Posts with the tag “holy-communion”

Some walked away from Jesus when His teaching got hard. Others stayed and found their hearts burning as He opened the Scriptures. This devotional looks at the difference between fans, believers, and disciples, and how accepting the hard words of Jesus can lead to a deeper revelation of who He really is.  Read More

This devotional unpacks why God gives us practices like communion, worship, and Scripture—not as hollow routines, but as anchors that keep our hearts close to Him. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” but still drifting spiritually, this reflection will help you see those same practices in a brand-new way.   Read More

So many of us are exhausted from trying to do “enough” for God. This short devotional walks through John 6 and Jesus’ surprising answer about the one work God is really after. It’s an invitation to trade spiritual performance for simple, deeply rooted belief in the Bread of Life.  Read More

Redemption isn’t just a church word. It’s a breathtaking truth sealed by the blood of Jesus. This devotional explores what it means to be fully purchased, deeply valued, and permanently transferred into God’s kingdom through Christ’s sacrifice.   Read More

By Theresa Golden | Life is full of seasons we don’t understand, moments of loss, pain, or confusion. In these times, it’s easy to feel alone or overwhelmed. Yet God invites us to bring our questions, our fears, and our burdens to Him. Through prayer, Scripture, and practical steps, we can find peace and comfort in His presence, even when life doesn’t make sense.  Read More

By Whitney Bailey | Reflections. There are days I like what I see in the mirror. And there are days I don’t. Sometimes, it’s my kids’ faces looking back at me, attitude and all, a reflection of me. Other times, it’s my choices, bouncing back with outcomes that reveal whether I made a good or bad decision.  Read More

By Pastor Scott Conner | For just as we have many parts in one body and all the body’s parts do not have the same function,so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another. – Romans 12:4-5 We have a young man on our football team, who is very talented, but his discipline and self-centered approach keep him from being a stronger asset to our team.  Read More

By Guest Author | Brittany Hoyt: 1 Corinthians 11:26 says: “For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again.” Communion is a declaration for the believer, an invitation to agreement and alignment with God.  Read More

By Guest Author | Rebecca Alfred: I grew up Catholic. In the Catholic church, communion wasn’t just for anyone. You had to go through what’s called the sacraments: being baptized into the Catholic church, confirmed, and taking part in your first communion. There were also important guidelines: you must be fasting beforehand, you could not receive communion if you had sinned (unless you went to confession and did penance with a priest), and you had to believe that through the blessing of the priest, the bread and wine became the actual body and blood of Jesus.   Read More

By Joy Kimbril: I always have a song in my head. I can tell what I’m listening more to when it’s a worship song and not something I’ve heard on social media. One song that has been on repeat in my head is “At the Altar” by Elevation Rhythm.   Read More

While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.”   Read More

By Guest Author | Megan Wamer: Recently, I heard a new worship song by SEU Worship called “Dwell.” I’m going to type some of the lyrics that spoke to me, and I encourage you to go look this song up and listen to it today...  Read More

By Guest Author | Rebecca Alfred: The other day I was driving through town and Promised Land by TobyMac came on. I've heard it plenty of times before, but for some reason the words, 'Where's my promised land?" stopped me in my tracks.  Read More

By Guest Author | Megan Wamer: Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30 Have you ever had a time in your life when you thought, man, this is hard. This task is hard. This season is so heavy. I don’t know if I’m actually doing what God has placed in my hands well?  Read More

By Christy Hubbard: I just returned from a family vacation where we spent almost every meal together around a table. We shared laughter and conversation as we ate, and afterward. We took turns working together to clean up. We were intentional in planning our meals, deciding who would cook what each night and making sure everyone felt included.   Read More

By Guest Author | Anita Harrison: “For the Lord will pass through the land to strike down the Egyptians. But when He sees the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe, the Lord will pass over your home. He will not permit His death angel to enter your house and strike you down.   Read More