Posts with the tag “spiritual-renewal”
The Breath That Brings You Back | Out of the Doldrums, Part 3
by Aaron Kennedy on March 27th, 2026
There is a way out of spiritual stagnation, and it doesn’t come through striving harder. This devotional points to the life-giving work of the Holy Spirit, who restores what feels dry and stuck. If you’ve been searching for renewal, this will remind you where it’s truly found.
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The Quiet Place of Soul Care | Undivided, Part 2
by Aaron Kennedy on March 24th, 2026
While culture emphasizes self-care, Scripture points us toward something deeper — soul care. True renewal happens when we slow down and spend time in God’s presence. If your life feels busy or overwhelming, today’s devotional invites you to rediscover the peace found in quiet moments with God.
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When I'm Not Ok, Part 3 | A Clean and Renewed Conscience
by Aaron Kennedy on February 4th, 2026
God’s restoration goes deeper than forgiveness. This devotional explores how God renews the conscience and restores joy through grace. A reminder that freedom is possible again.
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Still Burning, Part 5 | Taste and See
by Aaron Kennedy on January 30th, 2026
God invites us to experience His goodness firsthand. This final devotional in this series calls us to seek Him with trust and expectancy. Read More
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Still Burning, Part 2 | Hungry Again
by Aaron Kennedy on January 27th, 2026
Spiritual hunger is a gift, not a burden. This devotional explores how God restores our appetite for righteousness and promises to meet those who seek Him. Read More
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Still Burning. Part 1 | When Love Grows Quiet
by Aaron Kennedy on January 26th, 2026
It’s possible to stay faithful while growing distant. This devotional reflects on Jesus’ invitation to return to our first love and rediscover what once burned brightly Read More
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | Living Freely and Lightly
by Aaron Kennedy on December 12th, 2025
Part 4 concludes our series on the unforced rhythms of grace by exploring Jesus’ invitation to live freely and lightly. This devotional examines what happens when we carry life in our own strength, how burnout creeps in even with good intentions, and the freedom that comes from rediscovering simple friendship with Jesus. It points us back to the heart of the gospel, walking closely with Him.
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | The Weight We Carry
by Aaron Kennedy on December 11th, 2025
Part 3 of our series explores what it means to learn the “unforced rhythms of grace” and why Jesus insists His yoke is never heavy or ill-fitting. This devotional looks at the danger of striving, the weight of unhealthy expectations, and the freedom found in walking at the Spirit’s pace. It invites readers to examine what they’re carrying and to release anything Jesus never placed on them. Read More
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | Learning Real Rest
by Aaron Kennedy on December 10th, 2025
In Part 2 of our series, we explore Jesus’ invitation to learn “real rest” and walk at His pace. This devotional looks at the difference between physical rest and soul rest, the security Jesus carried in His relationship with the Father, and how walking with Him reshapes our rhythm and our trust. It invites readers to slow down, listen, and follow Jesus’ example of peaceful living.
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | When Religion Burns Us Out
by Aaron Kennedy on December 9th, 2025
This devotional begins a four-part journey through Matthew 11:28–30, exploring Jesus’ invitation to lay down religious pressure and rediscover real rest. Part 1 invites readers to confront burnout, rethink their understanding of God’s heart, and embrace the restoring presence of Jesus. It sets the foundation for a deeper look at the “unforced rhythms of grace” in the days ahead. Read More
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Worship | A Call Back to Our Creator
by Jake Haggard on October 29th, 2025
In this devotional, we’re reminded that worship is woven into the fabric of who we are. Every day we make sacrifices—to our schedules, ambitions, and desires—but only One is worthy of true devotion. Through practical shifts in attention and intention, we can reclaim worship as a natural, joy-filled response to the God who created us. Read More
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A Covenant That Draws You Close | From Table to Triumph, Part 2
March 31st, 2026
A Love that Stays | From Table to Triumph, Part 1
March 30th, 2026
The Breath That Brings You Back | Out of the Doldrums, Part 3
March 27th, 2026
When Delay Turns Into Decline | Out of the Doldrums, Part 2
March 26th, 2026
When Your Soul Feels Stuck | Out of the Doldrums, Part 1
March 25th, 2026
Archive
2026
January
Honor | The Path to BlessingOffense is OptionalBuilt to FinishI Am, Part 1 | Jesus, The Bread That SatisfiesI Am, Part 2 | Jesus, The Light That Leads Us HomeI Am, Part 3 | Jesus, The Gate That Gives LifeI Am, Part 4 | Jesus, The Good ShepherdI Am, Part 5 | Jesus, The Resurrection and the LifeI Am, Part 6 | Jesus, The Way, The Truth, and The LifeI Am, Part 7 | Jesus, The True VineWhat Would Change?Keeping Our Eyes On JesusDidn't Our Hearts Burn? | Part OneDidn't Our Hearts Burn? | Part TwoDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part ThreeDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part FourDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part FiveStill Burning. Part 1 | When Love Grows QuietStill Burning, Part 2 | Hungry AgainStill Burning, Part 3 | Creating Space to GrowStill Burning, Part 4 | Learning to Say NoStill Burning, Part 5 | Taste and See
February
When I'm Not Ok, Part 1 | Honest Hearts Before GodWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 2 | The Work You Can't SeeWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 3 | A Clean and Renewed ConscienceWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 4 | Through the Valley, Not Stuck In ItWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 5 | From Pain to TestimonySave me, LordHuman Point of ViewLearning Before Leading, Part 1 | A Teachable SpiritLearning Before Leading, Part 2 | Faithful With What’s Been EntrustedLearning Before Leading, Part 3 | Led by the Spirit, Not MomentumDo Not Grieve Him, Part 1 | The Beauty of a Soft HeartDo Not Grieve Him, Part 2 | From Salvation to SurrenderDo Not Grieve Him, Part 3 | Making Room for His PresenceHealthy Things Grow, Part 1 | Preparing the SoilHealthy Things Grow, Part 2 | Trusting the GrowthDo Not Grieve Him, Part 4 | A Softer Heart in a Sharper WorldWhen Effort Isn’t Enough | Not by Might, Part 1Obedience in the Waiting | Not by Might Part 2Not by Strength, but by His Spirit | Not by Might Part 3Empowered, Enabled, Sustained | Not by Might, Part 4
March
“You Heretic” | Ponderings of a PastorSpirit and Truth | Ponderings of a PastorSpiritual Fathers | Ponderings of a Pastor“Discernment is not a spiritual gift. Discerning of spirits is.” | Ponderings of a Pastor“The Dove” | Ponderings of a PastorPresence Before Performance | Ponderings of a PastorCreated for This Moment | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 1Obedient Faith | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 2When God’s Purpose Confronts My Comfort | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 3Faithful Messengers | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 4I Can't Come Down | Ponderings of a PastorFrom the Inside Out | Wholehearted, Part 1Following the Shepherd | Wholehearted, Part 2When Truth Meets the HeartThe Gift of Godly BoundariesKnown, Loved, & Delighted In | Undivided, Part 1The Quiet Place of Soul Care | Undivided, Part 2When Your Soul Feels Stuck | Out of the Doldrums, Part 1When Delay Turns Into Decline | Out of the Doldrums, Part 2The Breath That Brings You Back | Out of the Doldrums, Part 3A Love that Stays | From Table to Triumph, Part 1A Covenant That Draws You Close | From Table to Triumph, Part 2
2025
January
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