

Friend of Sinners | Come Close, Part 5
October 2nd, 2026
What does holiness look like when it encounters someone who is broken? Jesus was completely holy, yet sinners continually felt safe enough to come near Him. He never compromised truth, but neither did He allow truth to become an excuse for withholding compassion and mercy. If you want your life to reflect the heart of Jesus toward people who are hurting, struggling, or far from God, today’s devoti...
He Understands | Come Close, Part 4
October 1st, 2026
Have you ever felt like you should be stronger than you are? Jesus understands weakness, temptation, exhaustion, grief, and suffering because He willingly entered the human experience Himself. Instead of asking us to hide our struggles, He invites us to come boldly to Him for mercy and grace. If you’re tired of trying to hold everything together on your own, today’s devotional will remind you that...
Known and Still Chosen | Come Close, Part 3
September 30th, 2026
What if Jesus already knows the parts of your story you are trying hardest to hide? He knew every weakness and failure before He ever called you, yet His love still moved toward you. Grace does not pretend our failures do not matter, but it refuses to let them become the final definition of who we are. If shame or regret has made you question whether God can still love or use you, today’s devotion...
This Is What God Is Like | Come Close, Part 2
September 29th, 2026
What comes to mind when you think about the heart of God toward you? Jesus did more than tell us about the Father. He showed us what the Father is like through the way He loved, healed, forgave, corrected, and welcomed people. When our picture of God becomes distorted, Jesus gives us somewhere to look. If God has ever felt distant, disappointed, or difficult to understand, today’s devotional will ...
The Name Jesus Chose | Come Close, Part 1
September 28th, 2026
What if greatness looks completely different than we have been taught to believe? Jesus had every right to claim the highest position, yet He repeatedly called Himself the Son of Man and chose the posture of a servant. His life shows us that true greatness is not found in recognition, but in faithfully loving and serving others. If you’ve been measuring your worth by position, accomplishment, or t...
Still Burning | Run Free, Part 10
September 25th, 2026
What we pass to the next generation is shaped by more than what we say—it is shaped by what we live. Hebrews 12 closes with the reminder that our God is a consuming fire, and that fire should still be evident in the way we worship, pray, obey, love, and pursue Him. The goal is not to preserve yesterday’s methods, but to carry forward a living faith that burns brightly enough for another generation...
What Cannot Be Shaken | Run Free, Part 9
September 24th, 2026
Change has a way of revealing what we have been depending on. Hebrews 12 reminds us that while roles, responsibilities, methods, and seasons can shift, God’s Kingdom remains unshaken. Sometimes what moves around us helps us see more clearly what has been holding us all along. If you are walking through change or transition, this devotional will encourage you to trust what remains and rest your sec...
What Are We Running Toward? | Run Free, Part 8
September 23rd, 2026
Freedom is not just about carrying less—it is about following God more fully. Hebrews 12 reminds us that through Jesus we have been brought near to God, and that nearness should shape the way we move into what is next. The goal is not simply a lighter life, but a life that is more surrendered, attentive, and aligned with His presence. If you are in a season of letting go or realignment, this devot...
Watch What Takes Root | Run Free, Part 7
September 22nd, 2026
What grows beneath the surface eventually shows up in the way we live. Hebrews 12 warns us to look carefully at what is taking root in our hearts, because unresolved hurt can quietly become bitterness, cynicism, or distrust. God’s grace does not deny what happened, but it keeps yesterday’s wounds from determining what grows in us tomorrow. If you want to move forward with a healthy heart, this dev...
Strengthen What Is Weak | Run Free, Part 6
September 21st, 2026
Sometimes the answer is not to start over, but to strengthen what God has already placed within us. Hebrews 12 reminds us that weakness does not always mean something should end; sometimes it is an invitation to renew our faith, refocus our path, and stir again what matters most. The race ahead will require more than releasing unnecessary weight. It will also require fresh strength in the places G...
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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
April
In the Garden, He Chose You | From Table to Triumph, Part 4A Way Made Open | From Table to Triumph, Part 3The Stone is Rolled Away | From Table to Triumph, Part 5Love is the Characteristic of LightWhat Truth Reveals | Formed by Truth, Part 1Responding to Truth | Formed by Truth, Part 2Asking for More | There is More, Part 1Beyond Understanding | There is More, Part 2Re-Digging Old WellsHe Did What He SaidLight and Love, Darkness and HateThe Posture That Produces GrowthFrom Performance to PresenceSpiritual WisdomFlooded with LightGreatness of His PowerWhen You Rest, God Still MovesWhat Has Your Attention?When the Door is OpenOpen Hands, Open HeartStay in the FireThe Weight You Don't Have to Carry
