

Faithful Messengers | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 4
March 13th, 2026
Jonah’s second chance reminds us that God’s mercy restores both the messenger and the mission. If you’ve been afraid to speak up about Jesus or unsure how to share truth with love, this devotional will encourage you to be faithful and trust the Holy Spirit to do the convicting....
When God’s Purpose Confronts My Comfort | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 3
March 12th, 2026
Jonah’s story shows that God’s purpose doesn’t always make sense, but it always invites surrender. When Jonah ran, the storm revealed what avoidance was hiding, and surrender became the turning point. If you’ve been resisting God’s direction because it feels uncomfortable, this devotional will help you take your next step toward surrender....
Obedient Faith | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 2
March 11th, 2026
This devotional highlights the kind of faith God honors—faith that obeys and faith that waits. Esther models courageous obedience, while the story also shows God quietly moving behind the scenes through timing and delay. If you’re obeying but tired of waiting, this devotional will encourage you to keep trusting God’s process....
Created for This Moment | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 1
March 10th, 2026
Esther reminds us that God often positions us for purpose long before we recognize the assignment. Even when God feels silent, His presence is steady, and His plan is still unfolding. If you feel afraid to step forward, this devotional will help you trust that you were created for this moment.
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Presence Before Performance | Ponderings of a Pastor
March 9th, 2026
It’s possible to know the right words, do the right things, and still miss the most important part of following Jesus—abiding with Him. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, hardened, or distant, it may simply be an invitation to return and sit with Him again....
“Discernment is not a spiritual gift. Discerning of spirits is.” | Ponderings of a Pastor
March 5th, 2026
Discernment is often misunderstood as the freedom to criticize what we don’t understand, but Scripture teaches that the true gift is the ability to discern what is from the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit moves like the wind—often in ways we cannot fully predict or explain. If you desire to grow in recognizing and responding to the movement of the Holy Spirit, this devotional invites you to pursue ...
“The Dove” | Ponderings of a Pastor
March 5th, 2026
n a season where many are asking for the fire of God to fall, we may need to first consider whether we’ve made room for the dove to rest. Throughout Scripture, God’s power is never separated from purity, and His presence settles where humility and obedience remain. Before we look outward for revival in culture or leadership, we must allow Him to refine our own hearts. If you long to see God move, ...
Spiritual Fathers | Ponderings of a Pastor
March 4th, 2026
In a world overflowing with podcasts, sermons, and spiritual voices, it’s easy to confuse knowledge with relationship. Paul reminds us that while there may be many teachers, spiritual fathers are rare—and deeply necessary. This devotional explores the tension between consuming more content and cultivating deeper intimacy with God. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by spiritual noise or unsure whose ...
Spirit and Truth | Ponderings of a Pastor
March 3rd, 2026
The modern church often finds itself pulled between two extremes — Spirit without grounding or truth without fire. But Jesus makes it clear that the Father is seeking worshipers who will embrace both. A Spirit-and-truth life isn’t easy, and building that kind of church requires courage, humility, and obedience over popularity. It means asking not what works or what people prefer, but what honors G...
“You Heretic” | Ponderings of a Pastor
March 2nd, 2026
This devotional explores the tension between truth and love in a world that often divides over differences. Through humor and Scripture, it invites us to examine whether we are more known for our convictions or our compassion. If you’ve ever found yourself more passionate about being right than being loving, this reflection will gently challenge your heart....
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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 4
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