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- New Year
New Year: Trusting God's Plans Over Our Own
Happy New Year!While a new year is here and many are making resolutions, don’t forget we need to always be sharing the name who has delivered us, Jesus. Just yesterday, as I was driving home, a young man who I’ve come to know over that last year called me and asked advice on some personal reflect...
- Christmas
Good News of Great Joy: The Christmas Story
“And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David...
- Faith
Faith: Seeing God's Love in His Beautiful Creation
As I sit here watching the sun come up this morning thinking about what this holiday is all about, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty God has made. How do I know he made it? Well, I have faith that he did. It’s the same faith that I have in Him that allows me to grow closer to Him. You see, de...
- Compassion
Growing Faith Through Compassionate Service
I love feedback from everyone (just not on the group message, haha) and I always appreciate a good conversation around the messages I send out. Especially when they hit home and are appreciated. I genuinely cherish each of you and love the exchanges. “When two or more are gathered” right!? For me...
- Sin
God's Presence in Our Sinful Moments
You ever get the feeling sometimes that when we sin, that God has left you? Like the feeling you had when you were a kid and you got in trouble with your parents and they punished you and during that moment you felt like they have left you? I have for sure. But the thing is, that feeling that our...
- Faith In Trials
Bloom Where You're Planted: Finding Peace in God's Plan
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”Jeremiah 29:7 God didn’t put you where you are by mistake. He doesn’t make mistakes. When we believe in our hearts God is good and that His though...
- Trials
Finding Joy Through Life's Difficult Seasons
Aight, look here. We all know people who are going through a rough season in their life…it’s seems like this time of year especially. Heck, you may be too.While I certainly feel empathy, I can’t help but reflect on the fact the If you live long enough in this world, you will inevitably go through...
- Peace
Being a Non-Anxious Presence Like Jesus
So I’ve been reading and writing about “finding peace” off and on since I started this devotional group in 2018. To me, it is one of the most essential parts of my relationship with Christ. My vision of Jesus, in part, is peace. But I want to revisit a phrase that young students in seminary schoo...
- Spiritual Transformation
Leaving the Old You Behind - Time for Transformation
Disclaimer on today’s devotional. One day gluttony doesn’t count today… “But that is not the way you learned Christ!— assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt throu...
- Purpose
Am I Doing Enough With What I Have Left?
Giving my current unique circumstances, I am wondering if I’m doing enough. Not enough by way of treatment, this isn’t a cancer thing, but enough by way of am I doing enough with what I have left. God has blessed me with certain skills, traits and talents. Am I using them correctly, efficiently?...
- Humility
True Heroes: The Power of Humility
These last few years have been somewhat disappointing but at the same time gratifying. You see, somewhere in the crazy journey of mine to grow my relationship with Christ, I think I’m beginning to learn what humility all means. For years I set my sights on accomplishing things that defined “who”...
- Protection
Life's Ultimate Protection Plan
Whew! I’m ready for the weekend, hope you are?Why do we protect ourselves with seat belts when driving, helmets and boots when riding and life jackets when on the water? It’s so we are ready when the unexpected comes. Right? When we wear these protective devices, they don’t restrict us from enjoy...
- Truth
Breaking Free from the Father of Lies
Why do people tell lies? We live in a world full of them. Well, that’s easy. Because lying might enable guilty people to escape responsibility and consequences for their misdeeds. Because lying might preserve the illusion of their innocence. Because lying helps the sinner avoid having to face up...
- Forgiveness
From Lost Sheep to Found: Healing Through Christ
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”1 Peter 2:24-25 Have you ever gotten lost? It can be one o...
- Repentance
Repent or Perish: God's Call to Bear Fruit
“There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless...
- Pride
Naming Our Struggles: Pride, Lust, and Entitlement
So we all have to deal with pride, lust and entitlement to some degree. Some more in one area than others. But to be able to deal with the weak areas of our life we need to be able to name it. For me, it’s mostly pride. But keep in mind, we are only as strong as we are honest. “Do nothing from se...
- Spiritual Gifts
The Gift You Have to Share
Did you know you have a gift to share? You do, whether you are aware of it or not you’ve got one. Some times these gifts may be internal knowledge or a skill you share. Many times is as simple as sharing a gift God has blessed you with. Maybe it’s a ride for a friend when their car is broken down...
- Perseverance
Grinding It Out: How Perseverance Builds Character
Grinding it out and persevering builds character. Plain and simple. Something about endurance has the incredible capacity to refine you. I guess it’s kind of like a fire for silver, removing impurities and strengthening the character. Often because endurance goes hand-in-hand with trials and tria...
- Resilience
Bouncing Back: Finding Resilience Through Faith
How fast do you bounce back after a loss?One of the great tragedies in modern-day Christians is that we are losing our ability to rebound, to find the grit and determination to come back from defeat. Yeah, we may suffer some setbacks, but we should never be defeated. If we lose faith in the fact...
- Evangelism
Sharing Hope: Living Out the Gospel Mission
So, we’ve talked about what God did for us by sending his one and only son to die for our sins. We’ve talked about loving God passionately and loving others selflessly. But how do we really share the Gospel? By staying on a mission! Now you and I know about God’s grace and the salvation from our...
- Courage
God Is With You Wherever You Go
We’ve spent last week primarily talking about letting go and trusting God with his plan for us. So, I thought I would send us into the weekend with Joshua 1:9“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherev...
- Prayer
Prayer and Trust Go Hand in Hand
“Good Lord willing …”How many times have we heard this saying as response to questions about our plans we have for our lives? I’ve heard it a lot! I’ve said it! I suppose it’s meant to express our beliefs that we believe and trust that if ______ is God’s will then it will be. But are we praying f...
- Patience
Waiting on God's Perfect Timing
How are we doing waiting on God’s Plan for us? I ask because I’ve been a bit “all over the place” lately wanting to be done with treatments but knowing they’re going to be indefinite…it’s frustrating, but I have to relax and wait. “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wa...
- Repentance
Sorry vs. Repentant: The Difference That Matters
My rain has been stuck on forgiveness, so bear with me a little. It’s on my heart and I’m tuned in right now. Let’s talk repentance, something I know a lot about. “Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times...