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Scripture-rooted encouragement by Frank Mann Jr., written every weekday morning since 2018. Browse by topic, scripture, or the message you need today.

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grace

May 13, 2026

Drop the Stone, Pick Up the Towel

In a world that goes from zero to 100 in a hot second, Jesus calls us to drop the stones and pick up the towel. Stand up for the overlooked. Then serve.

hypocrisy

May 12, 2026

Doers, Not Just Hearers

Many people walk away from church because they think Christians are hypocrites. Hypocritical moments happen, but a hypocritical lifestyle is a problem. Let's be doers, not just hearers.

grace

May 11, 2026

He Never Leaves

When we sin, it can feel like God has left us. But His presence doesn't disappear with our failures. Recognizing He's still there is the doorway to His grace.

faith

May 8, 2026

Let Go of the Wheel

When your plans don't go the way you planned, that frustration is evidence faith is weak. Like throwing a curveball, you have to let go of the wheel and trust Him.

faith

May 7, 2026

Bloom Where You Are Planted

God didn't put you where you are by mistake. Bloom where you are planted, pray for the place and the people, and stand still while He fights the battle for you.

peace

May 6, 2026

The Peace That Only God Can Give

In the middle of hard times, what we really need isn't for the trouble to disappear, it's the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. With His peace, we can face anything.

perseverance

May 5, 2026

What Does It Mean to Be Blessed?

So I was thinking about something the other day. You know we always hear folks say, "I am blessed," but what are we actually referring to when we say...

wisdom

May 4, 2026

Ask for Wisdom, Not a Way Out

So after last week's messages, I bet some of y'all are thinking, "that's great Frank, but how exactly am I supposed to rejoice when everything is...

forgiveness

May 1, 2026

Let It Go

Watching the news, scrolling through social media, or just taking a watchful eye on what goes on around us, I can't help but notice that it seems...

grace

April 30, 2026

He Chose You First

The definition of restore is to "bring back," to reinstate. And if we're honest, most of us are always working to restore our relationship with...

gratitude

April 29, 2026

Gratitude First

I had a good conversation with some old friends Monday night and one of the things I brought up was we need to be intentional. Welp, I read this last...

faith

April 28, 2026

If God Is for Us

I was reading through Romans the other day and one verse stopped me in my tracks. Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Let that...

forgiveness

April 27, 2026

Settle It and Let It Go

You ever think about how powerful Jesus is and His command for us to forgive, as God has, those who have hurt us? I mean think about this. With that...

wisdom

April 24, 2026

I Can Explain It but I Can't Understand It for You

A good friend of mine's father used to say, "I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you." I think that is one of the funniest things...

identity

April 23, 2026

Leave the Old You Behind

"Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your...

peace

April 22, 2026

Peace Is a Journey, Not a Destination

I had my three month cancer screening yesterday and it's always a stressful day. But I found myself thinking about this devotional, and how I've kept...

faith

April 21, 2026

Plant the Seed, Trust the Tree

If you've ever looked at our logo, you know it's a fig tree. And there's a reason for that. The tree represents Jesus. The branches represent us. And...

gratitude

April 20, 2026

Use Your Blessings to Bless Others

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19 So...

love

April 17, 2026

Whatever Happened to WWJD?

Y'all remember the WWJD bracelets we used to wear? What Would Jesus Do. I've been thinking about that lately while reading about how we should watch...

surrender

April 16, 2026

Everything and Nothing

What are you trying to hang on to that Jesus wants you to let go of and turn over to Him for safekeeping? I've had to give up some things in my life...

humility

April 15, 2026

When You Get Lost, Climb, Communicate, Confess

1 Peter 2:24-25 reminds us that we were straying like sheep, but the Shepherd never stops waiting. The moment you climb higher, speak up, and confess you're lost, He comes running to bring you home.

joy

April 14, 2026

Enjoy the Journey God Laid Out

I want to stick with Rory for one more day because something he said in his post round interview has not left me alone. He was talking about when he...

faith

April 13, 2026

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

If you watched the Masters yesterday, you saw something special. Rory McIlroy won his second green jacket and went back to back at Augusta National....

peace

April 10, 2026

Be Still and Put the Phone Down

All week we've been talking about setbacks and how they're meant to drive us closer to God. Yesterday I said we need to "sit with Him," and I got to...