Daily Christian Devotionals
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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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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...
faithApril 9, 2026
Stay Connected to the Vine
The last couple days we've been talking about setbacks and what God's building in us through them. But here's the question I've been sitting with....
perseveranceApril 8, 2026
Setbacks Are Building Something
I want to carry on with yesterdays topic. I'll be the first to admit it. When a setback hits, my first reaction is usually not, "thank you Lord, I...
perseveranceApril 7, 2026
Getting Up When Life Knocks You Down
Life, like sport, has its winners and its losers. Winning is easy, it's what you do when we face a loss that matters. One of the great tragedies in...
surrenderApril 6, 2026
The Suffocating Pursuit of More
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter celebrating the Resurrection! It really is what it's all about. So, I want to get back on track this week...
faithApril 3, 2026
Why Easter Really, Truly Matters
Today is Good Friday and I want to take a moment to talk about why Easter matters. And I don’t just mean the holiday. I mean why it really, truly...
identityApril 2, 2026
Stop Performing and Rest in Who God Made You
I was having a really good conversation with one of you yesterday and I felt moved to talk about who are we actually seeking the approval of? Think...
wisdomApril 1, 2026
Don't Be the Fool
Happy April Fools' Day! Today's the day everybody's pulling pranks, telling jokes, and trying to trick each other. It's all in good fun, right? But...
faithMarch 31, 2026
When Worry Keeps God at Bay
I'm sure I'm like the rest of us when I say I'm bad about fear and worry. No matter how much I KNOW my life is in Gods hands and he always provides,...
faithMarch 30, 2026
Stay on a Mission to Share Hope
Alrighty! So, last week we 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...
faithMarch 26, 2026
Jesus Is the Answer — Do You Believe?
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and...
faithMarch 25, 2026
He Doesn't Just Open the Door — He Stays for Dinner
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me."...
courageMarch 24, 2026
God Doesn't Suggest Courage — He Commands It
It's "Treatment Tuesday" and I can't help but to reflect back on a thought I hold close on days like this. What has become routine in many ways after...
graceMarch 23, 2026
Even at the Last Moment, Grace Shows Up
Two men were crucified next to Jesus that day. Same cross. Same punishment. Same moment. But two very different responses. One of them hurled...
wisdomMarch 19, 2026
The Surprising Power of Gentle Words
I've been described as being very "direct"…maybe so, because I've always been known as someone who "tells it like it is". I've taken pride in the you...
faithMarch 18, 2026
Integrity Is the Standard God Holds Us To
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out." Proverbs 10:9 In today's world of corrupt...
faithMarch 17, 2026
The Most Powerful Promise Ever Written Is Also the Simplest
I was thinking that in so many ways we seem to complicate things, including our faith. But it's really just the opposite… "For God so loved the...
purposeMarch 16, 2026
God Has Purposed Your Gifts for His Mission Field
As many of you know, I've been racing motocross for quite some time. While there certainly isn't any financial gain to the sport, rather risk, I am...
faithMarch 13, 2026
God's Power Shows Up Best in Our Weakness
You know, people will do almost anything to appear strong, successful, and worthy of admiration. We exercise our bodies with intensity, post the...
faithMarch 12, 2026
What Do You Do When God Goes Silent?
So I've been reading and thinking about prayer and when God is listening. Does he take a break from listening? Naw, I think he's always there... But...
faithMarch 11, 2026
What's Coming Out of Your Heart Today?
"But Peter said to him, 'Explain the parable to us.' And he said, 'Are you also still without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into...
faithMarch 10, 2026
Are You Playing by God's Rules or Man's Rules?
What "rules" do you play by, human rules or God's rules? We add things to God's rules and think it helps people. Usually, it causes people to take...
faithMarch 9, 2026
Your Story Has More Value Than You Think
"And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick and implored him that they...
purposeMarch 6, 2026
Busyness Is Not the Same as Moving Forward
I was talking to a friend yesterday who called to check on me Tuesday and I didn't get back to them. My response was I was "pretty busy" due getting...