Devotionals
Count Your Blessings
Gratitude is powerful. It awakens us to contentment, joy, peace, and hope. When we intentionally say “thank you” to God—whether in prayer, worship, or conversation—we’re deepening our trust in His goodness. By actively counting our blessings, we fight against the pull of consumerism, materialism, frustration, and resentment. Gratitude re-centers our hearts on what truly matters.
Hidden Treasure
Psalm 119, written by King David, reads like a love letter to God’s Word. It’s also the longest psalm in Scripture—a fitting reflection of David’s deep reverence and gratitude for the Word of God. In this particular verse, David reveals something powerful about his relationship…
You Are a Leader
You are a leader, called to lead. You may be a shepherd for God’s people, pastoring in a local context. You may be an entrepreneur responsible for growing your business… but as Christ-followers we ultimately have all been given the same mission: to go and make disciples…
Mind Your Own Business
This passage was undoubtedly a defining moment in Peter’s life. Shortly after Jesus’ arrest, he had denied Jesus three times, though he swore he would never abandon Jesus. Peter was nowhere to be found at Jesus’ crucifixion, and though He had witnessed the empty tomb and…
Do Not Do What They Do
One would imagine that Jesus, a rabbi and fellow teacher of the law, would commend the Pharisees and the scribes for their zealous devotion to God’s Word and the pursuit of holiness. Shockingly, it’s these so-called righteous religious leaders Jesus most harshly…
How Many Times Must I Forgive?
No one is in a hurry to get their heart broken, their expectations unmet or their feelings hurt. No one voluntarily signs up to be misunderstood, taken advantage of, mistreated, rejected, or betrayed. But sometimes in life it’s just unavoidable. We can’t always protect ourselves from…
An Example for You
Can you imagine what it must have been like to have Jesus wash your feet? Your Teacher, your Lord, your Messiah, the One worthy of all your devotion and all your worship, is washing the dirt, the grime, the dust and the nastiness from chamber pots dumped in the streets, off your…
Who is the Greatest?
Greatness. Inside all of us is an ambition to achieve greatness. You don’t want to be mediocre. No, you want to be great. You want to excel, and if you are like me, you have a stack of self-help books and workout equipment to prove it…
How Many Do You Have?
Ever feel like you just don’t have enough? Enough hours in a day to get it all done? Enough capacity for the responsibilities on your plate? Enough patience for those you are called to lead and love? Enough experience for the challenges you are facing?
Snoozing in the Storm
The disciples were doing what they were told. They were following Jesus’ directions. The last thing they were expecting was a furious squall. After all, aren’t storms reserved for those who aren’t doing the will of God…
