by Nicole Smithee | Nov 26, 2025 | Life
There’s a moment in Matthew 4 that always stops me in my tracks. “At once they left their nets and followed him.” — Matthew 4:20 NIV “At once.” Not after they wrapped up their to-do list. Not after they prayed about it for six months. Not after things felt more...
by Nicole Smithee | Nov 25, 2025 | Devotionals
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17 (NIV) Gratitude is powerful. It awakens us to contentment, joy, peace, and hope. When we intentionally say “thank...
by Nicole Smithee | Nov 21, 2025 | Leadership, Life
When Jesus said to His disciples, “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people” (Matthew 4:19 NIV), He wasn’t just giving them a new job title.He was giving them a new purpose. Because following Jesus was never meant to end with us—it’s meant to move...
by Nicole Smithee | Nov 10, 2025 | Devotionals
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything...
by Nicole Smithee | Nov 7, 2025 | Leadership, Life
When Jesus said, “Come, follow me,” to a few fishermen on the shores of Galilee, it wasn’t a casual invitation. It wasn’t, “Hey, I’ll text you later,” or, “Join my group chat.” It was a life-altering call. Because following Jesus wasn’t something you added to your...
