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 3, 2025 | Devotionals
15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered,...
by Nicole Smithee | Oct 20, 2025 | Devotionals
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king...
by Nicole Smithee | Aug 21, 2025 | Life
In my last blog, I explored the deep need we all have to continually pursue wisdom. I shared a number of practical ways you can actively do this in daily life, and I’d encourage you to check out the list here if you haven’t already. Number 4 on the list was ‘Make...
by Nicole Smithee | Jun 2, 2025 | Devotionals
20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I...
