The Daily Devotional
It's easy to think on good things when life is going well and problems seem far away. But Paul's call to guard our thoughts is a critical battle plan, especially on the difficult days. When we take our thoughts captive, we experience the peace of God.
The Daily Devotional
If we have often read God's Word, it can be easy to skim the familiar words. But when we read it thoughtfully and memorize it, applying it intentionally, we begin to see the true transformational power of Scripture.
Philippians
It's easy to fall into our own separate tribes, and it's tough to have a kingdom-minded perspective. But that's what God calls us to have.
The Daily Devotional
If you are worried about current events in the news or in your community, here are some thoughts to consider.
The Daily Devotional
Lent is a time to give something up as a reminder of where our true allegiance lies, and to redefine where our hopes truly lie.
The Daily Devotional
Do you struggle to stay focused? If so, here are some words of encouragement.
The Daily Devotional
The closer we walk with Jesus, the more our lives are shaped to look like His. He gives us His heart, and that gift includes the willingness to suffer as He did.
Do you hate the thought of death? If so, here is some encouragement.
Are you struggling to follow Christ because you live in a community that isn't Christian? If so, here are some thoughts of encouragement.
Do you ever feel like God is taking you somewhere out of your comfort zone? If so, what should you do? Here are some suggestions!
Does anyone care about what I do? Does my work really matter to God? Here are a few reasons your work matters more than you think!
Turning Sunday Belief Into Monday Action
It's easy to lean on your own human ability, but this week, resolve to depend on God.
It's natural to want to put ourselves first, to look out for our own interests, but Jesus models self-sacrifice, calling us to be a part of his upside-down kingdom where we seek the good of others before our own.
Our world prioritizes external success, the recognition that comes when the spotlight is trained on you. But Paul calls us to cultivate the inner light of Christ, a steady glow of the Spirit that quietly dispels the darkness around us.
In our fallen state, we naturally grasp upward, reaching for recognition, status, glory; Paul points to Jesus and shows us a better way, the way of humility.
Do you find it hard to love others who are different than you? If so, Philippians 2 is the passage you need this week.
Our heavenly citizenship unites us even when everything else divides us. The gospel calls us to stand together around the cross, not fracture over our differences.
No one enjoys seasons of difficulty, but as long as we live in this fallen world, they will be inevitable. When hardship comes into our lives, what a comfort to remember that, in Christ, our suffering is never wasted.
Spending time with Jesus allows us to see his love for us more clearly, leading us to greater discernment of his will. As Paul prayed in Philippians, let us pause, fix our eyes on Him, and listen so we can reflect His heart to others.
Do you ever feel like there is so much unfinished work in your life? If so, take heart. There is reason to be hopeful.
Regardless of what we may face today, let your heart be encouraged with this truth: peace, love, faith, and grace are ours in Christ Jesus!
So often we think of prayer as something we ought to do, when in reality, it is a divine gift from our heavenly Father, one that connects us to our Savior, brings us peace and comfort, and strengthens us for every battle.
Our enemy is a roaring lion, seeking to devour us, but Paul lays out for us what we need to overcome: the full armor of God.