Day 35 of 40 Days
Read Daily Devotional The subtitle for Psalm 131 is “A Song of Ascents”, which traditionally is affiliated with Jewish pilgrimages up to Jerusalem to worship and be with the Lord. Although the pilgrims would physically be looking up as they journey towards this great feat, the psalmist teaches not to lift up our hearts, raise […]
God is Focused on the Heart – Mark 7
It’s easy to focus on appearances—but God is focused on the heart.
In Mark 7, Jesus confronts the idea that outward behavior makes someone holy. The religious leaders had all the right rules and traditions, but their hearts were far from God. Jesus makes it clear: true change doesn’t start on the outside—it starts within.
This week, we’ll dive into what it really means to follow Christ from the inside out: • Are we focused on appearances or transformation?
• Are we following man-made rules or God’s truth?
• What’s really flowing out of our hearts?
God is Focused on the Heart
It’s easy to focus on appearances—but God is focused on the heart. In Mark 7, Jesus confronts the idea that outward behavior makes someone holy. The religious leaders had all the right rules and traditions, but their hearts were far from God. Jesus makes it clear: true change doesn’t start on the outside—it starts within. […]
Day 34 of 40 Days
Read Daily Devotional This psalm is a contemplation of David when he was betrayed by the Ziphites (who were Israelites and shared the same tribe as David) to King Saul but before God’s deliverance was displayed. In David’s distress, he both relied on the Name and Might of God. The Name of God speaks to […]
Faith Isn’t Just Something We Believe – Mark 6
Faith isn’t just something we believe—it’s something that comes alive in our actions.
In Mark 6, people carried their friends to Jesus, placed the sick in the marketplaces, and reached out in faith believing He could heal them.
Their story reminds us that real faith is:
• Active
• Visible
• Alive
This week we’ll talk about what it means to deposit your faith in Christ and trust Him with your life.
Faith Isn’t Just Something We Believe
Faith isn’t just something we believe—it’s something that comes alive in our actions. In Mark 6, people carried their friends to Jesus, placed the sick in the marketplaces, and reached out in faith believing He could heal them. Their story reminds us that real faith is: • Active • Visible • Alive This week we’ll […]
Day 33 of 40 Days
Read Daily Devotional Overwhelming feelings of joy can be a response to the success after a hard struggle or the answer to a prayer. David, in this case, expressed his gratitude in praise to God who had saved him from the clutches of his enemies that threatened his life, and, specifically, from the hands of […]
Godly Perspective on Life’s Frustrations Mark 6:30–44
Life rarely goes according to plan. What happens when your schedule gets interrupted, your expectations fall short, or your resources seem too small? In Mark 6:30–44, we see Jesus turn an unexpected interruption into one of the greatest miracles of His ministry — feeding 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. This week, we’ll be challenged to gain a Godly perspective on life’s frustrations:
• Do we respond with frustration or compassion?
• Do we see problems or opportunities?
• Do we focus on what we don’t have — or what we do have in God’s hands?
Jesus helps us face fear with faith
Storms in life can stir up fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. The disciples experienced this firsthand while struggling on the water in the dark. Yet in their moment of fear, Jesus came to them with a simple but powerful message: “Take courage… don’t be afraid.” This week we’ll look at how Jesus helps us face fear […]
Day 32 of 40 Days
Read Daily Devotional I remember vividly looking at the clock on the wall; it was 5 AM. The pain was unbearable. I could barely breathe, and what little strength I had left was quickly leaving my body. The nurse turned towards me and said, “It will still be a couple of hours,” and as my […]