2024

Devotion

Satisfied

What struck me as I read this passage again is the word “satisfied.” They ate and were satisfied. No one went home hungry, no one was sent away with bellies half-full, and everyone had enough to eat to feel satisfied.

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Kingdom Minded

God’s Kingdom is about service, and service is about personal sacrifice. “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” Mark 10:45.

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Unrelenting Love

Guest post by author Lauri Lemke Thompson “I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for My anger has turned away from them.” Hosea 14:4 (NIV). “Once upon a

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Audacious Prayer

The thing that stands out to me in this text is the woman’s incredible faith. She pursued Jesus, knowing she was one of the ‘least’ yet fully expecting Him to heal her daughter.

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A Clean Sweep

When it comes to sin, there is no room for compromise. Beliefs or habits that might appear innocuous but are clearly against God’s word can quickly become distractions or temptations that influence our walk with Christ.

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He Sees You

It is oh so easy, when problems assail us, to wonder that very same thing. Where is Jesus in this mess, in this struggle, in this storm? He’s in the midst. He hasn’t taken His eyes off of you. Rather, He’s been watching you every second, urging you to press on.

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The Hindrance of Unbelief

Though He gave the people of Nazareth chance after chance, they remained skeptical. They would not accept Jesus’ power and authority because of their preconceived beliefs.

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Apathy

Don’t settle for lukewarm. Live with purpose and with all your might. Keep your heart and mind fueled and aflame for God. What you invest in your spiritual walk will shore up your faith and strengthen you for the road ahead.

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When Push Comes to Shove

Guest Post by Author C.A. Simonson “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13) Overwhelmed, weary, and defeated,