September 1, 2026
by Jay Stoneking
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: Leadership, Church Leadership, Shepherding, Serving Others
What makes a great leader? Scripture gives us a picture that looks very different from the world’s usual examples. God calls Christian leaders to shepherd His people with willing, courageous, selfless care....
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August 25, 2026
by Christopher Surface
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Category:
Christian Living
| Tags: Christian purpose in retirement, Psalm 130, restored by grace, men’s ministry, older men mentoring younger men, Christ’s redemption, discouraged men, mission for men, Christian encouragement for men, Titus 2 men, older men in the church, Christian older men, biblical manhood, Perseverance
Many older men face the temptation to coast, withdraw, or become discouraged by past sins and failures. This article encourages older men to remember that retirement does not end their mission, failure does not place them beyond Christ’s redemption, and younger men still need their wisdom, presence, and example. Because God is rich in mercy and plentiful in redemption, o...
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August 18, 2026
by Christopher Surface
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Category:
Christian Living
| Tags: God's glory, mentorship, Christian leadership, mission, calling, Christian men, young men, Purpose, discipleship, work, Family, spiritual growth, Men
Every godly man needs a mission. For young men facing a future full of possibilities, finding that mission begins with God's glory, honest reflection, wise counsel, and a willingness to faithfully pursue worthwhile work....
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August 11, 2026
by Jay Stoneking
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: faith that endures, press on in faith, Christian perseverance, persistent prayer, Genesis 32:26, Jacob wrestling with God, perseverance in faith, persistent faith, Jay Stoneking
Jacob’s wrestling match in Genesis 32 gives us a vivid picture of persistent faith. Genuine faith does not expect everything instantly; it keeps praying, pressing on, and holding fast to God....
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August 3, 2026
by Darrin Wright
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: comfort at night, preaching truth to yourself, sleepless nights, anxiety at night, Psalm 119
When the house is quiet and the lights are off, our minds often replay every fear, disappointment, conversation, unanswered question, and failure. In Psalm 119:55, the psalmist teaches us a better way: “I remember your name in the night, O LORD.” This post reflects on how God’s Word helps us stop listening to ourselves and start preaching truth to ourselves in the ni...
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July 29, 2026
by Darrin Wright
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: obedience, walking in the word, pressure and faith, freedom, bondage, wide place
Psalm 119:45 says, “I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.” That may sound surprising in a world that often sees God’s commands as restrictive. But the psalmist teaches us that obedience is not bondage. God’s Word gives direction, anchors the soul, and leads His people into true freedom. This post reflects on the wide place of obedience and ...
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July 29, 2026
by Darrin Wright
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: Psalm 119, spiritual growth, prayer, Scripture meditation
Biblical meditation is not complicated or mystical. It is intentional thinking about God and His Word with the goal of personal application, prayer, confession, and heart-level conviction....
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July 21, 2026
by Jeremiah Nichols
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: do not lose heart, prayer and suffering, When Jesus Gets in the Way, last days, end of the world, keep praying, Luke 18
When we talk about the end of the world, some people get excited about charts and timelines while others feel afraid and would rather avoid the subject altogether. But Scripture does not point us to fear or speculation. It points us to encouragement, endurance, and prayer. In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells His disciples a parable so they would always pray and not lose heart. T...
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July 20, 2026
by Gretchen Wright
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: parenting guilt, spiritual comparison, Jeremiah Nichols sermon, A Tale of Two Prayers, Luke 18, am I enough, trying to be good enough
The question “Did I do enough?” can feel heavy. Many of us quietly wonder whether we are enough as parents, spouses, friends, workers, church members, or children of God. In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells a parable about a Pharisee who keeps score and a tax collector who cries for mercy. This post reflects on the hidden burden of trying to be good enough and the freedom ...
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July 20, 2026
by Jeremiah Nichols
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Category:
Devotional
| Tags: Jeremiah Nichols, Luke 7, grief, compassion, Jesus, hope, Jesus sees the hurting
In Luke 7:11–17, Jesus meets a funeral procession outside the town of Nain. Everyone sees the funeral, but Jesus sees the grieving widow. She has already lost her husband, and now she has lost her only son. Yet on the hardest day of her life, Jesus sees her, has compassion on her, speaks comfort to her, and interrupts her sorrow with life. This post reminds us that Jesus...
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