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Transforming Frustration Into Fulfillment

Devotion by NewSpring Church What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the Learn more

When Life is Hevel

Devotion by JD Greear As a kid, I remember looking up at the clouds and thinking about how cool it would be to bounce around in them. They looked like gigantic, comfy pillows. Then I had my first airplane flight, Learn more

Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict

When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the tax?” He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, Learn more

The Challenge of Doubt

Devotion by Pastor Joel V. Werken  Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my Learn more

Redefining Greatness

True greatness in the Kingdom of Jesus is never about our elevation but the elevation of Jesus. This was the heart of the message this past Sunday. Walking in Jesus’ footsteps challenges us to see the world and all it Learn more

Thin Places

Devotion by Jen Yokel Celtic lore speaks of “thin places,” those spaces on earth where heaven shimmers through. Maybe you’ve never had words for it, but you’ve felt the swell in your chest and the pricking of tears as you witness Learn more

Life Is Made Up of Moments

Life is made up of moments. Right now as you are reading this we are having a “moment.” I spent it weeks ago as I sat down at my computer to give you this message that follows up to the Learn more

From Sorrow to Joy

Over the last few weeks, we have talked about David’s failures with Bathsheba, Amnon, and Absalom. Despite all of David’s problems, one thing he did know how to do was repent and lament. Many of the Psalms he wrote were Learn more

Freedom in Surrender

Scripture: Psalm 51, 2 Samuel 11, 2 Samuel 12 David’s story of sin with Bathsheba, his attempt to control the consequences, and his eventual surrender, reminds us of our own struggles with holding onto control. At times, we may cling to illusions that Learn more

God Meets Us in Our Brokenness

Devotion by Adrian Rogers Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” (2 Samuel 9:1) PONDER THIS Mephibosheth was an enemy by birth; so are Learn more