Daily Devotions

Life’s pressures don’t have to destroy us. All throughout the Bible we see circumstances of immense pressure and we see how God shows up in them. Listen to the podcast to be reminded that God can use the very same pressure we face to refine us.

Ever wonder if it’s too late for God to use you? Or are you on the verge of giving up hope on a loved one? Listen to this inspiring story from pastor Matthew Barnett, cofounder of the Dream Center in Los Angeles, and it will remind you that it’s never too late for God to move. If you give God something to work with, anything is possible.

“My way or the highway!” Sometimes we can have that attitude when making decisions. But what is driving that mindset? We may not always know why we act this way. But God does! He checks the motive of our hearts. When we’re planning our lives and making decisions, we should ask God to reveal our hearts and flush out our motives. Today’s podcast encourages us to do that.

Do you underestimate the power you have through Christ? God uses the gifts He’s placed in each of us to bring honor and glory to His name. Hear from author, speaker, and founder of Dream Center, Caroline Barnett, as she inspires us to be the change we wish to see.

Imagine working all year cultivating your garden, only to get a harvest of spoiled and bruised crops. That would be a huge disappointment! When we are not careful how we spend our time, our lives can look a lot like a disappointing garden. God wants us to bear the fruit of the Spirit, not of our flesh. Listen to today’s podcast to learn how and to gain encouragement for your spiritual growth.

Raise your hand if you grew up with a bowl of fake fruit on your kitchen table! When you put it next to real fruit, there are usually very obvious differences between the two. Well, the same can be said about our spiritual fruit! Hear Elisa Morgan share how noticeably different the healthy fruit from our spirit is in today’s podcast.

We put a lot of time, energy, and money into our physical appearance. Whether it’s a gym membership, new skincare products, or a fresh haircut, the price adds up. But what is it really worth? Maybe it’s time to take our focus off of things that don’t guarantee a return on our  investment and to turn toward the one thing that does. Listen to today’s podcast for biblical insight on spiritual disciplines.

Our words are powerful. The words we speak can build others up or tear them down, so we need to choose our words wisely. Listen to the podcast to hear film writer and producer, Stephen Kendrick, share insights about the importance of demonstrating God’s love to others through speaking words that edify and encourage and by praying for them.

Think back to the first time you met Jesus. What things about Him did you notice first? Was there a family member, friend, or mentor that helped you figure out who He is and the truth He has for us? In today’s podcast, hear Darren’s reminder of our chief mission of helping the world recognize Jesus.

Are you a “yes person”? Unable to say no to requests because you’re afraid God will resent you if you take a break from serving everyone and everything? Well, there’s good news! Our Father doesn’t judge us by a “goodness list.” Instead, He hopes that we show our love for Him naturally, as we love others sincerely. Listen to today’s podcast to learn how busy doesn’t equal godly.