Insights of Hope

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Safe From Harm

God’s protection is not only found in the moments where disaster is avoided. It is present in the quiet, steady shade of coverage He provides us every single day.  We should realize how often the Lord covers us long before we ever feel the heat of life’s pressures.  Today's devotion is a reminder that His shelter is not just for a moment.  It is constant.

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The Plan

This Thanksgiving, gratitude is not just about the blessings we can see.  It is about trusting the ones still unfolding.  God’s plan can confuse us in the moment, but looking back shows how He’s been guiding every step.  What if the delays, surprises, and even losses of this year were part of His way of shaping your future?  Today's devotion asks us to be thankful not only for what God has done, but for what He’s doing next.

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More Than A Blessing

Most of us come to God hoping He will fix something in our lives, from bills and health issues to strained relationships.  But what if Jesus is inviting us to something far deeper than a quick solution?  Today's devotion explores the difference between asking Jesus to improve your situation and asking Him to transform your heart.  If you are longing for more than temporary relief and want a faith that reshapes your purpose, your priorities, and the way you love others, this reflection is for you.

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Passing It Forward

We are all part of spiritual family tree with branches rooted in grace, shaped by those who came before us.  My parents modeled me after love and discipleship, through work, worship, and quiet consistency.  Today's devotion explores how God calls us not only to be students of grace but also stewards of truth, investing in others just as someone once invested in us ...

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Reflection

Today's devotion is about the true heart of Christian marriage.  With the many challenges Christian men in particular have faced, it is an opportunity to show how loving your wife as Christ loves the Church transforms our relationships into living testimonies of grace, joy, and unity.  Even if you are not married, this story will help you see how a foundational relationship in Christ can impact any relationship.

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First

We all have a level of awareness of who we are, but we often choose a layer that does not reveal our authentic self.  Perhaps our authentic selves need a bit of work.  Today's devotion invites you to let go of worldly definitions we may identify with and embrace the eternal truth of who you are in Christ.  Be reminded that your worth is found not in what you do, but in who you belong to first and foremost.

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Ever Growing

Growth is faith is not about knowing more.  It is about becoming more like Christ.  As we allow God to correct, teach, and shape us, our understanding of His Word deepens and our hearts align more closely to His will.  Today's devotion is about spiritual growth, and should be a reminder that God is still growing something beautiful with in you.

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Feeling Like Jesus

We all have hard conversations that require us to deal with sometimes delicate subjects.  How can I tell truth while still protecting one's heart and dignity?  When Jesus stooped to write in the dust, He held grace and truth together protecting a sinners' dignity while pointing her toward a new way.  Today's devotion invites us to practice that same Christ-shaped empathy in every hard conversation ...

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Transformed to Christ-like

No one likes to 'conform.'  However, that tends to be because we do not want to be a certain way.  However, if our hearts our transformed, what once sounded like conformation will start to feel like willful joy.  Today's devotion will help you see God's good, pleasing, and perfect will, and how there is joy found in it.

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An Open Invitation

If you have ever wondered, “Have I gone too far?” Jesus answers with a running Father and an open door …

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Peace In Obedience

How often have you said, "I don't want that!"  As a follower of Christ, I could lose count how often I have looked to God to say those very words.  The thing is I do not ever regret what 'that' was looking back.  It is hard to look to God and admit our wants are not His.  The key is to practice our wants are not above His.  Today's devotion is a blueprint to why and how to practice just that …

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Properly Clothed

How did we lose compassion for each other?  Maybe it is lack of time.  Perhaps it is political leanings.  It could even be something we have become totally desensitized to.  No matter how it happened, today's devotion is a chance to pause and gain that part of your walk of faith back.  God's love can empower us to see, pause, and be truly present for those around us. The world needs it more now than ever ...

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Our Why

Why do I love God? Not just for what He gives—but for who He is.  Today's devotion reminds us our worth isn’t earned.  It is gifted.  When we anchor our “why” in His grace, our love deepens, our purpose clarifies, and our service flows.  You are His masterpiece—created to do good, not to prove good.

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Finding Rest

Is the world too loud right now?  Are you dealing with little worries that keep your mind overly occupied?  Is it even impacting your sleep?  Today's devotion is about finding rest.  Not just when things are chaotic and messy but when all seems normal.  Like many problems in life, the solution often lies before the problem even starts ...

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Because I Said So

If you ever had a child, you know how they can often question anything you ask of them.  At some point, you chime in with that age old response, "Because I said so!"  In our walk of faith, we often come to a point where we find ourselves very much like a child, but our questions are far more complex and have far greater impact in our life.  Today's devotion tells us from experience, we need to follow through on those things God requests of us whether we understand them or not ... 

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Long And Winding Road

Are you weary from the long, winding road of daily struggles? Discover how faith, endurance, and the wisdom of Scripture can help you persevere—even when the finish line seems out of sight. Today’s devotion reflects on lessons from Matthew, Ecclesiastes, and personal experience to encourage you to stay the course and trust in God’s strength. Let’s finish the race together!

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Hungry

We all know the feeling of working up an appetite.  I deliberately starved this weekend to ensure I would have room for a dinner at my favorite restaurant in Chicago. But no one wants to eat when they are full.  What if you don't know?  When it comes to God, many of us did not start out hungering for Him.  So, how do we create hunger for a world that sometimes doesn't know it is starving for the message of Christ?  Let us begin ...

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Not Feeling It

When there are so many things coming at you, it is easy for you to not want to do things. Maybe the job has been mentally taxing or moving into a new place has you physically exhausted. Or perhaps some tragic event has impacted you such that you really do not want to interact with others.  What if any of those impact your relationship with God such that you do not even want to talk with Him?  Today's devotion might answer that question for you ...

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All Of the Above

Are you letting the busyness of life steal your time with God? Discover why “time” might be the greatest challenge in our walk with Him—and how the best answer is “All of the Above.” Join us as we explore what it means to truly “be still” and keep God close, no matter how hectic life gets.

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Prompted By Faith

Feeling called to make a difference, but unsure if your acts of service are “enough”? The story of the Good Samaritan reminds us that it’s not about how much we do, but about having a heart willing to serve when God prompts us. Even small acts of kindness can show Christ’s love to a lonely world. Let’s be the neighbor Jesus calls us to be—serving others with compassion, whenever and however we can.

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