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  March 20, 2026 – Who Do You Say That I Am? Isaiah 43:9-10 –  All the nations gather together, and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and show us the former things? Let them bring their witnesses to prove them right, and let them hear and say, It is true. “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. Scripture Reading – Matthew 16:13-23; 27:45-56 Isaiah 43 is prophesying Israel’s only Savior. Israel was God’s chosen people, the ones whom he literally saved when he brought them out of Egypt. We see throughout the Old Testament that God continually reminded them of this truth, that he alone offers redemption and is worthy of their fidelity and devotion. However, Israel’s actions often fell short of worshiping the great I AM (Ex. 3:14). “AM” is the translation of the Hebrew word,  hayah , meaning “to ...
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Devotional 3.13.26

March 13, 2026 – Loving Accountability  Psalm 103:8, 11–12 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love…For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.   Scripture Reading – Matthew 22:39-40 & Matthew 18:15-20   Psalm 103 invites us to reflect on the abundant grace, mercy, patience, and steadfast love of God. His mercy is so great that He removes our sins “as far as the east is from the west.” When we experience this kind of grace, it shapes how we care for others. Jesus teaches in Matthew 22 that loving our neighbor flows directly from loving God. In Matthew 18, He gives a practical way this love is lived out within the community of believers, through honest, restorative accountability. When a brother or sister wanders into sin, we do not ignore it or respond harshly. Instead, we approach ...
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Devotional 3.6.26

March 6, 2026 – Authentic Care    Psalm 133:1,3 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!...It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.   Scripture Reading – Matthew 22:37-38 & Matthew 20:20-28   Psalm 133 celebrates the beauty of unity among God’s people: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” This kind of community is not accidental; it flows from hearts shaped by love for God. In Matthew 22, Jesus teaches that loving God is the greatest commandment, and from that love flows our care for others. Yet in Matthew 20, the disciples struggle with ambition and status, asking who will be greatest. Jesus redirects them: true greatness is found in serving. Authentic community grows when we adopt Christ’s posture of humility and sacrifice. Caring for all people means choosing service over status and love over self-interest. When we...
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Devotional.2.27.2026

February 27, 2026 – Loving God Together    Psalm 63:1, 3-4  O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you … Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.  Scripture Reading – Matthew 22:37-38 & Matthew 26:6-13 Psalm 95 calls us to worship not just individually, but together: “ Oh come, let us worship and bow down. ” The language is communal. Loving God is not only personal devotion, it is shared surrender. In Matthew 22, Jesus commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. In Matthew 26, the woman who anoints Jesus demonstrates that love in a visible, embodied act before others. Her devotion was personal, but not private. It became a testimony. Corporate worship works the same way. When we gather, our shared love for God shapes one another. We bow together, sing together, and proclaim together that He is worthy. Loving God c...
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Devotional 2.20.26

February 20, 2026 – Loving God First  Psalm 63:1, 3-4 –  O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you … Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.  Scripture Reading – Matthew 22:37-38 & Matthew 9:9-13 In Psalm 63, David expresses a deep, personal longing: “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you” (v.1). His desire is not for blessings, but for God Himself. This is the heart behind Jesus’ words in Matthew 22:37–38, “to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind.” Loving God is not mere duty; it is relational devotion. Matthew 9:9–13 shows this love taking shape as Jesus calls Matthew, not after he cleans up his life, but right in the midst of it. God desires mercy, not performance. Love begins with being known and welcomed by Him. Our mission to Love-Care-Communicate starts here: we love because we have first been loved personal...
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Devotional 2.13.26

  February 13, 2026 – Lord of All  Romans 10:12-13 –  For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  Scripture Reading – Proverbs 22   The book of Proverbs doesn’t read like most books as it doesn’t cover one topic at a time. Kathleen Nielson describes it as having a kaleidoscopic nature of wisdom in a sort of swirling format. She suggests this reflects the realities and messiness of our lives. Our days don’t unfold compartmentalized. Rather there’s a mixing, at times a chaotic messiness. Themes and issues repeat themselves throughout our days and life. This is how Proverbs reads.    The author(s) circle back to various topics throughout the book, and even in chapter 22. One is the promise that  the rich and the poor meet together  (v. 2). However, this isn’t a promise without escalating complicat...
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Devotional 2.6.2026

  February 6, 2026 – Our Greatest Treasure   Philippians 3:8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ…   Scripture Reading – Proverbs 3   In Philippians 3:8, Paul makes a startling claim: everything he once considered valuable now feels like loss compared to knowing Christ. His words echo the wisdom of Proverbs 3, where we are urged not to lean on our own understanding and not to prize riches or self-made security above the Lord. Proverbs repeatedly reminds us that wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold because it leads not just to success, but to life. Possessions promise control, comfort, and status, yet they cannot guide our steps or heal our hearts. True wisdom begins when we recognize that what we gain in Christ far outweighs what we could ever accumulate on our own. Knowing God reshapes h...
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