Posts with the category “fall-2024”

Day 25: Four Questions for Giving  Read Acts 4:36-37  The story of Barnabas reminds us that giving isn’t just about money; it’s about a heart transformed by God’s grace. Barnabas sold a field and gave...  Read More

Day 24: Greed Chokes Grace  Read Acts 5:1-11  Ananias and Sapphira’s tragic story reminds us of a hard truth: greed can choke the flow of God’s grace in our lives. While others gave sacrificially, thi...  Read More

Day 23: Grace Grows the Gift  Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-8  God’s grace is the source of every good thing in our lives, including the ability to give. Paul reminds us that when we give generously, we expe...  Read More

Day 22: Purpose Opens the Purse  Read Acts 4:32-35  The early church’s generosity wasn’t random—it was driven by a clear purpose: caring for one another and advancing God’s kingdom. They sold property...  Read More

Day 21: Grace-Filled Giving  Read Acts 4:32-35  The early church lived out an extraordinary example of generosity. They didn’t just give—they shared everything, acting as one family in Christ. Luke te...  Read More

Day 20: Ministry as a Team Effort  Read Romans 16:12-13   Paul’s final greetings in Romans 16 are filled with appreciation for a team of people who have faithfully served with him. His words remind us...  Read More

Day 18: Serving with a Christ-Centered Focus  Read Romans 16:25-27  As Paul lists names in Romans 16, he acknowledges fellow believers who have served with him. Priscilla and Aquila are highlighted as...  Read More

Day 19: Called to Serve Together  Read Romans 16:6-7   In this passage, Paul acknowledges both men and women as significant partners in ministry. He names people like Mary, Andronicus, and Junia, hono...  Read More

Day 17: Serving with Purpose  Read Romans 16:1-2  As Paul wraps up his letter to the Romans, he acknowledges specific people by name, highlighting the impact they’ve had in the ministry. He starts wit...  Read More

Day 16: Created to Serve  Read Romans 12:4-8  In Romans 12, Paul describes the church as a body with many parts, each one with a unique purpose. No part is the same, and none is insignificant. God des...  Read More

Day 15: Belonging in God’s Family  Read: Ephesians 2:19-22  The story of the Ethiopian eunuch’s conversion in Acts 8 is a beautiful testament to God’s plan for belonging. Despite societal labels and b...  Read More

Day 14: Connection is a Choice, Not an Accident  Read: Galatians 6:2   In Acts 8, Philip intentionally chooses to connect with the Ethiopian eunuch, demonstrating that meaningful connection doesn’t ju...  Read More

Day 13: The Gospel Glues Us Together  Read: John 13:34-35   One of the most beautiful aspects of the early church is how the gospel bound believers together, no matter their differences. In Acts 8, we...  Read More

Day 12: Belonging is God’s Idea  Read: Romans 12:4-5  Before we even consider how to build community, we must understand that belonging isn’t just a human desire but a divine design. Acts 8 shows us t...  Read More

Day 11: The Power of Belonging  Read: Acts 2:42-47  The early church paints a beautiful picture of what it means to belong. They devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer....  Read More

Day 10: Faithful in the Small Things  Read Nehemiah 1:11Nehemiah didn’t hold an important position, yet he was faithful in his work and in prayer. God calls us to be faithful wherever we are, in the b...  Read More

Day 9: Praying for Others Read Nehemiah 1:4-7We don’t know much about Nehemiah’s personal life. Was he carried into exile or born into exile? Was he an observant Jew before the events of this book, or...  Read More

Day 8: Pray on the SpotRead Nehemiah 2:4 When King Artaxerxes asked Nehemiah what he needed, Nehemiah’s instinct was to pray, even if only for a moment. “On the spot” prayers connect us to God whereve...  Read More

Day 7: Pray on Purpose  Read Nehemiah 1:4-6Nehemiah set aside intentional time to talk to God about what was weighing on his heart. He didn’t rush through his prayers or offer them as an afterthought....  Read More

Day 6: Bringing Our Pain to God  Read - Nehemiah 1:4When Nehemiah heard about Jerusalem’s walls, he didn’t hold back his emotions—he brought his pain to God. He didn’t bottle up his sadness or try to ...  Read More

Day 5: Worship as a CommitmentRead: Exodus 24:3After hearing God’s word, the people of Israel responded, “We will do everything the LORD has said.” Worship is more than just a moment; it’s a commitmen...  Read More

Day 4: Experiencing God’s Presence in WorshipRead: Exodus 24:9-11In Exodus 24, Moses, Aaron, and the elders not only came close to God, but they also saw his glory. Worship allows us to experience God...  Read More

Day 3: Worship Alone, Worship TogetherRead: Hebrews 10:24-25Worship can happen together and alone. Hebrews 10 encourages us not to give up meeting together but to spur one another on toward love and g...  Read More

Day 2: Worship with Your Whole SelfRead: Romans 12:1What is true worship?In Romans 12:1, Paul urges us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is true worship. Worship ...  Read More

Day 1: Worship as an InvitationRead: Exodus 24:1-2In Exodus 24, God invites Moses and the elders of Israel to come closer to Him on the mountain. This moment is significant because God isn’t distant o...  Read More

Day 25: A Tender Heart  Read Mark 6:4-6  Jesus didn’t have a thin skin, but he did have a tender heart. He didn’t let people’s offenses harden him or make him bitter. Instead, he remained compassionat...  Read More

Day 24: The Cost of Being Offended  Read Mark 6:6  Nazareth missed out on Jesus’ miracles because of their offense. They couldn’t look past their familiarity with him to see what God was doing through...  Read More

Day 23: Depersonalizing Offense  Read Mark 6:5-6  Jesus wasn’t offended by the rejection he faced in Nazareth, even though the people intentionally disrespected him. Instead of taking it personally, h...  Read More

Day 22: Expecting Rejection  Read Mark 6:4  Jesus knew that prophets aren’t always welcome in their hometowns. He expected the rejection he faced in Nazareth. He didn’t let it surprise him or throw hi...  Read More

Day 21: When Offense Stumbles  Read Mark 6:1-3   When Jesus went back to his hometown, the people were amazed by him—but not in a good way. Instead of celebrating his wisdom and miracles, they took of...  Read More

Day 20: Trusting God’s Call  By Pastor Casey TaylorRead Exodus 3:12   When Moses questioned his ability to lead, God didn’t give him a pep talk about his skills or qualifications. Instead, God gave hi...  Read More

Day 19: Excuses and Self-Doubt  By Pastor Casey TaylorRead: Exodus 4:10-13  Moses wasn’t shy about offering excuses to God. “I’m not eloquent,” he said. “I’m slow of speech.” He doubted his ability to...  Read More

Day 18: The Inner Critic  By Pastor Casey TaylorREAD Exodus 3:11   When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses’s immediate response was, “Who am I that I should go?” That inner cr...  Read More

DAY 17: The Inner Critic By Pastor Casey TaylorREAD Exodus 3:11  Moses questioned his worthiness to answer God’s call: “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?” Moses is a classic example of imposter sy...  Read More

Day 16: God’s CallBy Pastor Casey TaylorREAD Exodus 3:1-4  “I’m coming to rescue them so I’m sending you!” That’s the call of Moses, to lead the exodus, literally, the journey out. That was his unique...  Read More

Day 15: Trusting God’s ControlRead: Jeremiah 29:12-14God promised the Jewish exiles that they would find Him if they sought him. Even in the middle of their exile, God was close. He hadn’t forgotten t...  Read More

Day 14: Thriving in Hard PlacesRead: Jeremiah 29:5-7Instead of simply surviving in exile, God called His people to thrive—to build homes, plant gardens, and seek the prosperity of their new community....  Read More

Day 13: Trusting in God’s PurposeRead: Jeremiah 29:10-11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. God’s purpose for the exiles wasn’t immediate deliverance. It was a long process—seventy ...  Read More

Day 12: Beware of Wishful Thinking Read: Jeremiah 29:8-9 Jeremiah warned the exiles against listening to false prophets who promised quick and easy solutions. These so-called prophets gave the people ...  Read More

Day 11: Accepting What You Can’t ControlBy Pastor Casey TaylorRead: Jeremiah 29:4-7 The exiles in Babylon wanted to go home immediately. They were stuck in a place they didn’t want to be, suffering th...  Read More