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

Day 10: Boundaries that Transform RelationshipsBy Pastor Casey TaylorRead Matthew 5:9 The story of Ahab, Jezebel, and Naboth shows us the destructive power of crossing boundaries. But the good news is...  Read More

Day 9: Boundaries that Protect Us from SinBy Pastor Casey TaylorREAD: 1 Kings 21:11-13 The elders and nobles in Jezebel’s scheme didn’t stand up to her. Their lack of boundaries led to sin and injusti...  Read More

Day 8: Triggered by BoundariesBy Pastor Casey TaylorREAD 1 Kings 21:8-10“Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any of those before him” (v.30). How would you like that to be the ...  Read More

Day 7: Respecting BoundariesREAD 1 Kings 21:5-7Jezebel didn’t respect boundaries. When Naboth said “No,” she saw it as an obstacle to overcome, not as a line to honor. It’s easy to fall into the trap ...  Read More

Day 6: Saying No with StrengthREAD 1 Kings 21:1-4Ahab wanted Naboth’s vineyard and expected an easy deal. But Naboth said, “No.” This wasn’t just a personal preference; it was about honoring the bound...  Read More

Day 5: Choosing Connection  Read Ruth 1:16-17Ruth’s famous words to Naomi—“Where you go, I will go... your people will be my people and your God my God”—are a powerful declaration of loyalty and love....  Read More

Day 4: God Works Through Relationships  Read Ruth 2:2-3When Ruth and Naomi returned to Bethlehem, it was Ruth’s connection to Naomi that led her to Boaz. God often works through relationships to provi...  Read More

Day 3: Bitterness and Belonging  Read Ruth 1:15-18Naomi’s bitterness was deep. She believed that God had turned His back on her, leading her to isolate herself from those who cared. But Ruth stayed by...  Read More