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04/23/2025

John 3:16. If you grew up in church, you likely know this verse by heart. It may sound cliche or basic after so many years of believing. But to someone who’s never heard the Gospel before, to someone who can’t imagine a father sacrificing everything for her, to someone who heaps shame and condemnation on himself every single day, this verse sounds radical. It sounds life-altering, it sounds healing.

Maybe even as a follower of Jesus, you’ve forgotten what your Father’s love is like. You’ve forgotten that you’re free from sin and shame. You’ve forgotten how much grace God pours on you every single day.

We all need the Gospel, no matter how long we’ve known Jesus. We need fresh eyes to see this wondrous gift for what it is and to live out the truth of it in our lives. We need renewed conviction to share this gift with others.

𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟑:𝟏𝟔-𝟏𝟕
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭
- God loves us abundantly and sacrificially (v. 16)
- God wants us to live with him forever (v. 16)
- God didn’t send Jesus to condemn us (v. 17)
- God sent his only son to rescue the world (v. 17)

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞
Perfect Love, you carried me through ________. Thank you for your care for me.

Faithful One, I’ve been distracted by ________. Yours is the greatest love I’ve ever known.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭
Loving Father, I’m struggling with ________ . Give me fresh eyes to see the wonder of the Gospel and how it changes my life every day.

Help ________ to walk in freedom and love today; remind them of the Gospel, of your grace, and of your love.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Bearer of my cross, I’m ready to experience freedom; I’m not defined by sin or shame, but by your love!

Voice of Truth, give me opportunities to share the love and hope of the Gospel today as I ________, whether directly or indirectly.

04/22/2025

They steal our socks, take up half the bed, and somehow always know when we’re eating something good. Pets make life a little messier—but also a whole lot better. Whether you’ve got a dog that acts like a shadow, a cat who tolerates your existence, or another little critter, taking care of them is a daily act of love.

God has given us animals as companions, and in feeding them, cleaning up after them (again), and making sure they feel safe and loved, we get a small glimpse of his care for us. And let’s be honest—our pets love us no matter what, which is a pretty good reflection of grace.

So, whether your pet is currently curled up beside you or causing absolute chaos, here’s a Scripture and a prayer for this everyday act of care.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made” (Psalm 145:9).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭
Creator and Keeper of All, you care for the sparrows and call each creature good. Thank you for the companionship and joy this pet brings. In feeding, walking, playing, or even cleaning up messes, remind me of your constant care for me. Through loving my pet, teach me to love faithfully, serve willingly, and delight in the simple goodness of your creation. Amen.

04/21/2025

Contributed by .crtv

Don’t be afraid to share what Jesus has done in your life. It could be the very thing that could change someone else’s.

"Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!" (1 Chronicles 16:8).

04/20/2025

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He is risen, indeed! Here are some ways to live into the power of Jesus’s resurrection this Easter season and beyond.

Let the resurrection shape your daily perspective.

The resurrection isn’t just an event in history—it’s the foundation of our faith. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:11 that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. That means no situation is beyond God’s power to redeem. Each day, we can walk in hope, knowing that death, despair, and defeat never get the final say.

Move from guilt to grace.

Easter reminds us that Jesus' sacrifice was enough. Yet, many of us live like we’re still trying to prove ourselves. Instead of carrying shame, embrace the grace God has freely given (Ephesians 2:8-9). Let resurrection life move you from striving to resting in His finished work.

Embrace new life in practical ways.

Resurrection means transformation. What’s one way God is calling you into renewal in this season? Maybe it’s breaking an old habit, deepening your prayer life, or stepping out in faith. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that in Christ, we are a new creation—so what does that look like for you today?

Be a witness of resurrection hope.

After Jesus rose, He told His disciples to go and share the good news (Matthew 28:19-20). Our job isn’t just to celebrate the resurrection but to testify to its power. Whether through your words, your kindness, or your life choices, you have an opportunity to point people to the living Jesus.

Live expectantly, because Jesus is still at work.

Easter isn’t just a past event—it’s the reality we live in every day. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God, who began a good work in us, will bring it to completion. Living in resurrection power means walking in faith, knowing that God is still moving, redeeming, and working all things together for good (Romans 8:28).

04/19/2025

A few thoughts on 2 Peter 3:8–9...
"8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."

-What this teaches us about God
1. God’s timing is not the same as ours (v. 8 )
2. He doesn’t forget about us (v. 9)
3. He knows when it's the right time to act (v. 9)

Father God, help us wait patiently for your perfect timing!

04/18/2025

For some of us, Easter can be summed up as planning outfits for the family, working extra hard on a fancy meal, forcing family pictures, and cleaning the kitchen for hours after hosting a big lunch. 😩😩

But Easter is supposed to be the greatest celebration of the year, right?! It’s the most important day in a Christian’s life. But for some of us, it feels more like a hard day of work than a celebration! (Don’t remind me!)

Well, it may be too late this year to do something different for tomorrow, but there may be a simple thing we can do today, to help Easter mean a little more this year.

Enter “Holy Saturday.” The word “holy” means set apart as special, and Holy Saturday is traditionally a day of rest (just like Jesus rested in the tomb). It’s a day to spend more time in prayer. And also an invitation to dream about the day when Christ will return and finally make all things right.

What if you took a few extra minutes to pray today, in preparation for tomorrow? If you’re up for it, here’s a prayer that captures the heart behind Holy Saturday:

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away” (Matthew 27:59-60).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲
Weeping God, who cries over the brokenness of the world, and whose tears lead to action, help me feel the weight of this Holy Saturday as I remember Jesus buried in the tomb. Lord of lament, who feels the weight of sin and death, help me not move too quickly past the emotion in my heart. As I wait to celebrate tomorrow’s glorious resurrection—where Jesus defeated death and sin—help me eagerly anticipate that final day when all will be made right. Amen.

04/17/2025

Sometimes our souls feel bone-dry. Maybe you don’t want to pick up your Bible right now, and question whether God’s promises are true. Maybe you can’t find the words to pray, you’ve been disappointed, and are wondering if God’s really there. Maybe your heart is hard, you’ve been waiting for a long time, and it doesn’t seem like God is coming through.

God spoke into these kinds of questions with a message of hope for Israel in the midst of their exile. And these words from God can still speak hope into our lives and questions today.

𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝟓𝟓:𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟐
“10 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. 12 You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace.”

𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭
God’s words bring life to his creation (v. 10-11)
What God speaks will be done (v. 11)
God speaks life over us, too (v. 12)

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞
Voice of Truth, thank you that your words and your promises are always dependable, even in times of doubt.

Living water, my spirit feels _________. Refresh me.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬
Lord of the desert, right now, I am full of questions, particularly about _________. Speak a word of hope and life over me, and help me believe it.

Gracious Father, it feels hard to hear from you because of_________. Please open my heart to what you have to say.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Good Shepherd, may I go out in joy and be led in peace today as I _________.

Lord, you created my mind, and you know my doubts. May your word water me today and help me grow.

04/16/2025

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04/16/2025

God didn’t make us to be alone, just as he isn’t alone. He created us in his image, and God’s pretty social. Not an adjective you’d use to describe him? Well. He walked with Adam and Eve (and a couple others, 👀 Enoch). God seeks relationship with us. He came to earth to be with us. And the Trinity is still communing in perfect friendship and unity with one another.

As we practice supporting, growing, & abiding with our friends in love, we practice living more like Jesus… and hopefully form friendships like he did, too!

Tag a friend below to say thanks for helping you become more like Jesus.

04/15/2025

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“Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7).

04/14/2025

You have a friend that you really care about, but they don’t know Jesus. It’s a tough spot to be in when you don’t know how to witness to a friend.

It’s tough, because you don’t want to be obnoxious—like you have an “agenda” to get them saved…but you also really want them to become a Christ follower—to know Jesus, and the true life he offers.

And let’s be real, inviting people to become a Christian isn’t exactly a popular idea right now (it wasn’t in the New Testament either)!

But you are running into moments where it also feels like you should say something. What should do you do?

Here’s a prayer and a scripture for a non-Christian friend—we pray it when we are wanting so badly for a friend to follow Jesus. Maybe this will help as a step in the right direction.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝
Pursuer, who longs for a relationship with us, run after my friend and bring them to you. Creator, who formed and fashioned [name] and loves them more than I do, help me trust that they’re in your hands. When it’s appropriate for me to speak, give me your life-giving words. When it’s important for me to be silent, help me be a life-giving presence. And in all I say and do, may [friend’s name] come to know you by recognizing your love for them in me. Amen.

04/13/2025

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When it was messy, God showed His mercy. 🛐

04/13/2025

Sometimes the highest highs in our lives come right before the lowest lows. We graduate college and can’t find a job. We get married, and then have a miscarriage. We find our dream job, and then get fired. We get a raise and then the car breaks down.

This was definitely the case for the people in Jerusalem who celebrated Jesus entering the city on a donkey. Many saw him as their long-anticipated king— the one who would free them from tyranny and oppression. They signaled this by waving palm branches and laying down their coats. It was a hopeful moment and a triumphal moment. All felt right in the world.

And then, Jesus wasn’t just killed, he was brutally crucified as an enemy of Rome. The sign above his head read, “King of the Jews.” The hope they had felt only days before quickly turned to despair.

But then he rose from the dead! He experienced, and then defeated, the worst the world had to throw at him—death, sin, and violence—and he promised to return again to make all things right.

In a way, we live in a similar time to the people in Jesus’s day—in the space between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday. We declare him to be our King, with the hope that one day he will make all things right. And so, while we wait, we celebrate Palm Sunday and keep praying this prayer.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’” (Matthew 21:9).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲
King Jesus, you sit on the throne of heaven with nail marks in your hands and feet. You have defeated death and the power of sin, and yet we still experience pain and suffering. As we wave these palm branches, we declare that you are our King, and we are your people. We remember all that you have done and look forward to all that you will do. We eagerly await your next triumphal return, when you will make all things right. But until then, may your peace rule in our hearts. Amen.

04/12/2025

Contributed by .co

We are living proof of a loving God.

Live out your faith in a way that reflect God’s love for us. Show the world Jesus’ love.

"We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19).

04/11/2025

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When we talk about creation care, Genesis often gets brought up—God giving us dominion, or authority, to rule over creation. So, we can pretty much treat it however we want, right? Not exactly. The Bible models a type of care for the Earth and all its inhabitants that looks different from what first comes to mind when talking about “control.”

God’s dominion is always connected to care, not control.

In Genesis 1:26-28, God gives humans dominion over the earth—not as tyrants, but as caretakers. Biblical dominion isn’t about exploitation but about cultivating and protecting what God has entrusted to us. Whether it’s the environment, relationships, or our talents, true leadership looks like stewardship, not selfish gain.

2. Stewardship isn’t just about money—it’s about life.

We often associate stewardship with tithing, but it extends to every area of life. Colossians 3:23 reminds us to work as if we’re serving the Lord. How we manage our time, energy, relationships, and the earth itself is part of faithful stewardship.

3. Jesus modeled stewardship by serving.

In John 13:14, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet—something a king would never be expected to do. Yet, he demonstrated that true authority looks like serving others. If Jesus, the King of Kings, led through humility, our dominion should look the same.

4. What we manage reflects what we worship.

Matthew 6:21 tells us that how we steward our resources—our money, our words, our actions—shows what we truly value. Stewardship is an act of worship, whether that’s in giving generously, taking care of our homes, or using our gifts to glorify God.

5. We’re accountable for how we steward God’s gifts.

In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus teaches that what we’ve been given isn’t just for us—it’s meant to be multiplied for God’s kingdom. We’re accountable for how we use our time, skills, and opportunities, not because God is a taskmaster, but because he calls us to care for the world and especially others. Dominion isn’t about taking; it’s about multiplying what God has entrusted to us for his glory.

04/10/2025

The sky is gray, the forecast isn’t budging, and the rain just keeps falling. Maybe you love it—cozy vibes, hot drinks, and a reason to slow down. Or maybe you’re staring out the window, wondering if the sun is ever coming back.

Rainy days have a way of setting the tone, whether peaceful or dreary. But they also remind us that God sends refreshment at just the right time, watering the earth, nourishing what’s growing, and sometimes, giving us permission to pause.

So, whether you're happily curled up inside or counting down the hours until blue skies return, here’s a Scripture and a prayer for this rainy day.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“He will be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth” (Psalm 72:6).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
Fountain of Life, who sends showers to the earth and revives tired souls, let this rain restore me as it does the land. As dark clouds dim the sky, and the rain forces our world to slow, bring peace and quiet to me as well. Where I feel stuck inside, give me contentment. Where I feel weighed down, refresh me. And where I feel parched, pour out your grace in abundance. Amen.

04/09/2025

Contributed by .crtv

God has a plan for each of us. Even when things are difficult, trust God desires the good of his people. He is for you.

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people" (Genesis 50:20).

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"If God is for us who can be against us?"
(Romans 8:31).

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