Lent

Psalm 63 // Longing for God above all else // Ron Dick David writes this psalm in the barrenness of the wilderness—a dry, exposed, and unforgiving setting we would not choose for spiritual growth. Yet it is there, in a season of trouble, that his longing for God becomes unmistakably clear. Most of us know…

Deuteronomy 8:1–10 // God uses hunger to teach dependence // Chris Warszawski Moses speaks to the people of Israel as they prepare to enter the land God promised them. They have wandered in the wilderness for forty years and have experienced hardship, hunger, and danger. Soon, however, they will face their greatest test: the temptation…

Psalm 37:1–9 // Waiting rather than striving // Hannah Defendorf “Don’t worry… just relax!” So cliché. And yet—easier said than done, right? Most of us don’t struggle with doing nothing—we struggle with doing too much. We strive. We push. We worry. We hustle for control. We try to force outcomes, protect ourselves, compare our lives…

Matthew 6:19–24 // What we treasure shapes us // Brenda Leisinger What we treasure shapes us—and it reveals the condition of our hearts. You might not initially think this is true, but if you pause and honestly consider what you treasure, you may come to a different conclusion. In Matthew 6, Jesus shows us that…

Philippians 2:1–11 // The downward path of Christ // James Fruits I love the book of Philippians. It’s a goal of mine to memorize the whole thing. Feel free to ask me about it sometime to check my progress! Every chapter is loaded with wisdom, encouragement for living like Jesus, and challenge after challenge that…

Psalm 20 // False confidence and true trust // Denise Petek We all face battles. Some are visible and public, while others are quiet and personal—relational tension, health struggles, financial pressure, exhaustion, grief, or fear. No matter how they appear, battles have a way of revealing what we truly rely on. What do you do…

Isaiah 30:15–18 // Salvation in repentance and rest // Tony Scialabba I recently watched a movie that told the story of the United States being attacked by an unknown threat. As the danger became clear, authorities followed every established protocol—every contingency plan designed to neutralize an enemy. But this threat was not a person or…

Luke 18:9–14 // Self-reliance vs. humility // Becca Ferguson In this story, Jesus gives His listeners the opportunity to reflect on two men. One of them has all the appearance of righteousness—he seems to have it all together. The other has all the appearance of sinfulness—he seems like someone who should be ashamed of himself.…

Romans 12:1–2 // Transformation through surrender // Joe Valenti Paul\'s letter to the Romans has been called his magnum opus. It is packed with theology about man, sin, and of course, the extraordinary grace of God. Paul pulls no punches as he opens by communicating the depth of our depravity and the consequences of our…

Hebrews 4:12–16 // God’s Word revealing what lies beneath // Dahlia Orth The season of Lent invites us to slow down long enough to notice what is happening beneath the surface of our lives. Not just what we believe, but what we carry. Not just what we say we trust, but where trust has grown…

Psalm 131 // Quieting the soul // Josh Hamm Beautiful pictures of the spiritual life are illustrated all around us. The Bible is replete with images from everyday life that powerfully bridge truth to our souls. And in Psalm 131 David helps us both “hear” and “sense” what the heart is meant to be when…

Proverbs 4:20–27 // Guarding the heart // Dean Siley Proverbs 4 reads like a parent leaning in close, speaking with urgency but also with deep care. “My child, pay attention… do not let these truths out of your sight… keep them within your heart.” The tone is not harsh or demanding; it is protective. What…