by Daily Devotionals | Jul 18, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, 1 John 3:14-18 When I first started in ministry, I worked at a church part-time for literal pennies on the dollar while I was in school full-time. I was young then, so I had a lot of energy. The problem was that my church salary was not...
by Daily Devotionals | Jul 17, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I keep a video on my phone of a time I went sailing. Its nothing special; it’s just a video of water gliding across the sailboat’s hull. I keep it on my phone because it takes me back to a time when I felt...
by Daily Devotionals | Jul 16, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Galatians 1:10 I hate being the odd man out. Unfortunately, It happens a lot because I am naturally socially awkward. When I find myself around groups of people, I coach myself and try and be charming. This has never worked for me. if...
by Daily Devotionals | Jul 15, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2, Colossians 1:9-10 One of our staff values at c|Life is “Make it Better.” What’s great about this is that it means we are constantly improving. The difficulty is that even when we feel like we hit it out of the park, we are challenged...
by Daily Devotionals | Jul 11, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 Think about a time when someone went out of their way to show you kindness or support. Maybe it was a friend who showed up when you needed them the most or a stranger who offered a helping hand during a challenging...
by Daily Devotionals | Jul 10, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Acts 4:29-31, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 Think back to a moment when you had to stand up for something you believed in, even though it was uncomfortable or risky. Maybe it was speaking up in a meeting, defending a friend, or sharing your faith with someone who might...
