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Playing a Difficult Role

Using the metaphor of “second fiddle,” this devotional highlights the quiet challenge of supportive roles. From Andrew to Barnabas, Scripture shows faithful servants who added harmony without seeking first-chair recognition.

Mary Treasured Up All These Things

A MOTHER’S TREASURES

Mary couldn’t preserve memories with journals or photos, but she “treasured up all these things” in her heart. Luke’s insight invites believers to remember Jesus through the memorial he gave: Communion.

Treasures New and Old

Treasures New and Old

Jesus said disciples bring out “new treasures as well as old.” David Faust reflects on Matthew 13:52, urging churches to value both Testaments, honor past wisdom, and embrace new opportunities across generations.

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TWO TEMPLES

A reflection on Solomon’s temple, the torn veil at Jesus’ death, and the believer as God’s temple. In Christ, the barrier is removed—and Communion reminds us we live in God’s presence forever.

Learning to Lean

Learning to Lean

Using Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me,” David Faust challenges the claim that faith is merely a crutch. Scripture calls us to trust the Lord, reject self-reliance, and lean fully on God’s strength and comfort.

bring it to me devotional

Bring It to Me

A devotional reminder from Matthew 14 and a broken-lighthouse story: when you feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, or beyond repair, God’s answer is gracious and steady—“Bring it to me.”

communion devotion let go

Let Go

At the Lord’s table, Jesus’ question—“Who are you seeking?”—invites honest heart-examination. This Communion devotion calls us to release what we cling to and seek him with all our heart.

February 23, 2026

David Faust

When you don’t know what is ahead

When You Don’t Know What is Ahead

What “fire” are you currently facing? Thank the Lord that you don’t have to go through it alone. The prophet Isaiah wrote, “When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior” (Isaiah 43:2-3).

February 23, 2026

David Faust

Like Watchmen Waiting

Like Watchmen Waiting

David Faust reflects on impatience and the challenge of waiting, drawing from Psalm 130’s repeated call to “wait for the Lord.” He points to God’s forgiveness, perseverance learned in the waiting room, and hope in Christ’s return.

February 23, 2026

David Faust

Room for Tears in Church

Cry Room

Why do people cry in church? Drawing from Psalm 126, this devotional reflects on tears of grief, repentance, zeal, and hurt—and invites congregations to make room for honest emotion and joyful hope.

February 23, 2026

David Faust

Unshakable Faith in Psalm 125

Unshakable Faith

Psalm 125 pictures steady believers like Mount Zion. David Faust reflects on being secure in Christ, surrounded by God’s presence, and surrendered in trust—finding peace even in storms, hospital rooms, and seasons of upheaval.

February 23, 2026

David Faust

Climb Higher

Climb Higher

A devotional reflection on Psalm 121 within the Songs of Ascent, pointing readers to the Lord as the source of help and highlighting God’s watchful care over every season of our coming and going.

OFF SCRIPT

Even though Jesus was not the father of his disciples, as their rabbi he led the ritual and retold the old, old story. Then Jesus went off script in Mark 14:22-24.

REMEMBER THE DAYS

Whatever memories the days of our walk with the Lord have provided, we should always remember that they have come only because of the three days we remember especially during Communion.

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