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Devotionals

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…

Sandy Mayle · April 14, 2026
Behold the Beauty of Christian Unity
Devotionals

How Good and Pleasant It Could Be!

Psalm 133 invites believers to “behold” the goodness of unity. David Faust reflects on why unity is winsome, why it can be messy, and how God’s blessing flows…

David Faust · March 13, 2026
When you don’t know what is ahead
Devotionals

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…

David Faust · February 23, 2026
Like Watchmen Waiting
Devotionals

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…

David Faust · February 23, 2026
Room for Tears in Church
Devotionals

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…

David Faust · February 23, 2026
Unshakable Faith in Psalm 125
Devotionals

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,…

David Faust · February 23, 2026
Climb Higher
Devotionals

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…

David Faust · February 23, 2026
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Devotionals

My One and Only Marathon

David Faust recalls his relay leg in Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon and the lessons it taught him about endurance, teamwork, and finishing well. The Christian life, like a…

David Faust · January 19, 2026
Church Leadership

Fresh Bread and Core Values

David Faust urges churches to live their mission statements and core values—not just display them. Grounded in faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13) and Israel’s daily manna,…

Christian Standard · January 12, 2026
Devotionals

FATHER FORGIVE THEM

Praise God for the assurance that because of the Lord’s sacrifice we are cleansed and forgiven of every trespass. Father, forgive us for we know not what we do.

Christian Standard · December 2, 2025
Devotionals

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…

Christian Standard · September 1, 2025
Devotionals

SERVICE IS POWER

What we remember at this time of Communion is not how much Jesus knew but how much he loved us, and this love drove him to the cross.

Doug Redford · August 25, 2025
Devotionals

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…

Doug Redford · August 4, 2025
Miscellaneous

In Search of a Hiding Place – Psalm 46

You have a hiding place, a refuge. You need to come to the river of God, and reacquaint yourself with the eternal God who by a word moves mountains,…

Christian Standard · July 29, 2025
Devotionals

PSALMS JESUS COULD HAVE PRAYED

For God to save Jesus meant that we could not be saved; for Jesus to be delivered from evildoers meant that we evildoers could never be delivered.

Doug Redford · July 28, 2025
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