Devotionals
Joy: Day 6 — The Joy of Presence
Posted on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Joy of Presence “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” — Psalm 16:11 (NIV) Today we arrive at the heart of joy. Not joy from things. Not joy despite things. Joy in Presence. David didn’t say, “You will fill me with joy in my success.” He didn’t say, “You will fill me with joy when my enemies are defeated.John 14: Love That Anchors the Heart
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Final Word on Love We’ve been walking through the Fruit of the Spirit, and today we come to Love—the first and foundational fruit. What better place to conclude our study of love than John chapter 14? This chapter captures Jesus’ final words to His disciples before His crucifixion. In these precious moments, He doesn’t give them a complex theology or a list of rules. Instead, He gives them Himself.Psalm 136: The Love That Never Ends
Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The Psalm of Enduring Love “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 (NIV) Twenty-six times. That’s how many times the phrase “His love endures forever” appears in Psalm 136. It’s not a mistake. It’s not poor editing. It’s a refrain that pounds like a heartbeat through every verse—a reminder that God’s love isn’t just an attribute; it’s His defining characteristic. The Hebrew word here is hesed—often translated as “steadfast love,” “lovingkindness,” or “mercy.