A fresh grave in a frost-covered cemetery at dawn, with a shovel resting in the soil and soft winter light breaking through the mist.

2026: Teach Us to Number Our Days

As 2026 begins, Psalm 90 leads us not into resolutions but into reality: our days are short, our lives are fragile, and God alone is our eternal home. From the edge of a grave, Moses teaches us how to live wisely, work faithfully, and walk into a new year with clarity and reverence.

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Coins on Stone, Bodies on the Floor

When generosity filled the early church, judgment followed close behind. In Acts 5, a lie is told, a body is carried out, and holy fear falls. This cinematic devotion explores the moment the gospel refused to be faked—and kept growing.

A silhouetted preacher stands on temple steps with arms raised, speaking boldly to a crowd illuminated by late afternoon light.

A Miracle Lit the Fuse

A crippled man stands, Peter preaches the risen Christ, and Jerusalem is shaken. In Acts 3–4, a miracle opens the door, but it is the bold proclamation of Jesus’ name that brings thousands to faith and ignites a movement that cannot be stopped.

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The Bolt on the Door

In a locked upper room in Jerusalem, a small group of believers waited on a promise they could not control. What followed was not spectacle, but power. Acts opens with prayer, fear, obedience, and the sudden movement of God that changed everything. This is the story of how the church was born, how hearts were pierced, and how ordinary people were converted when Christ kept His word.

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Our Hearts Burned Within Us

A carpenter who once stood near the manger now stands at the cross. On the road from Bethlehem to Golgotha, Scripture is opened, Christ is revealed, and hearts burn with a fire that still calls us to listen, believe, and follow.

A long line of travelers carrying torches winds toward Bethlehem’s gate at dusk, watched by Roman soldiers under Caesar’s decree.

The Registrar of Bethlehem

Under Caesar’s decree, travelers streamed toward Bethlehem at dusk—torches flickering, soldiers watching, and heaven preparing to rewrite history through the birth of a Savior. “A Census Under Caesar” captures the tension between empire and eternity, where obedience to man’s order carried out God’s redemption plan.

A Bell for Cedar Ridge

“I heard the bells on Christmas Day.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We were halfway to Branson when Mike brought it…

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Hell is real, Kirk Cameron!

The world feels out of control this morning. From public violence to private fear, Luke 12 confronts anxious hearts with the weight of eternity, the danger of greed, the call to live ready, and the urgent mercy of Christ.

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More Mass Shootings. Another Christmas.

A mass shooting at Brown University just days before Christmas has left families shattered and hearts trembling. In this raw, scripture-rooted reflection, Pastor Rich Bitterman explores the unshakable peace Christ gives—even when the world bleeds.

A softly painted early morning kitchen table with an open Bible and a steaming mug, bathed in pale blue dawn light.

Standing Inside the Sentence

A single sentence stopped me cold. Long after Christmas felt familiar, 1 Timothy 1:15 pressed its full weight on my life. This devotion reflects on conversion, trust, and the quiet authority of a gospel that does not ask for improvement, only honest acceptance.

A warm, living shaft of golden light descends into a dark, quiet stable, illuminating the straw-covered floor with a soft, breathing radiance.

When I Entered Your Night

“Into Our Night” reflects the moment the eternal Light entered a dark and waiting world. This devotion explores the mystery of John 1 through vivid, intimate imagery as the Light steps into humanity’s shadows to bring hope, life, and redemption.

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The Knife, the Manger, and the Throne

A ram caught in a thicket at sunrise marks the moment God provided a substitute on Mount Moriah. This powerful image foreshadows the sacrifice of Christ and reminds us that the story of salvation began long before Bethlehem and leads us toward the return of our King.

A solitary figure walks across an old stone bridge shrouded in thick fog, backlit by a pale glow that softens all detail and creates a quiet, mysterious atmosphere.

The Question That Fell on the Bridge

A solitary figure crosses a fog-covered bridge, echoing the haunting question at the heart of Christ’s incarnation. “Across the Bridge” reflects on the riches Christ held before Bethlehem, the poverty He embraced for our sake, and the grace that still calls us across the divide.

A digital painting of a bearded man’s bloodied face pressed against dirt, pierced by thorns, capturing the weight and suffering of Christ’s poverty and sacrifice.

The Richest Man Who Ever Lived Was Born in a Feed Trough

He owned the stars—but let His face fall into the dirt. This is Christmas: the Son of God trading glory for thorns, wealth for blood, so you could live rich in grace. Not sentiment. Sacrifice.

A dark stone church engulfed in flames under a stormy sky, with fire glowing from the arched doorway and roof, symbolizing persecution and enduring faith.

The Night the Church Burned for Christmas

A burning church. A silenced choir. A gospel sentence too dangerous to forget. This Christmas devotion explores 1 Timothy 3:16 through the lens of martyrdom, incarnation, and the truth that still sets hearts—and history—on fire.

A weathered military helmet and a worn Bible rest side by side on a wooden bench scattered with autumn leaves, symbolizing sacrifice and faith on Thanksgiving Day.

A Thanksgiving Devotion in the Wake of the D.C. Shooting

On a Thanksgiving morning shadowed by tragedy, Psalm 91 offers unshakable comfort. This devotion reflects on the D.C. shooting, the sacrifice of our National Guard, and the quiet courage of those who trust in the shelter of the Almighty.

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TRUMP SAID RELIGION IS COMING BACK

When Donald Trump declared “Religion is coming back to America,” the spotlight turned to revival. But the prophet Hosea offers a sharper question: Have our hearts truly returned to God? This powerful reflection explores national religion, personal repentance, and the urgent call to come back to Christ.

A soft, impressionistic painting of a Galilean hillside at sunrise, with olive trees and a small cluster of stone houses glowing in early light.

The Road Out of Bethlehem

Experience the quiet beauty of Nazareth at sunrise, the humble hillside where Jesus spent his hidden years. This peaceful scene of olive trees and stone homes reflects the promise, the waiting, and the quiet faith woven into the early life of Christ.

A lone shepherd sits beside a small smoldering fire on a dark hillside, surrounded by faint sheep silhouettes, under a vast blue night sky filled with stars and a soft glow forming overhead.

The Gift Too Bright for Wrapping

A shepherd kneels beside a smoldering fire while the hills sleep around him. Above the quiet field, a faint shimmer gathers in the sky, as if heaven is drawing a slow breath. This is the night the long promise leans close. Before angels sing and glory breaks open, there is only firelight, starlight, and a waiting heart.

A lone Magi crouches on a dusty rooftop under a deep blue night sky, staring upward at a bright supernatural star that glows with intentional light.

The Night Creation Announced Its Maker

A lone Magi watches a supernatural star move across the night sky, a heavenly summons that leads him to the true King in Bethlehem. This Christmas devotion explores the mystery of the star, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the God who still calls seekers to Himself.