Dramatic graphic of Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey leaning forward in his red jersey beside bold text reading “The Cost of Conviction” and “Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey.”

Jaden Ivey Spoke Against Pride Month and Paid for It

Jaden Ivey’s release from the Chicago Bulls after speaking against Pride Month raises a larger question for Christians in America: what happens when biblical truth collides with a culture that celebrates what God condemns? This devotional on Romans 1 explores homosexual sin, public pressure, persecution, and the hope of the gospel for sinners who turn to Christ.

Chuck Norris photographed in later life, remembered by many Christians for his public profession of faith and admired by generations for his strength and resolve

Chuck Norris Never Lost a Fight. Then Came Death.

Chuck Norris has died, and many Christians are reflecting on his life, public faith, and the strength he seemed to embody. This devotional tribute looks at John 21 and the mercy of Christ toward weary, failing men, reminding us that even the strongest among us need the risen Savior.

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Iran Is Hanging Young Men

Iran is hanging young men, and the horror of it exposes the corruption of earthly kingdoms. This article reflects on the execution of young wrestler Saleh Mohammadi through Isaiah 9:6-7, pointing readers to the only righteous King, Jesus Christ, whose government and peace will never end.

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A Line Was Crossed Today When Protest Entered a Church

A church service was disrupted by protest during worship. Reflecting on Zechariah 4, this devotional asks how the church stands firm when sacred space is no longer respected.

A man sleeps on rocky ground with his head on a stone, bathed in early dawn light, symbolizing divine presence and unexpected holiness.

The God Who Is Closer Than Breath

Heaven stood over a sleeping man. The God who fills all things was already near. You don’t need to climb. You just need to stop running.

Federal agents stand near a dark SUV on a snowy street, with exhaust/steam rising in winter air.

Her Name Was Renee Nicole Good

Her name was Renee Nicole Good. Psalm 139 reminds us that God deals in persons, not categories. This devotion calls Christians to resist dehumanizing speech, refuse agenda-driven reactions, and speak with truth, fear of God, and the hope of Christ crucified and risen.

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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 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 soft, painterly scene of the Jerusalem temple courts at sunrise, where an elderly man steps forward from the shadows as Mary and Joseph approach with the Christ-child, long golden and blue tones creating a sacred sense of anticipation.

The Old Man Who Finally Saw

This Christmas devotion reflects on Simeon in Luke 2 as he finally beholds the Christ-child in the temple. It explores the hope, fulfillment, and revelation found in Jesus, and connects the moment to the longings and spiritual needs of our world today. A vivid, worshipful reminder that Christ is the Consolation of Israel, the Light for the nations, and God’s salvation revealed.

A lone shepherd grips his staff under a misty sky, his face lit with awe as he gazes toward a burst of heavenly light, surrounded by a flock of glowing sheep.

Good News for the Lowest

On a quiet hillside outside Bethlehem, heaven erupted. Glory returned to earth not through kings or priests, but through light that touched the grass and a message spoken to shepherds. This Christmas devotion invites you into that field—where the gospel first broke open in fire, fear, and unstoppable joy.

A solitary shepherd walks along a narrow path into golden light at dusk, symbolizing the faithful leaders who pass on while Christ remains forever.

The Saints We Follow and the Savior Who Leads

Faithful pastors may pass from this earth, but the Shepherd of our souls remains. This devotion from Hebrews 13:7–8 reflects on past leaders, present shepherds, and the eternal constancy of Christ — the One who never changes.

An artistic drawing of a wooden cross with a serpent wrapped around it, symbolizing Christ’s triumph over sin.

Why Jesus Had to Die

Before the promise of John 3:16, Jesus gave a darker image: a serpent on a pole. In this gripping gospel reflection, discover why Jesus had to be lifted up, what it means that He became the curse, and why your only hope is to look—and live.

Abstract painting of a funeral scene under a blue canopy, with a preacher holding a Bible beside a wooden casket, surrounded by grave markers and soft spring colors.

If Christ Is Still Dead, Then Everything Falls Apart

The speaker reflects on the significance of the resurrection of Christ during a graveside service, emphasizing that if Christ did not rise, faith is meaningless. Paul’s teachings to the Corinthians confirm the resurrection as a historical fact, promising believers hope beyond death. The resurrection signifies victory over sin and death, affirming the truth of Christianity.

A weathered wooden cross stands upright among rubble and broken beams from a collapsed building under a dark, stormy sky.

How God Broke Me to Rescue Me

When God broke me, I thought it was the end. But in the rubble, I found the rescue. This is the story of how Psalm 46 became more than poetry—it became survival. Earthquakes, sieges, stillness, and the God who doesn’t move. If your world is falling apart, this might be exactly what you need to read.

: Silhouette of a man sitting at the mouth of a cave at sunset, head bowed in reflection

The Day God Found David Foaming at the Mouth

Before David wore a crown, he wore shame. Psalm 34 wasn’t written in a palace—it was born in a cave, after David clawed at enemy gates pretending to be insane. This post traces the raw, redemptive arc of a man who broke under fear and found God not in triumph, but in trembling. If you’ve ever faked strength to survive the day, this is your psalm. This is your story.

Peaceful sunrise over rolling hills with the Bible verse “I am with you always – Matthew 28:20” in white serif font centered on the sky.

Lo. I Am With You. Every Day.

Even when we feel hollow, worn thin, or unsure how to keep going—Jesus never left. This post walks through the one promise that’s held me together more than any other: “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”