Select Letters Of John Newton by John Newton
Knowing God apart from Jesus is terrifying. In this reflection, we explore why true communion with God is only found through Christ and why John Newton’s letters still matter today.
No Condemnation Part III
We all want to be seen as righteous, but trying to earn it is exhausting. Romans 8 shows us that true righteousness is not achieved by effort, but received as a gift through Jesus Christ.
No Condemnation Part II
No condemnation is possible because God stepped into our mess. Romans 8 shows us that Jesus took the blow we deserved, condemning sin in our place so we could walk in freedom.
No Condemnation Part I
What if the shame you’re carrying isn’t from God at all? Romans 8 reminds us of the freedom found in Christ and the truth that there is no condemnation for those who belong to Him.
The Heart of the Church by Joe Thorn
The Heart of the Church reminds us that repentance is not moral reform, but a gracious return to God. This reflection explains why Jesus leads us home through repentance, not guilt.
The Cycle Of Deliverance Part III
As God’s deliverances add up, confidence in Him grows. Psalm 40 shows how trusting the Lord leads us to confess that none compares to Him and moves us toward joyful service.
O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? by John Murray
O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? is recommended for its powerful reminder that the gospel is the living voice of God, bringing dead sinners to life through Jesus Christ.
The Cycle Of Deliverance Part II
Psalm 40 begins with testimony. This reflection explores how remembering what God has done fuels praise, strengthens faith, and leads us into deeper confidence in Him.
Devotion & Prayer- Psalm 7:3-5
Psalm 7 invites us to trust God as the righteous Judge. This devotion reminds us that it is safe to place our lives fully in His hands, even when we are misunderstood or falsely accused.
The Cycle Of Deliverance Part I
Psalm 40 shows us that trusting God is not a one-time act but a repeated cycle of waiting, crying out, and seeing Him faithfully deliver.
Devotion & Prayer- Psalm 7:1-2
Psalm 7 reminds us that words have power, especially when they wound or accuse. This devotion calls us to take refuge in God, who knows the truth and faithfully delivers His people.
Our New Story Part VI
The gospel frees us from corruption and gives us a new way to live. This reflection explores how Jesus retunes our hearts, renews our desires, and calls us to walk forward in our new story.
Our New Story Part V
The gospel doesn’t just change what we do, but who we become. This reflection explores how renewal in God comes through sharing in His life, not surface-level transformation.
Devotion & Prayer- Psalm 6:10
Psalm 6 reminds us that when God is for us, our enemies cannot prevail. This devotion calls us to rest in Christ’s victory and trust that He fights our battles.
When People Are Big & God Is Small by Edward T. Welch
When People Are Big & God Is Small is recommended for its clear diagnosis of the fear of man and its gospel-centered call to grow in the fear of the Lord instead.
Devotion & Prayer- Psalm 6:8-9
Psalm 6 reminds us that God hears our cries and accepts our prayers by mercy alone. This devotion calls us to trust Him with both our sin and the wrongs done against us.
Untangling Emotions by J. Alasdair Groves & Winston T. Smith
Untangling Emotions is recommended for its biblical wisdom on why uncomfortable emotions are not failures of faith, but God-given responses shaped and redeemed through Christ.
Our New Story Part IV
God’s promises shape our new story in Christ. This reflection explores how the gospel gives us precious promises now as a downpayment of the fullness still to come.
Devotion & Prayer- Psalm 6:6-7
Psalm 6 shows us that God invites honesty in our grief. This devotion reminds us that tears, weariness, and sorrow are meant to be brought into His presence.
The Lord Bless You & Keep You by Michael J. Glodo
The Lord Bless You & Keep You is recommended for its rich reflection on humanity’s longing for God’s face and the hope found in seeing His grace revealed through Jesus Christ.