The Problem Isn’t Wanting to Be Like Jesus

DevotionalMost Christians genuinely want to be like Jesus. We admire His compassion, His wisdom, His love for others. We read about His character and think, “Yes, that’s who I want to be.” So why is transformation so difficult? The challenge...

The World is Watching for Authenticity

DevotionalWe live in a world obsessed with the artificial – from AI-generated content to filtered social media posts. Everything seems designed to present a version of reality that’s polished, perfected, and ultimately fake. Yet in the midst of this...

Hope That Doesn’t Disappoint

DevotionalAfter four days of exploring suffering, we arrive at the most important truth of all: suffering produces hope. Not the kind of hope that’s just wishful thinking or positive self-talk, but the kind of hope that is rooted in God’s character and...

Equipped to Comfort Others

DevotionalOne of the most beautiful transformations that occurs through suffering is how it equips us to minister to others in ways we never could before. The comfort we receive from God during our trials isn’t meant to end with us – it’s meant to...

Discovering Christ in the Valley

DevotionalThere’s something profound that happens in our lowest moments – something that prosperity and comfort can never teach us. In the valley of suffering, we discover aspects of Christ’s character and presence that we simply cannot learn on the...

The Gospel Changes Everything

DevotionalYesterday we acknowledged that suffering is inevitable, but today we discover something revolutionary: the Gospel doesn’t eliminate our pain, but it transforms how we experience it. This isn’t about putting on a fake smile or pretending...