Tag: Steadfast

Levi Lusko explores the ways we navigate the balance between accepting God’s grace and working hard to do the job he has given us to do. Through our continued reliance on Jesus, we tap into an arsenal of protection, ammunition, and navigation. — Levi Lusko, I Declare War Source: One. Two. We! – FaithGateway

Jeremy Cowart shares the story of his idea to give portraits to those in need, reminding us that making room for quiet fuels our creativity and inspiration. We fill our homes, our cars, our neighborhood walks, every quiet space with noise — music, video, social media, whatever. Because of that noise, that distraction, we end…

Justin Zoradi shares the story of the Chambonnais, a small French community of believers who sheltered and protected thousands of Jews during World War II. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. — John 13:35 Source: The Conspiracy of Goodness – FaithGateway

Bear Grylls offers up a heartfelt devotional, reminding us that we shouldn’t run or hide from weakness but allow God’s power to be shown through it. When we admit that we’re unable to fight the big battles alone, that is when we learn to effectively rely on a stronger power. God-confidence is always going to…

Darren and Amie Patrick offer up helpful advice on the way men and women communicate in marriage and how we can become more active and engaged listeners. Women want to be heard, not fixed. They are open to encouragement, challenge, and even rebuke, but usually only after they have been listened to. — Darrin & Amie…

Greg Laurie shares the story of film icon Steve McQueen taking up aviation and finding something else along the way… a friendship that led him to Christ. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that…

NFL linebacker Shaquem Griffin reflects on his inspired performance at the NFL Draft combine and getting drafted to play alongside his twin brother. After the prayer, I hugged Shaquill… It was such an emotional and surreal moment for us. We couldn’t believe everything we’d dreamed was about to come true. — Shaquem Griffin Source: Brothers in…

Eric Metaxas describes the one decision from George Washington that, in many ways, defined his greatness and set the tone for the future of the nation. Washington was an extremely ambitious young man … yet at a pivotal moment in American history, he did something so selfless that it’s difficult to fully fathom.  — Eric…

Pastor and author Craig Groeschel offers up a power-packed devotional on pride, remding us that we are not our accomplishments. So many of us try to define ourselves by our accomplishments, to find our worth in what we’ve done, instead of in whom we belong to.  — Craig Groeschel Source: You Are Not Defined By…

Forgiveness takes your life back. Once you forgive what someone did to you, the power over how you deal with the legacy of that person’s offense returns to you.  — Trent Shelton Source: Thinking About the People Who Have Hurt You – FaithGateway