Jordan

Buntgen

Are you trying to be like Jesus or like someone who follows Jesus? How quickly can we be sidetracked from thinking we are doing the right thing by trying to be like someone we respect or honor? Hear the author’s story of her physical choices, showing her heart's misalignment.

King David lived his life wide open for the world to hear about and for the Holy Spirit to use to minister to our hearts today. He suffered consequences for his sin—the death of his child. This author shares her consequences—the death of something else precious, and the path she walked to lay her brokenness at Jesus' feet. Anyone who has ever carried the sorrow and shame of destructive choices will find hope through this devotion.

Judgement can sneak up on you, and before you know it you are making assumptions about other people’s hearts. In the author’s life, God uses this moment of judgement to bring conviction about what it means to truly love others. Allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart and bring any waywardness in your life to your heart and mind.

What is the common link between a pineapple and the Holy Spirit? The author pondered the same question and shares a new revelation about a common verse, as well as what God wants to cultivate in us through this sweet fruit. Let's explore this connection further and learn how it relates to our faith.

Sometimes we view "coming to the Father" as a one-time decision. Even after our "yes" to Jesus in salvation, we have a daily choice of whether to abide in the warmth of His house or let fear, insecurity, doubt, or shame be our home. This author's devotional reminds us that Jesus redeemed and is redeeming our lives, drawing us closer to Him daily that we may find even more grace, forgiveness, rest, healing, and freedom.

What does it mean to hunger for the Lord? In Luke, Jesus tells us that He is the bread of life, and we will never hunger again, but how do we know if we are looking to Him versus the world for satisfaction? Read about the author’s journey of understanding “our daily bread” and how she let it transform her.