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Get Settled: Let Go of the Old and Embrace New Life in Christ
My wife Melody and I are very intentional about what we wear and how we look. We believe God, who wonderfully and fearfully made us, wants us to be kept...
24 July, 2023
Get Settled: Find Your Footing When the World Is Shaky Ground
Have you ever felt unsettled? Maybe things at home are unstable. Your job may be about to be terminated. Or anxiety threatens to steal your breath every chance it gets....
10 July, 2023
The Limitless Possibilities of God’s Grace
That’s why I like to think of each new day that God blesses us with as a freshly tied bow tie. Even though we are all far from perfect and in constant need of God’s grace, when we allow his grace to work in and through us...
26 June, 2023
Keep Calm and Carry On: 3 Things That Can Destroy Your Faith & How to Stop Them
WRITTEN BY: EMILY COPELAND Keep calm and carry on. That mantra works well in many areas of life, but it’s not so easy to keep calm or carry on when...
12 June, 2023
Purpose: Finding Focus in a Distraction-Filled World:
So here’s a question for you, that I’ve had to ask myself a lot since opening my screen time app: How do we stay focused on our purpose when as a culture we are so distracted?
30 May, 2023
Parenting with Purpose: How to Make the Most of Your Time with Your Kids
WRITTEN BY: Emily Copeland When we welcome someone into our home, it’s not uncommon to receive questions about the two jars of marbles on display. The cool thing about that...
15 May, 2023
Purpose: How Do I Find Mine?
As I gave that first “yes” there was a hunger for a relationship with God, an eagerness to know what was next. I wanted to know what big thing he was going to ask of me and where to find his purpose in this yes.
01 May, 2023
The Why, What, and Who’s of Baptism
Maybe you’re even questioning if this is your next step, but how do you know if it is? As we dive into the “why, what, and who’s” of baptism, we hope that you will find the answers you...
17 April, 2023
Resurrection Hope
Have you ever found yourself in the space in between hopeful expectation and a reality that seeks to pry your fingers loose from the tentative hold they have on to hope? Maybe that promotion at work you anticipated getting was awarded to another, and
03 April, 2023
Prayer Guide
Prayer. What is it exactly? Have you ever struggled to find the “right” words to pray?
11 March, 2023
Day 21
You might wonder to yourself, ‘what’s next?’. If you’re like me, then the structure of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting followed by the Day 22 devotional established a new rhythm...
19 February, 2023
Day 20
We are not cleansed for only a season or outwardly, but by the shed blood of the perfect Lamb of God, we are washed clean...
18 February, 2023
Day 19
The Holy Spirit, in truth, is more than just a friend who sticks close or has a particularly helpful set of skills or knowledge.
17 February, 2023
Day 18
What that looked like for me was laying my battle of depression at the feet of Jesus—replacing feelings of unworthiness, selfishness, fear, and worry with God’s Word.
16 February, 2023
Day 17
Being brought to your knees, tears flowing down your face is not of our own doing—that is the Holy Spirit. Moving and working through the power of the worship, and it doesn’t stop there!
15 February, 2023
Day 16
...something resonated in my spirit as the youthful preacher offered the invitational prayer...Through the spirit of adoption, I had found my Daddy Warbucks and joined God’s family.
14 February, 2023
Day 15
When you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, imagine yourself as a blank canvas, just as the earth once was...The Spirit of God was hovering and waiting for us, just like when the heavens and earth were created—ready to paint yet another masterp
13 February, 2023
Day 14
Time can feel long to us, especially the dark times we go through. But they pass by in the blink of an eye to God.
12 February, 2023
Day 13
In the midst of uncertainty, instead of giving us what we so desperately want in the moment, Jesus gives us the only thing we truly need, his presence and eternal promise.
11 February, 2023
Day 12
God chose Jesus, our Messiah, to die on the cross for our sins. As followers of Christ, he has chosen us to be his hands and feet, bringing more people into his presence.
10 February, 2023
Day 11
God sent Jesus to rescue us from our sins because he is the Good Shepherd! He loves you unconditionally and is searching for you while you are lost.
09 February, 2023
Day 10
The name Jesus (also written Yeshua) means Savior. Before he was even born, God was announcing that Jesus was destined to be our savior.
08 February, 2023
Day 9
Immanuel is no longer far away, but is now with us. Jesus, the Son of God, came and walked this earth then died for our sins so that we would never have to face those dark and despairing times alone.
07 February, 2023
Day 8
There are times when I lose sight of who Jesus is and feel surrounded by the darkness of the world.... I pause and meet Jesus in his Word.
06 February, 2023
Day 7
Being eternal is a weird concept—let’s be honest! It’s difficult to picture something that has always existed. This would mean the laws and concepts of time do not apply to God.
05 February, 2023
Day 6
Have you ever felt that what God was requiring of you was too much? Did you struggle to respond in obedience? Abraham demonstrated his faith in God by responding in immediate obedience. God honored his faith and provided exactly what he needed.
04 February, 2023
Day 5
Even when we can not see him, God sees us in our distress and is working for our good. You are loved, you are cared for, and you are not alone.
03 February, 2023
Day 4
You might face times when your journey becomes exhausting, and you want to retreat back to your previous circumstances that you know best
02 February, 2023
Day 3
There was a point in my life when I was spiritually bankrupt. I didn’t just not have money, but I had no sense of direction. I felt alone as if God had forgotten me.
01 February, 2023
Day 2
On a recent vacation, I found myself in absolute amazement of Elohim, our Creator. I was reminded of what a masterful Creator he is; no one compares to him.
31 January, 2023
Day 1
I’d love to share something better than a resolution. It’s a habit that will surpass any resolution you may have this year, and it’s called your Slot and Spot–your time and place with God.
30 January, 2023
Searching For Joy, Peace and Hope This Christmas
We decorate, sing carols, bake cookies, and exchange gifts. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences these warm and fuzzy feelings during the holiday season.
05 December, 2022
How to NOT Blow Your Budget Through the Holidays!
The holiday season can be an exciting time of year…but also one of the most stressful. With so many parties to attend, decorations to put up, and gifts to buy for your friends and family, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and overspend!
21 November, 2022
Leaving Home With God By Your Side
As the days went on and the countdown to August 18th–move in day–approached, I really second guessed myself. Could I handle moving away from home? Yet, I knew that I would rather try and fail than not try...
24 October, 2022
No One Told Me It Would Be This Way
I was completely and utterly unprepared for the wave of emotions that consumed me. No one told me, warned me, or equipped me with how to handle the very challenging, life-changing event...
10 October, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 21
Shepherd to King! What a beautiful depiction of the scope of David’s life. David trusted God. He was called from a simple life in the field to become the leader of his people, and, as we’ve seen, it was anything but a straight and easy path.
18 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 20
If your legacy was based on who you are and what you do right now, would you be relieved or disappointed? Is it honoring God?
17 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 19
As David relinquished his plans to God, God’s vision for the temple was honored. Similarly, once we relinquish ours to him, we are allowing God’s plan to flourish.
16 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 18
Betrayal is a very human experience. In fact, many of us have either been betrayed by someone or something, or if we’re honest, we’ve been the person who betrayed someone else.
15 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 17
God has a story for each and every one of us. Yes, there will be times when we walk off the path and get lost or stuck, but God is with us every moment.
14 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 16
In the midst of our brokenness, God can heal our wounds and turn our eyes back to heaven when we simply ask him to enter our hearts. A miraculous change occurs, and our old, troubled heart is replaced with a new, pure one.
13 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 15
God can use anything to get our attention to draw us back to him because he loves us that much. He could even use something as drastic as a break-up in a relationship. However, he is always with us.
12 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 14
When we’re no longer relying on our GPS to recalculate, we eventually have to stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I, and how did I get here?”
11 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 13
I am so thankful that we serve a God that loves us and is always there for us. God was always there for David. He was faithful to his promises for David’s life, and we can trust him to be there for us and faithful to his promises in our lives.
10 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 12
When we are fearful, we may act out of character or do things, such as lie, because we do not want to face what we are scared of.
09 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 11
Forgiveness is not easy. Forgiveness is not a feeling. Forgiveness is rarely a “one and done experience.” We may need to ask God to give us grace to help us continually keep our heart pure towards those we feel have hurt us or wronged us.
08 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 10
"Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39) Just as important as loving God, is loving the people around you and not just in a friendly, neighborly way but with the same intensity with which you value your own life.
07 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 9
But at the minimum, we should have a few people that we know will be there for us through spring, summer, fall and winter—and that we can be there for as well.
06 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 8
Godly relationships are built on love, trust, and excellence. You can form a friendship with someone simply because they admire you!
05 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 7
No battle is too big or too strong for us to conquer when God is on our side. So whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, or whatever the case may be, run to God with your battles and fight them head on.
04 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 6
Life will throw many bears and lions at us, but what is our response? Are we going to run and hide just as the armies of Israel did in the face of Goliath, or are we going to grab the jaw like David and walk in complete faith and trust in God?
03 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 5
When we fight battles with the things of this world, we are only welcoming failure and temporary peace. David relied on his faith and God's strength to protect him.
02 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 4
Paul lets us know in Ephesians 2:10 that we have already been equipped to make a difference in the lives of others. He says, "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned...”
01 September, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 3
Each of us has been blessed with a special gift, and God sees it in us even if we can’t see it in ourselves.
31 August, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 2
Whether you were picked last for a team, passed over for a job, or told that you didn’t measure up to the task, you probably know how it feels to be overlooked. Chances are that David experienced some of those same feelings that you have.
30 August, 2022
Shepherd To King-Day 1
Who was David? What can his life teach us about God and ourselves? For the next twenty-one days, I invite you to join our community to explore answers to these questions.
29 August, 2022
Heaven Is Worth It
Does it ever feel like the world is a dark place? Despite the chaos, there is still beauty in the world for us to see every day.
25 July, 2022
How Can I Pray Through Persecution?
Endure persecution patiently? … Really? I don’t know about you, but that can feel like a lot to ask...
18 July, 2022
Are You In A Position To Hear From God?
God speaks to us in various ways and one way is through scripture, but we need to be in a position to listen. What does this mean, putting ourselves in a position to hear from him?
11 July, 2022
Journey Leadership Institute
"We got the news that we were moving to Delaware - we were less than excited"... read on to find out how God changed that!
20 June, 2022
Ashes Exchanged For Beauty
My mentor suggested that I join the Journey Leadership Institute Evening Program...The best part was being able to grow my leadership abilities with the other leaders in the program. Everyone was so supportive.
06 June, 2022
Journey City MSC Single “On My Side” Released
"On My Side", Journey City MSC's new single release, helps us declare the truth even when the darkness in our life seems to great to overcome!
09 May, 2022
God Is in the Moments of Waiting Too
Big moments are wonderful, but what about the little ones in between? What if we viewed them as important too?
25 April, 2022
From Denial To Reconciliation
Peter is the "rock" on which Christ built his church, but that doesn't mean he always got it right. Read how he fell short and Jesus loved him anyway.
11 April, 2022
Have You Adjusted Your Antenna?
When we are grateful, our “antenna” is adjusted, and our mindset shifts. We become more joyful, more considerate, and we find peace in our circumstances.
28 March, 2022
Maintaining An Attitude of Gratitude
We are called by God to have an attitude of gratitude, giving thanks when life is great and when it is not. Today, I’m grateful...
14 March, 2022
The Season of “Bleh”
Something I have found helpful is to know my triggers! The lack of sunshine because the days are oh-so-short and the nights oh-so-long is a huge contributor to SAD for me. I'm that person who turns their face to the sunshine...
28 February, 2022
Day 21
While most of us may not be constantly physically falling on our faces, there may be times when we feel like we are falling in an emotional, or spiritual way. Have you ever felt that way?
13 February, 2022
Day 20
In an effort to remain patient through this season, I kept confessing and surrendering all of this anger. It wasn’t until I began reading that verse from James 1:19 daily that I began to see change…
12 February, 2022
Day 19
I‘m going to go out on a limb here and say that you have experienced heartache and pain in your life at some point because someone has wronged you. I’ve been in that same position...
11 February, 2022
Day 18
I thanked him for giving his only Son to wash my sins away. In that instant, I felt peace and knew I was already forgiven.
10 February, 2022
Day 17
Here’s the kicker - we serve a God who has every detail of every second of every day already planned out. So why are we obsessing? He sees us. He knows us. And he loves us.
09 February, 2022
Day 16
When I intentionally hand over my anxiety and other cares to God, allowing him to fight my battles, it helps me to focus more on being joyful, prayerful and thankful.
08 February, 2022
Day 15
Bind kindness and loyalty deep into our hearts. Tie them around your neck each day like a necklace, as a reminder of how we should treat one another. Then you will find favor with God and people.
07 February, 2022
Day 14
Times when we feel like we are running into the same temptation over and over again, we need to remember God’s promises and the example he set for us. We all have been tempted - even Jesus.
06 February, 2022
Day 13
God restored my worth and now my value is not determined by how I'm treated or viewed but by my connection with him through Christ.
05 February, 2022
Day 12
Through it all, he is right there with us. In my darkest days of 2021, I knew God was always by my side, holding me up.
04 February, 2022
Day 11
But when I confess my sins, whatever they may be, they lose their power over me. I am strengthened by the grace of my Holy Father and he truly provides a way out.
03 February, 2022
Day 10
I found myself on my knees, in tears, grieving. It was there that I acknowledged the weight of my sin, recognized that no amount of sin is too great for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for me.
02 February, 2022
Day 9
I wish I had all the answers (like my kids think I do) or have everything in order (like my coworkers think I do); but the truth is, I have to remember to keep God as the center of everything.
01 February, 2022
Day 8
The first step to true surrender is willingness. In the first part of the scripture, Jesus says, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way.”
31 January, 2022
Day 7
God asks us to forgive whether it’s easy or difficult, when it’s convenient and when it’s not, and when it takes seven times or seventy times seven times.
30 January, 2022
Day 6
Once you put your faith in Jesus, you know that his sacrifice on the cross covers up your sins. You start to realize the importance of sharing your life...
29 January, 2022
Day 5
It is easy to get so caught up in our worry that we believe we are not able to help someone else. But by putting our focus on the needs of others we are able to take on the character of Jesus...
28 January, 2022
Day 4
But as the scripture states, through Jesus we are forgiven of our sins. So instead of carrying that weight and shame, willingly be transparent with Jesus and confess everything.
27 January, 2022
Day 3
Our Heavenly Father is omniscient, meaning he knows everything, and that knowledge extends to our sins. So, if God already knows, then why is confession so crucial?
26 January, 2022
Day 2
In order to surrender to him fully, you have to get to know him through building a relationship with him. Through a relationship with God, we can meet him where he has always been; right by our side!
25 January, 2022
Day 1
For the next 21 days, Journeyers will share a devotional. Drawing on a daily scripture, they'll share an observation to focus on, the application of that scripture, and a prayer to help us internalize God's truths.
24 January, 2022
Not Who I Once Was
How do we overcome the thoughts of regret and failure during this holiday season, as we start a new year? We choose to see how far we have come since then!
27 December, 2021
Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year
We all know just how stressful the most wonderful time of year can be, so how do we find the joy of the season? Where is Jesus in all this busyness?
06 December, 2021
Choosing To Be Thankful
I found out that if I drew closer to God, he came close to me. It has been a time for me to experience him in a way that I never have before. Everything we go through is another opportunity...
22 November, 2021
A Place To Belong
Do you ever feel out of place? Like you’re just somewhere you don’t belong? I’m willing to bet that you’re a lot like me and can answer “yes” to these questions...
08 November, 2021
A Story Of Baptism
Courtney and Scott were ready to proclaim their faith through baptism in the fall of 2021! Even when trials and struggles came, they saw God in it all. Read their story...
14 October, 2021
“For All” – Day Twenty-One (Close)
Many of those hymns that I dismissed as a child have become part of me as an adult. They remind me of God’s promises, his love for me, and the security that a relationship with him offers.
19 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Twenty
God calls us as believers to share his love and to lead others to the salvation that is available through Jesus.
18 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Nineteen
The streams that he [Jesus] leads us to will be life-giving, forever. There, with him, there will be an endless source of comfort and happiness.
17 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Eighteen
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past year, it’s that being around other people going in the same direction as you can bring you back to life.
16 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Seventeen
I began to compartmentalize God. I isolated my experience with him to Sundays and lived my life independently Monday through Saturday.
15 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Sixteen
I thought to myself, “The pastor is saying I can have joy and experience happiness if I practice a slot and spot and get with a group of like-minded individuals. Who could be like me?”
14 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Fifteen
I began seeing a therapist and we determined that what I was experiencing were anxiety and panic attacks. It was one of the worst things I’ve ever gone through.
13 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Fourteen
I can only marvel at God’s saving grace! He led us to the healing hands who could save my wife and since that time has blessed us.
12 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Thirteen
This led to me losing the people in my life that I felt I needed and it left me very heartbroken. In these moments, I cried out to God...
11 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Twelve
Peace that could only come from God. I knew, deep in my soul, that no matter what happened, God was with me...
10 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Eleven
It would certainly be amazing to live in a world where suffering was gone. But before we get to heaven, Jesus warned us that on earth we will experience temporary pain...
09 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Ten
But I’ll be bold enough to suggest that the template for dealing with it [trials] is the same – invite God into the fray with you.
08 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Nine
Sometimes, we are begging God to remove that thorn from our side, to make the pain go away, because we can’t deal with it!
07 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Eight
The test is refining you, as tough and difficult as that may be, it is for a greater good in your life and the lives of others!
06 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Seven
Asking God to remember something he promised sounds a bit absurd, but reminding him of his promises is an act of faith.
05 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Six
Our God loves us deeply and he will stop at nothing to win our hearts. He declared his love for us by sending his Son to suffer the penalty of our sin on our behalf, purchasing our freedom.
04 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Five
... I am now where I am closer to God than I ever have been. Over the past few months, the biggest change in my life that I have made is having a slot and spot every day.
03 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Four
It took some serious soul searching, and a special person in my life to introduce me to Jesus for the first time... and initially, I still wasn’t sure.
02 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Three
I placed unfair expectations on myself and those around me, in hopes that someone, somewhere, would live up to them. No one ever did. That was… until I put my faith in Jesus.
01 September, 2021
“For All” – Day Two
God loves us, and his love is so strong that nothing in all creation could stop him from loving us一not even our own self-doubts and shortcomings.
31 August, 2021
“For All” – Day One
Sometimes our environment makes it easy for us to feel like we don’t deserve to have a relationship with God. The good news is that this relationship isn’t merit-based, meaning we can’t earn it.
30 August, 2021
“For All” – Introduction
Romans 8:31 says, "If God is for us, who can ever be against us?" For the next 21 days you'll be on a journey to answer this question.
29 August, 2021
