Like Dug from Up, we’re easily pulled off course. Solomon’s call to “be attentive” in Proverbs 4 reminds us that staying focused on God’s wisdom is a daily battle—and one worth fighting.

Many of us have lived out Elihu’s role—young, sincere, but unseasoned. God doesn’t require perfection in our ministry, but He calls us to grow through experience, listen before we speak, and let wisdom come from a life rooted in Him.

Focus, Organize, Understand, and Relate—these steps can help us retain not just facts, but spiritual wisdom. Using the science of memory, we can shape our habits to better store and live out God’s truth.

The book of Proverbs invites us to pursue wisdom, but today I’m seeing more clearly than ever that wisdom isn’t just a concept—it’s a person. Jesus is wisdom in the flesh, and following Him is the wisest choice we can make.

Job’s story reminds us that in seasons of deep suffering, unhelpful advice can worsen wounds—what people often need most is quiet presence and faithful love.

Would you leave ninety-nine to find one? Jesus would—and did.

By trusting God’s small beginnings, we’re called to be patient with others and ourselves, allowing room for slow, steady transformation as God builds his kingdom through seemingly ordinary acts of faith.

If your view of rest has felt more like a checklist than a chance to encounter God, let this be your invitation to rediscover the Sabbath’s true rhythm: one of healing, worship, and grace.

Your past does not disqualify you. The shame that once clung to your name has been replaced with God’s song of delight over you. Zephaniah proclaims a beautiful truth: God quiets you with His love.

Those three words—“Yet I will rejoice”—are a powerful declaration of faith. Habakkuk’s final words echo the cries of Job and David: life is hard, justice is mysterious, but God is still good. May you find courage today to say, even in uncertainty, “I will take joy in the God of my salvation.”

Waiting can feel unbearable, whether it’s just for a day or for a decade. I want to talk with you about how the prophet Micah helped me reframe what waiting really means—and how it’s not just about patience, but about trust in a God who never forgets His word.

I know how tempting it is to fight back when someone spreads lies or tries to ruin your reputation. But I want to share with you what I’ve learned from the Psalms: God doesn’t mind when we urgently cry out to Him. In fact, He welcomes our need. Our weakness isn't failure—it’s a doorway to His strength.

Just as our smartwatches and apps track our vitals moment by moment, God tends to our souls with daily strength, love, and mercy. This piece encourages us to stop expecting spiritual "push notifications" and start trusting in God’s steady, faithful updates.

In both the Old and New Testaments, we find instructions for how we can and should live our best lives, which happens when we align ourselves with God’s will and obey his precepts.

Friend, if you’ve ever wondered whether God sees your needs, take heart. Jesus tells us not to worry, because our Father already knows what we need. He cares for the birds—and He cares even more for you. Let’s release our anxieties today and trust in His abundant provision.

You may have every modern convenience at your fingertips, but don’t let that replace your connection with the One who provides what you truly need. As we learn from Jesus’ parable, it’s not about having it all figured out—it’s about knowing who to go to, and trusting that He cares.

Whether we find ourselves in the darkest depths of despair or sent on mission to the farthest corners of the earth, God is both our refuge and our strength, faithfully with us in every place and every purpose.

In a noisy world, true strength and clarity come when we choose the sacred stillness of silence—where we wait on God, hear His voice, and are reminded that He alone is our rock and salvation.

Centering on Isaiah 57:15 and Jesus’ tender moment in John 13, this devotion reminds us that God’s presence is both transcendent and intimately near. It offers hope that, while we may not grasp His purposes now, God continually revives and restores us, preparing us for the day when all will become clear.

Through Isaiah’s prophecy and Jesus’ words in John, we are reminded of the coming new heavens and new earth, where sorrow and suffering will be no more, and joy will last forever.