
Today I Was Encouraged
Today I was encouraged. While reading Scripture, I was encouraged. But it might not be from a verse you would expect. Typically the passages that come to mind when we’re

Today I was encouraged. While reading Scripture, I was encouraged. But it might not be from a verse you would expect. Typically the passages that come to mind when we’re

Today I learned the truth. Actually, I learned a new truth. It’s weird to say that, because it implies there are multiple versions of the truth. Are there? This has

This post was written by Rose McCombs Jordan, a tourism director, park host, worship leader, and mentor. Visit beneaththefigtree.org for more information. Meeting God Where You Are In the end of

If you’re like me, part of the fun of traveling is shopping for your trip! Every new adventure warrants a new outfit. But I don’t want to waste money or fabric

Today I preached. I preached my sixth sermon this month. And I feel so grateful. January has been a month full of ministry! It began with a writing project with

I’m writing a book! Okay, so I’ve actually already written it. In 2023 I published my first devotional book The Way of Gratitude. Since then I’ve had it in my

Today I wrote a blog. When I began writing Today I blogs two years ago, my goal was to practice being present in the moment. This was a phrase I

Day 5: Read Matthew 5 Our Simply Christmas devotional ends where Jesus ministry begins. Matthew 5 opens with the Sermon on the Mount, and for the next two chapters we

Day 4: Read Matthew 4 While the first three chapters talk about Jesus, in Matthew 4 we begin to hear more from Jesus. As he was tested in the wilderness,

Day 3: Read Matthew 3 The story of Jesus jumps decades ahead in Matthew 3. Jesus isn’t a baby anymore, or even a toddler. His teenage years are skipped altogether!
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