
Daily reading & prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.

Daily Reading & Prayer
Grow In Your Faith
Read or listen to the Bible 5 minutes a day through the life of Jesus.
May 8, 2025
The Discipline of Staying Close
John 15:5 reminds us that true fruitfulness flows not from effort but from staying connected to Jesus, who is our source of life and strength. Remaining in Him is a daily, deliberate discipline that grounds us in grace, allowing peace, joy, and lasting impact to grow naturally from intimacy, not performance.
May 7, 2025
Not Everything Hard Is a Sign to Quit
Romans 5:3–4 teaches that struggle isn't a sign to quit, but an invitation to grow, as God uses suffering to build perseverance, shape character, and anchor us in lasting hope. Rather than escaping hard moments, we’re called to trust that even difficulty carries divine purpose, forming strength and resilience within us.
May 6, 2025
Don’t Miss What’s Right in Front of You
Luke 10:41–42 reminds us that in a world of constant motion, Jesus invites us to choose presence over productivity. Like Mary, we’re called to pause, notice His nearness, and give our full attention to what truly matters—being with Him, not just doing for Him.
May 5, 2025
Pace Over Pressure
Matthew 11:28–29 reminds us that true rest is found not in striving but in walking closely with Jesus, who offers a gentle and steady pace for our lives. Instead of yielding to internal or external pressure to perform or rush ahead, we are invited to align with His rhythm—one of grace, presence, and sustainable peace.
May 4, 2025
The Finish Line Isn’t the End
2 Timothy 4:7 reminds us that finishing the race of faith isn’t about speed or recognition but about faithfully persevering, keeping our eyes on Jesus, and trusting that the true reward is His presence and perfect love at the journey’s end.
May 3, 2025
Run From Who You’re Not
2 Corinthians 5:17 proclaims that in Christ we are made completely new, inviting us to drop the old labels and lies that weigh us down and to run from a secure identity rooted in His love, freedom, and finished work.
May 2, 2025
When It Hurts to Keep Going
James 1:12 encourages us that perseverance through trials is not about pretending the pain isn't real, but about trusting God to strengthen and sustain us, knowing that steadfast faith leads to deeper life, lasting joy, and the fulfillment of His promises.
May 1, 2025
Run With the Team
Philippians 2:4 calls us to run the race of faith not alone but together, encouraging, supporting, and caring for others along the way, just as Jesus modeled a life of connection, compassion, and shared strength.
April 30, 2025
The Slow Mile
Galatians 5:25 reminds us that spiritual growth often comes not through rushing ahead but by patiently keeping in step with the Spirit, trusting His pace even when life feels slow, so that deeper character and clearer purpose can be formed within us.
April 29, 2025
Trust the Route
Proverbs 3:5–6 teaches us that true guidance comes not from leaning on our own understanding but from fully surrendering to God's direction, trusting that He will purposefully lead us—even when the path feels uncertain or uncomfortable.