Bi-weekly devotional, August 6 – 23, 2023
This devotional series is meant to inspire and equip you to share your story. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” The thought of ‘giving an answer’ can feel scary. It doesn’t need to be. This series will provide a framework for sharing your story in a way that is compelling and attractive to those around you.
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So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.
1 Thessalonians 2:8 (ESV)
August 23, 2023
What It Means To Witness
Sometimes, it’s hard to know how best to share the Gospel. But it’s simpler than you think. Read More ›
…And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!’”
Romans 10:14–15 (NLT)
August 20, 2023
A Story Worth Sharing
Sometimes, the Gospel comes through best when we simply share the story of our faith journey and let God do the rest. Read More ›
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 1:19 (NIV)
August 16, 2023
Finding Beauty in the Brokenness
Sometimes listening to the stories of others can help us process our own pain far more than we would ever expect. Read More ›
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)
August 13, 2023
Listen
Do you shrink back from inviting conversations about the hard stuff because you’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing? Here are some ways to be there for others. Read More ›
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
August 7, 2023
Writing For An Audience Of One
Charleston author, Nicole Seitz, discusses how writing for an audience of One can help you understand yourself and others. Read More ›
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”
John 4:39 (NIV)
August 6, 2023
The Day Everything Changed
It takes courage to put yourself out there, to share your story. Learn where to begin and how to identify key moments of change. Read More ›