Day 25: A Tender Heart  Read Mark 6:4-6  Jesus didn’t have a thin skin, but he did have a tender heart. He didn’t let people’s offenses harden him or make him bitter. Instead, he remained compassionat...  Read More

Day 24: The Cost of Being Offended  Read Mark 6:6  Nazareth missed out on Jesus’ miracles because of their offense. They couldn’t look past their familiarity with him to see what God was doing through...  Read More

Day 23: Depersonalizing Offense  Read Mark 6:5-6  Jesus wasn’t offended by the rejection he faced in Nazareth, even though the people intentionally disrespected him. Instead of taking it personally, h...  Read More

Day 22: Expecting Rejection  Read Mark 6:4  Jesus knew that prophets aren’t always welcome in their hometowns. He expected the rejection he faced in Nazareth. He didn’t let it surprise him or throw hi...  Read More

Day 21: When Offense Stumbles  Read Mark 6:1-3   When Jesus went back to his hometown, the people were amazed by him—but not in a good way. Instead of celebrating his wisdom and miracles, they took of...  Read More

Day 20: Trusting God’s Call  By Pastor Casey TaylorRead Exodus 3:12   When Moses questioned his ability to lead, God didn’t give him a pep talk about his skills or qualifications. Instead, God gave hi...  Read More

Day 19: Excuses and Self-Doubt  By Pastor Casey TaylorRead: Exodus 4:10-13  Moses wasn’t shy about offering excuses to God. “I’m not eloquent,” he said. “I’m slow of speech.” He doubted his ability to...  Read More

Day 18: The Inner Critic  By Pastor Casey TaylorREAD Exodus 3:11   When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses’s immediate response was, “Who am I that I should go?” That inner cr...  Read More

DAY 17: The Inner Critic By Pastor Casey TaylorREAD Exodus 3:11  Moses questioned his worthiness to answer God’s call: “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?” Moses is a classic example of imposter sy...  Read More

Day 16: God’s CallBy Pastor Casey TaylorREAD Exodus 3:1-4  “I’m coming to rescue them so I’m sending you!” That’s the call of Moses, to lead the exodus, literally, the journey out. That was his unique...  Read More

Day 15: Trusting God’s ControlRead: Jeremiah 29:12-14God promised the Jewish exiles that they would find Him if they sought him. Even in the middle of their exile, God was close. He hadn’t forgotten t...  Read More

Day 14: Thriving in Hard PlacesRead: Jeremiah 29:5-7Instead of simply surviving in exile, God called His people to thrive—to build homes, plant gardens, and seek the prosperity of their new community....  Read More