All This
“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 (ESV) Have you ever stopped to look at your life and think, “Wow… God has given me all this”? Not just the
Don’t Let Church Hurt Keep You From God
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you've ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when you came
The God You May Not Know
“Be still, and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Let’s start with a question—have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” Christian things, but feel like God is still somehow
Letting God Build It
"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1 (ESV) All around us, people are building things. Careers. Families. Brands. Followers. Nest
Look Up!
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 (NASB) We’d like to start this week’s devotional with a story. Recently, we were
Beth Jarvis Silliman – Serving others in personal transformation, community, and continual discovery.
Beth Jarvis Silliman is an ordained minister in the Independent Christian Church, recognized for her deep commitment to supporting and equipping ministers and faith communities. She currently serves as the Director of the Ministry Resource Center at Emmanuel Christian Seminary
Which God Do You Follow?
“Little children, guard yourselves from idols.” 1 John 5:21 (NASB) The very first commandment God gave His people when He spoke from Mount Sinai is found in Exodus 20:2-3. It wasn’t buried at the end of the list, and it wasn’t a suggestion.
Changed Hearts
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 (NASB) When Jesus stood in front of Pilate during
Lavish Love
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1 (NIV) Love is one of the most overused words in our world today. We
New Year, Renewed Faith
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (ESV) New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated days of the year. A day filled with hope, promise, and an eye to the