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Communion with God Jan 05, 2022

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Today we’ll explore what I hope is the fruit of every day’s devotional, communion with God. We serve a God who is simply after being with us. Every moment of every day is a chance to let God in, to live in real restored relationship with him.

May God guide us ever closer to him as we create room for him to fill right now.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 33:22, and today's worship is I Always Will by Vineyard Anaheim.

What is Prayer? Jan 04, 2022

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Today we’re going to look at what I believe is the most life-giving aspect of daily time alone with God, prayer. There are so many ideas out there about what prayer should be. Today my hope is to clarify what prayer can mean for you and me in this space we’re creating for God’s presence by looking at Scripture together. And then ultimately, making space today to really pray. My hope is that today clarifies a pathway for us that we can walk every day into deeper relationship with God.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 14:15, and today's worship is Give Thanks by Steffany Gretzinger.

What is a Devotional? Jan 03, 2022

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This week we’re spending time breaking down the individual components of First15 by sharing God’s desire for each of them. The majority of First15 is dedicated to encountering God and learning about his character, but every now and then we will cover some teaching and tools that will help in pursuing God to greater depths. This week we will get back to the basics and learn some spiritual disciplines that will help us encounter him in deeper, more transformative ways.

Today in our week-long focus on the foundations of a quality time alone with God, we’re going to look at the devotional piece of our times together. I’m so excited to share with you my heart behind writing what you hear every day, and I know that our time together will help you get even more out of this space for God’s presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 4:16, and today's worship is Build My Life by Bethel Music feat. Pat Barrett.

What is Worship? Jan 02, 2022

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Today we’ll continue our week looking at the foundation of a quality time alone with God by looking at the value of worship. Worship is perhaps the most foundational part of a quality time alone with God. It takes what can so often be a self-centered time, and empowers us to put God, with all his love and goodness, right at the center of our time instead.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 59:16, and today's worship is Only Jesus by Brian and Jenn Johnson.

What Does it Mean to have Time Alone with God? Jan 01, 2022

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This week we’ll spend time breaking down the individual components of First15 by sharing God’s desire for each of them. The majority of First15 is dedicated to encountering God and learning about his character, but every now and then we will cover some teaching and tools that will help in pursuing God to greater depths. This week we will get back to the basics and learn some spiritual disciplines that will help us encounter him in deeper, more transformative ways.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:8, and today's worship is Come Closer by Mark & Sarah Tillman.

Make Space for God to Fill Dec 31, 2021

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For the last day of the year, we’re going to take time to simply make space for God to fill.

Whenever we make a little room in our day, and in our hearts for God, it always amazes me how he can fill us with exactly what we need. So today, simply make room for God for whatever you need most, and allow him to fill that space with his good and perfect nearness.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 46:10, and today's worship is Build Your Kingdom by First15 Worship feat. Emily Huffaker.

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Dream Dec 30, 2021

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As we near the end of this year, today I want to create space to simply dream with God.

God has so many incredible plans for you next year. He has so many dreams in his heart for you. And today as we create space for him, my hope is that he shares those dreams with us, that we could partner with him in running after the abundant life he has for each of us.

May your heart be filled with the fruit of his incredible plans today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 37:4, and today's worship is That's the Power by Hillsong Worship.

Help people connect with God in 2022

Your gift is doubled!

Millions of people today are searching for peace. They’re searching for rest. They’re searching for something to help them find healing.

That something is a person: God himself.

And today, you can help more people connect with the God of true healing when you help expand the reach of First15 in 2022.

Thankfully, some generous friends have stepped forward with a $100,000 Matching Grant — which will DOUBLE your gift to help meet the $340,000 year-end goal and finish the year strong.

Here’s just a taste of what your gift will accomplish in 2022...

You’ll help the First15 daily devotional reach more people through our app and emails.
You’ll be a part of producing more podcasts that draw people into a deeper relationship with God.
You’ll help produce more printed resources and devotionals.
You’ll help create more powerful moments of worship music.
You’ll be a part of launching a new and improved app.
You’ll help expand the reach and impact of Primeros15.

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Hope in God's Nearness Dec 29, 2021

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Today we’re going to take a look at the fresh hope we have in God’s nearness.

God’s promise to be near to us as his people, and the great lengths he’s gone to commune with us in the Holy Spirit, has the power to change every moment of our lives. And one of the most powerful changes his nearness provides is hope, and the peace that comes with it.

As we make space for his presence today, I pray that he fills us with a new measure of hope and life in his nearness.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 33:22, and today's worship is Good to Me by First15 Worship feat. Taylor Zebracki.

Help people connect with God in 2022

Your gift is doubled!

Millions of people today are searching for peace. They’re searching for rest. They’re searching for something to help them find healing.

That something is a person: God himself.

And today, you can help more people connect with the God of true healing when you help expand the reach of First15 in 2022.

Thankfully, some generous friends have stepped forward with a $100,000 Matching Grant — which will DOUBLE your gift to help meet the $340,000 year-end goal and finish the year strong.

Here’s just a taste of what your gift will accomplish in 2022...

You’ll help the First15 daily devotional reach more people through our app and emails.
You’ll be a part of producing more podcasts that draw people into a deeper relationship with God.
You’ll help produce more printed resources and devotionals.
You’ll help create more powerful moments of worship music.
You’ll be a part of launching a new and improved app.
You’ll help expand the reach and impact of Primeros15.

So thank you for giving below — and don’t forget that the $100,000 Matching Grant will double the amount and impact of your gift!

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You Can Do All Things Dec 28, 2021

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As we continue our series allowing God to prepare us for the new year, today we’re going to look at the promise of God that we can do all things in his strength.

My hope is that we’re filled with courage and hope today for what God can and will do in us as we make space to live and work in him in this new year.

Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 4:13, and today's worship is There is None Like You by Steffany Gretzinger.

Help people connect with God in 2022

Your gift is doubled!

Millions of people today are searching for peace. They’re searching for rest. They’re searching for something to help them find healing.

That something is a person: God himself.

And today, you can help more people connect with the God of true healing when you help expand the reach of First15 in 2022.

Thankfully, some generous friends have stepped forward with a $100,000 Matching Grant — which will DOUBLE your gift to help meet the $340,000 year-end goal and finish the year strong.

Here’s just a taste of what your gift will accomplish in 2022...

You’ll help the First15 daily devotional reach more people through our app and emails.
You’ll be a part of producing more podcasts that draw people into a deeper relationship with God.
You’ll help produce more printed resources and devotionals.
You’ll help create more powerful moments of worship music.
You’ll be a part of launching a new and improved app.
You’ll help expand the reach and impact of Primeros15.

So thank you for giving below — and don’t forget that the $100,000 Matching Grant will double the amount and impact of your gift!

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New Beginnings Dec 27, 2021

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As we continue our series, allowing God to prepare us as the new year approaches, today we’ll make space for God to create new beginnings in our lives.

Every one of us needs a new beginning in some way, a fresh start in some area of our life. And this season heading into the new year is a perfect time to allow God to fill us with new life.

May you get a real sense of redemption and grace today as we seek the heart of God together.

Our Scripture for today comes from Lamentations 3:22-24, and today's worship is God of Revival by Brian Johnson.

Help people connect with God in 2022

Your gift is doubled!

Millions of people today are searching for peace. They’re searching for rest. They’re searching for something to help them find healing.

That something is a person: God himself.

And today, you can help more people connect with the God of true healing when you help expand the reach of First15 in 2022.

Thankfully, some generous friends have stepped forward with a $100,000 Matching Grant — which will DOUBLE your gift to help meet the $340,000 year-end goal and finish the year strong.

Here’s just a taste of what your gift will accomplish in 2022...

You’ll help the First15 daily devotional reach more people through our app and emails.
You’ll be a part of producing more podcasts that draw people into a deeper relationship with God.
You’ll help produce more printed resources and devotionals.
You’ll help create more powerful moments of worship music.
You’ll be a part of launching a new and improved app.
You’ll help expand the reach and impact of Primeros15.

So thank you for giving below — and don’t forget that the $100,000 Matching Grant will double the amount and impact of your gift!

CLICK HERE TO GIVE