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God the Giver of Strength Apr 28, 2020

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to explore and experience the ways God gives us strength. There is not much better than becoming aware of our weakness and being met by God’s strength and grace in the midst of it. God fills in all the places we lack, and he wants to hold you up and strengthen you today in your weakness. We can release the need to appear strong because we have a very strong God on our behalf. May you experience the embrace of the Father today as you draw near.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 73:26, and today's worship is Confident by Steffany Gretzinger.

First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website.

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Reimagine what love looks like

Jesus summed up our purpose with two statements: love God and love people. Love is at the center of our Christian faith, but in this season of COVID-19, it can be more difficult than ever to experience it, much less live it out.

This is why we are launching volume 5 of our First15 Devotional Series, Love.

Within this 4-week journey, you will:

Learn how to stand firm on God’s love in every circumstance.
Receive lasting comfort in the goodness of God’s immense love for you.
Find ways to love others out of the overflow of God’s love for you, even from a distance.
Watch your faith come alive as you love God in word and deed.

If you are longing to experience God’s love in a deeper way, please request your copy of Love today.

CLICK HERE

The Lord Gives Direction Apr 27, 2020

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As we near the end of our week on God giving us good, heavenly gifts, we’re going to take time today to discover and reflect on the ways God gives us direction. Sometimes life can be confusing, and it is difficult to know which decisions to make. Thankfully, we have a Father who has sent his Spirit to speak and lead us through life’s winding paths. He has a plan for each of our lives, and he desires to partner with us to watch it unfold. May you find rest today in the direction God brings.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 37:23, and today's worship is Lead Me by KJ Scriven.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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Reimagine what love looks like

This is why we are launching volume 5 of our First15 Devotional Series, Love.

Within this 4-week journey, you will:

Learn how to stand firm on God’s love in every circumstance.
Receive lasting comfort in the goodness of God’s immense love for you.
Find ways to love others out of the overflow of God’s love for you, even from a distance.
Watch your faith come alive as you love God in word and deed.

If you are longing to experience God’s love in a deeper way, please request your copy of Love today.

CLICK HERE

The Lord Gives Contentment Apr 26, 2020

Show notes

In today’s devotional, we’re going to explore the way God gives us contentment in the midst of every season and place he plants us. May you walk in immense satisfaction today as you open your heart and mind to the Lord’s presence and truth. As you fix your eyes on Jesus and trust him, I pray you experience rich contentment today in God’s love and provision.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 19:23, and today's worship is Every Need by GT Music.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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Reimagine what love looks like

This is why we are launching volume 5 of our First15 Devotional Series, Love.

Within this 4-week journey, you will:

Learn how to stand firm on God’s love in every circumstance.
Receive lasting comfort in the goodness of God’s immense love for you.
Find ways to love others out of the overflow of God’s love for you, even from a distance.
Watch your faith come alive as you love God in word and deed.

If you are longing to experience God’s love in a deeper way, please request your copy of Love today.

CLICK HERE

God Gives Peace Apr 25, 2020

Show notes

As we continue our series on God the Giver of Gifts, we’re going to take time today to look at the peace God is faithful to give. We all need peace in this chaotic world, and thankfully God has an abundance of it, which he wants to lavish on his children. Open your heart today, be still, and take in the peace of heaven.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 85:8, and today's worship is Peace by Bethel Music.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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Reimagine what love looks like

This is why we are launching volume 5 of our First15 Devotional Series, Love.

Within this 4-week journey, you will:

Learn how to stand firm on God’s love in every circumstance.
Receive lasting comfort in the goodness of God’s immense love for you.
Find ways to love others out of the overflow of God’s love for you, even from a distance.
Watch your faith come alive as you love God in word and deed.

If you are longing to experience God’s love in a deeper way, please request your copy of Love today.

CLICK HERE

God Our Great Deliverer Apr 24, 2020

Show notes

Today as we continue to explore ways God is a wonderful, giving Father, we’re going to focus on the delivering power of God to set the captive free and rescue his people. Wherever you find yourself today, know that God is a safe rescue and the deliverer of our souls. He loves you mightily and is working on your behalf at all times. May that truth bring you immense peace and comfort as you experience his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 32:7, and today's worship is Defender by Rita Springer.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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Reimagine what love looks like

This is why we are launching volume 5 of our First15 Devotional Series, Love.

Within this 4-week journey, you will:

Learn how to stand firm on God’s love in every circumstance.
Receive lasting comfort in the goodness of God’s immense love for you.
Find ways to love others out of the overflow of God’s love for you, even from a distance.
Watch your faith come alive as you love God in word and deed.

If you are longing to experience God’s love in a deeper way, please request your copy of Love today.

CLICK HERE

God the Giver of Comfort Apr 23, 2020

Show notes

Our heavenly Father is the giver of every good gift. This week in the First15 devotional we’re going to explore the different gifts only God can give. His mercies are vast, powerful, and real. His love has the ability to completely overwhelm and satisfy every one of our needs. Everything he gives us satisfies, transforms, and leads us to abundant life. As we spend this week stirring up our affections toward God, allow your heart to become soft and open. Allow his loving character to draw you close and provide life to every dry and weary place in your soul.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 66:13, and today's worship is With You by Elevation Worship.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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Reimagine what love looks like

This is why we are launching volume 5 of our First15 Devotional Series, Love.

Within this 4-week journey, you will:

Learn how to stand firm on God’s love in every circumstance.
Receive lasting comfort in the goodness of God’s immense love for you.
Find ways to love others out of the overflow of God’s love for you, even from a distance.
Watch your faith come alive as you love God in word and deed.

If you are longing to experience God’s love in a deeper way, please request your copy of Love today.

CLICK HERE

First15 Conversations: Jeremy & Adrienne Camp Apr 22, 2020

Show notes

Craig and I recently sat down with Jeremy and Adie Camp to discuss topics from their new book on marriage, In-Unison. With Covid-19, things are crazier than ever with so many of us stuck at home. Issues that have been swept under the rug by busyness are rising to the surface, not only in ourselves, but in our marriages as well.

Adie and Jeremy discuss with us how to have a healthy, thriving friendship with your spouse in the midst of social-distancing. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! The fresh wisdom the Camps bring to marriage is inspiring, convicting, and deeply motivating.

Through honest stories and real experience, Jeremy and Adie’s story will encourage you to strengthen your own relationship with practical advice for dealing with conflict, cultivating friendship, truly knowing your spouse and building your own family culture. This is truly a conversation for such a time as this. What better time to invest in your marriage than now?

We were so encouraged by our talk with the Camps, and we know you will be, too.

God Desires to be Encountered Apr 22, 2020

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to respond to God’s open invitation to seek his face. God desires to meet with you just as you are. So great was his desire for real, restored relationship with you, that he would send his only Son. May the weights and cares of the world fall off of your shoulders today as you set out to seek the heart of your good and loving Father.

Our Scripture for today comes from Jeremiah 29:13, and today's worship is Be With Me by Bryan & Katie Torwalt.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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As the world seems to be spinning out of control, we often wonder where God is in the midst of it. The truth is that God isn’t far away, but he is inviting us into a closer and deeper relationship with him. Let’s not allow social distancing to turn into spiritual distancing. Instead, let us find peace and hope in the arms of our Creator.

We’re launching Vol. 4 of our First15 Devotional Series, Closer, to empower you every day to simply grow closer to God during these challenging times.

In the brand-new four-week devotional book Closer, you’ll discover:

How to draw closer to God in the midst of stress and anxiety
How to build an unshakable understanding of God’s character
How to receive the good gifts God is offering you every day
How to find hope and joy when life gets hard

Take four weeks to have an immersive, distraction-free experience with First15. Get your copy of Closer today.

CLICK HERE

God's Great Gift of Love Apr 21, 2020

Show notes

In today’s devotional we’re going to create space to talk about and receive God’s great gift of love. You and I were made to be loved by God. And until we make room to receive the unselfish, steadfast, tangible love of God, we’ll spend the rest of our lives striving, vying for affection from others. May striving cease today as we receive the lavish affection of our good and loving God.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 4:19, and today's worship is Lover by Capital City Music.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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We’re launching Vol. 4 of our First15 Devotional Series, Closer, to empower you every day to simply grow closer to God during these challenging times.

In the brand-new four-week devotional book Closer, you’ll discover:

How to draw closer to God in the midst of stress and anxiety
How to build an unshakable understanding of God’s character
How to receive the good gifts God is offering you every day
How to find hope and joy when life gets hard

Take four weeks to have an immersive, distraction-free experience with First15. Get your copy of Closer today.

CLICK HERE

God is Good Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

In today’s devotional, we’re going to dive deeper into the reality of God’s goodness. At every turn, just when I wonder how good God really is, he always has a plan to show me how truly loving and good he is. So as we begin, where are you questioning God’s goodness today? When things go wrong, when we get hurt, it’s only natural to start questioning and building walls. But rather than going our own way, let’s come before God with confidence, asking our questions and inviting him to meet us in a meaningful way today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:13, and today's worship is O Praise The Name/How Great is Our God by Influence Music.

Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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We’re launching Vol. 4 of our First15 Devotional Series, Closer, to empower you every day to simply grow closer to God during these challenging times.

In the brand-new four-week devotional book Closer, you’ll discover:

How to draw closer to God in the midst of stress and anxiety
How to build an unshakable understanding of God’s character
How to receive the good gifts God is offering you every day
How to find hope and joy when life gets hard

Take four weeks to have an immersive, distraction-free experience with First15. Get your copy of Closer today.

CLICK HERE

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