NE Iowa FCA

09/04/2026

Friday Devotional: Called to Love

Choosing to love others like Jesus loves us, even when it’s hard.

Have you ever been on a team where it feels like a battle to love your teammates? Or have you ever competed against teams or players who seem impossible to love? Maybe they have a poor attitude or are unkind in how they compete. Perhaps their actions show they do not deserve your kindness and love.

Let’s be honest; we, too, can be hard to love at times. But as followers of Jesus, we know that God loves us even when we do not deserve it. As we seek to become more like Jesus, we are called to love others as He has loved us.

God's love is powerful and transforms us from the inside out.

God loves us with a sacrificial love.

As disciples of Jesus, we are commanded to love others as God has loved us. Jesus tells us in John 15:12, “This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you.”

The Holy Spirit ultimately empowers us to love like Jesus and to become more like Him.

When it feels like an uphill battle to love those God has placed in our path, remember how Jesus has loved you. Remember the calling on your life to become more like Jesus, and the gift that you have with the Holy Spirit to love others as Jesus has loved you. Loving others may seem challenging, but when it comes from the overflow of your walk with Jesus, it is not only possible, but life-changing.

Quarter Verse:
“This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you.” - John 15:12

Questions for Reflection:
How have you been loving others as Jesus has loved you? How can you show God’s love to your teammates?

Challenge:
Commit to showing God’s love to those around you this week by choosing to love others in challenging moments.

Article By Hannah Campbell, FCA Georgia Regional Director of International Advancement

08/31/2026

For there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:5

08/28/2026

Friday Devotional | All About Appearance

Bettering ourselves may look different than you think.

Appearance can be a tricky concept. It can detail someone’s view of you or how you view yourself. It is easy to get caught up in differing definitions, but the reality is that our primary role is to know how God views us.

If the Creator of the universe says that we are remarkable and wonderful, how should that change our perspective, the way we see ourselves, our appearance and behaviors?

“But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”
— 1 Timothy 4:7-8

God created us in His image, and it is an act of worship to the Lord to steward our physical bodies well. But most importantly, we are not to stop there. We need to continually push our spiritual growth as much as we train our bodies.

Training in godliness as a Christian means actively pursuing a life that reflects God's character, growing in faith and living in obedience to His Word.

How we appear before God shows the state of our hearts. It is important to take care of our bodies, as God has given them to us to live and love as He does. And it’s important to care for our souls, as our spiritual training builds spiritual muscles and honors God, who wonderfully and purposefully created us.

Let’s appear like Him today.

Article by Jeff Melton, FCA Communications Manager

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.

Matthew 7:24

08/21/2026

Friday Devotional | Walk His Way

How to follow Jesus' example and grow in Christ.

Following someone else’s example is a tried-and-true proven method for improvement. But eventually, there comes a point when watching highlight reels and trying to duplicate the move just doesn’t cut it. A real coach and practice are needed to institute lasting growth.

If we are going to truly grow and remain in Jesus Christ, then we need the same thing: a real coach and real practice.

“The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked.”
— 1 John 2:6

We don’t have to go searching for someone to show us how to remain in Jesus. Jesus is our coach. We walk as He walked.

Jesus spent time alone with God. The same commitment applies to our time with God. We cannot know God or what He wants if we do not spend time with Him.

As we remain in Him, we produce fruit of the Spirit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Following the ways of Jesus means we are following a perfect coach. We can rest assured that being coached by Jesus will result in fruit in our lives.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me.”
— John 15:5

Jesus always has the perfect game plan. Fruit and life transformation only happen with Him.

Article by Suzanne Anderson, FCA Print Resources Manager

08/19/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

What if your next job could be more than a job?

Northeast Iowa FCA is looking for someone who wants to use their gifts, passion, and faith to make an eternal impact through the ministry of FCA.

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Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
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08/17/2026

Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.

Psalm 143:10

08/15/2026

That’s our guy!
So thankful for the way he leads our team!

08/14/2026

🚨 FIELDS OF FAITH IS THIS SUNDAY! 🚨

We’re just 2 days away from an incredible night in Cresco!

📍 Cresco Football Field
📅 Sunday, August 16
🏈 6:00 PM – Tailgating Activities
🎤 7:00 PM – Chris Norton

Come hear an inspiring message of hope, faith, and perseverance from Chris Norton.

Bring your friends, family, teammates, and neighbors! This FREE event is for everyone!

We can’t wait to see you there!