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09/07/2026

Being Truly Alive
by Pete Briscoe
(Devotion from Pete Briscoe Devotions)

Unbeing dead isn’t being alive. —E. E. Cummings

I’m sure you’ve already realized that this whole “identity thing” is really important to me. Knowing who we are in Christ is … well, I think it’s one of the most important concepts in authentic Christian spirituality. Living it is the difference between “unbeing dead” and being truly alive.

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ…. (Romans 8:14-17)

I grew up in the 1960s, and I’ve heard it said, “Anyone who says they remember the 60s clearly wasn’t there.” It’s kind of like that with this passage. “Anyone who says they know what Romans 8 means clearly hasn’t read it.” Now, I’m not talking about the simple meaning of the words. I’m talking about what these words mean to us. It’s profound stuff. It’s mystical and full of wonder. And it’s powerfully practical. Read it again.

Imagine that you’re living out the meaning of these words… because you can. This is who you are in Jesus Christ.

- Led by the Spirit.
-Adopted as a child.
- Crying out to God as your “Abba” Dad.
- An heir of the Father with a full inheritance shared with Jesus and other brothers and sisters.

Dear Jesus, conform my beliefs to the truth of Your Word. And please make these truths come alive in my heart! Amen.

09/06/2026

Our Journey
Isaiah 60:15-20; Ephesians 5:1-20

09/06/2026

An Amazing Aspect of Who You Are in Christ
by Pete Briscoe
(Devotion from Pete Briscoe Devotions)

The Word became flesh, and then, through the theologians, He became words again. —Karl Barth

I love theology. I also love theologians. But sometimes, they can use unnecessary verbiage. The same thing can happen when we use religious terms to describe simple truths. Yeah, it really sounds spiritual, but do we really understand the simplicity and the power of the message? And sometimes, even if we do get the message, we can shrug it off because it seems so far from our experience.

Today, no shrugging is allowed. Check out the simple, straightforward meaning of these two passages:

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3)

For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. (Romans 8:29)

God is at work this very moment, conforming you to the image of Jesus, who is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being!

That’s not just good theology, that’s an amazing aspect of who you are in Christ.

Abba Father, by faith, I believe that You are now my life and that You live in me. I believe that You are conforming me into the image of Your Son—the One who brings radiant glory to Your name and an earthly representation of Your being. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief! Amen.

09/05/2026

Your Place in the Family of God
by Pete Briscoe
(Devotion from Pete Briscoe Devotions)

A father is someone who carries pictures in his wallet where his money used to be. —Unknown

There is just something about this adoption thing. Something about the way a child is chosen and accepted by choice, not by reluctant obligation, but out of pure joy—often at great expense. If God carried a wallet, your picture would be in it, and you would know that it cost Him everything to put it there—an eternal love that paid the ultimate price so we might become one with Him and His family. That’s a special kind of love—a love that goes in search of someone to receive and then chooses to do so.

For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love, he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. (Ephesians 1:4-5)

Yes, our adoption is by the Father’s choice and desire. Pulling us into a family where Christ calls us brothers and sisters. But, like all families, dynamics change. For a time, Jesus walked with our siblings in physical person, but He knew that things were going to change, and so He prayed a most remarkable prayer to our Father. May our prayers echo His prayer:

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one—I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. (John 17:20-23)

09/04/2026

Hope that Defeats Fear
(Devotion from Wels Devotions)

“The gates of Hades will not overcome it.” ~ Matthew 16:18

Jesus promised, “The gates of Hades will not overcome it.”

Jesus never promised his church an easy path. Christians experience persecution, temptation, suffering, and spiritual warfare. Satan constantly seeks to discourage believers and undermine the gospel. Yet Jesus assures us that hell itself cannot overcome his church.

Notice that the gates belong to hell. Gates are defensive. Jesus Christ is advancing his kingdom as his gospel reaches hearts throughout the world. Satan cannot imprison those whom Jesus has redeemed and set free.

That promise extends personally to every believer. There are days when guilt weighs heavily on us. We remember sins we wish we could erase. The devil whispers that God could never forgive someone like us.

But Jesus has already answered those accusations. Through his death and resurrection, he has defeated sin, death, and Satan. The enemy may accuse, but he cannot condemn those who belong to Jesus Christ.

This confidence enables Christians to live courageously. We need not fear the future because our Savior reigns. We need not fear death because Jesus has conquered the grave. We need not fear Satan because Jesus has already won the victory.

Perhaps you’ve spent much of your life trying to avoid thinking about death or eternity. Jesus invites you to face those questions honestly—not with fear, but with hope. He came precisely because death is our greatest enemy. By dying and rising again, he has opened the way to eternal life for all who trust in him.

The Christian message is not that good people earn heaven. It is that Jesus has opened heaven through his death and resurrection. That is a hope worth exploring. As the Bible says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” (Romans 10:11)

Whenever fear threatens your heart, return to Christ’s promise. The battle belongs to him, and he has already secured the outcome.

Prayer:
Jesus, my Savior, when fear and temptation surround me, remind me that you have defeated every enemy. Keep me confident in your promises and steadfast until eternal victory is fully revealed. Amen.

How are you doing on your life's journey? Some helpful advice not given my Lucy, but rather Paul. Ephesians 5:1-20 & Isa...
09/03/2026

How are you doing on your life's journey? Some helpful advice not given my Lucy, but rather Paul. Ephesians 5:1-20 & Isaiah 60:15-22 will be our Scriptural focus this Sunday. Join us! 10:15ish as usual or anytime thereafter here on our page.

09/03/2026

A Church Built by Jesus
(Devotion from Wels Devotions)

(Jesus said) “I will build my church.” ~ Matthew 16:18

Many people have mixed feelings about the Christian Church. Some have wonderful memories. Others have painful ones. Some think churches are full of hypocrites. Others wonder whether organized religion is even necessary.

Jesus knew his followers would not be perfect. Peter himself would later deny knowing Jesus three times. Yet Jesus still said, “I will build my church.” Notice that he did not say, “People will build my church.” The Church belongs to Jesus. Christians are not gathered because they are better than everyone else. They are gathered because they know they need forgiveness.

A hospital is filled with sick people, not because sickness is good, but because healing is needed. The Church is much the same. It is a place where people hear God’s promises, receive his forgiveness, and grow in faith together.

Sometimes Christians and Christian churches become discouraged. We may wonder whether our efforts matter. Jesus reminds us that the Church’s foundation is not human wisdom, popularity, or impressive programs. The Church stands on the confession that “Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16) Wherever Jesus Christ is faithfully preached, there his church is found.

Buildings may crumble. Congregations may struggle. Cultures change. Yet Jesus Christ continues to build his church through his gospel.

The foundation of your own faith is equally secure. Your confidence is not in your consistency or strength, but in Jesus Christ’s unchanging promise. He remains faithful even when his people struggle.

So, if you have stayed away because Christians have disappointed you, remember this: Christianity is not built upon perfect people. It is built upon a perfect Savior. Jesus gave his life for imperfect people. He welcomes doubters, failures, and sinners.

When you visit a faithful Christian congregation, you should not expect to find flawless people. Instead, you should expect to hear about a flawless Savior who loves broken people enough to die for them. That is the Church Jesus Christ continues building today.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me look beyond the imperfections of people and see you. Lead me to a church where your Word is faithfully taught and where I may grow in knowing you. Amen.

09/02/2026

Faith Is a Gift
(Devotion from Wels Devotions)

Jesus replied . . . “This was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.” ~ Matthew 16:17

Many people think becoming a Christian is simply a matter of deciding to believe.

Jesus tells a different story. After Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ, Jesus said this understanding did not come from Peter’s own intelligence or effort. God had revealed it to him.

That is encouraging news. Jesus does not tell you to manufacture faith by trying harder. Instead, Christianity teaches that God comes to us. He speaks to us through his Word. He reveals his Son. He creates faith in his Son, Jesus Christ, where there was none before. “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17).

Think about every important relationship in your life. You only know another person because they chose to reveal themselves to you. The same is true of God. We cannot climb our way up to him. He must come down to us. And in Jesus, he has done just that.

That is why Christians gather around the Bible. We believe it is God’s own message, revealing his love through Jesus Christ.

The wonderful news is that God is not hiding from you. He wants you to know him. He wants you to know that your sins are forgiven because of Jesus. He wants you to know that death is not the end. He wants you to know that you are invited into his family—not because you have earned it, but because he loves you.

As you face today’s challenges, remember that your hope rests not in the strength of your faith, but in the object of your faith—Jesus Christ himself. He is the Rock of your salvation, the One who never changes, and the Savior who keeps all his promises (see Psalm 18:1-2).

So, keep reading the Bible, asking your questions honestly, and being filled with the Word of God at a faithful Christian church. God has a history of meeting people through his Word.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, reveal your Son to me. Help me understand the message of the Bible and lead me to trust in Jesus as my Savior. Amen.

09/01/2026

The Most Important Question
(Devotion from Wels Devotions)

“But what about you?” [Jesus] asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Matthew 16:15

If someone asked you, “Who is Jesus?” how would you answer?

Many people would say he was a great teacher. Others would call him a prophet, a revolutionary, or an inspiring example of love. Even those who do not consider themselves Christians often admire him.

When Jesus walked the earth, people had many different opinions about him, just as they do today. But his question to his disciples was personal. He asked, “Who do you say I am?”

The apostle Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16).

This confession is at the heart of Christianity. Christians believe Jesus is much more than a remarkable man. We believe he is God who became human to rescue us. Why? Because every one of us has something we cannot fix on our own. We all carry guilt. We all have regrets. We all fail to love others—even ourselves—the way we know we should. The Bible calls this sin.

Rather than leaving us separated from God, Jesus entered our world. He lived the perfect life we have not lived. He died on the cross to pay for our sins. Three days later, he rose from the dead, proving that sin and death no longer have the final word.

Jesus did not come merely to teach people how to live. He came to save them.

Perhaps you’ve never considered Jesus in that way before. Or perhaps you’ve dismissed Christianity because of disappointing experiences with Christians or Christian churches. If so, don’t begin with Christians but with Christ himself. Read one of the Gospels. Ask honest questions. Consider his claims.

The Christian faith ultimately rests on one person: Jesus Christ. And the question he asked Peter is still the question he lovingly asks every one of us today.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me to know you. Open my heart to understand who you are and what you have done for me. Lead me into your truth. Amen.

08/31/2026

Who Is Jesus?
(Devotion from Wels Devotions)

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” ~ Matthew 16:13-16

More books have been written about Jesus Christ than any other individual in history. One website estimates the number in the tens of thousands. As one might imagine, these books contain just about every opinion imaginable. Some view Jesus as God in human flesh. Others view him as a great human teacher. And some even claim that Jesus never existed at all.

What about you? What do you believe about Jesus? That was the question Jesus asked his closest followers one day. There were all kinds of rumors floating around about this amazing Rabbi named Jesus. Although there were differences of opinion, everyone agreed that there was nothing ordinary about him. In fact, Jesus’ words and miracles were so amazing that many people thought he must be one of the prophets of old who had come back to life.

Peter, one of the men who knew Jesus best, understood why Jesus was so amazing. Jesus was none other than God himself, who came to earth in human flesh. Jesus was the One God had been promising since Adam and Eve had first rebelled against him. Jesus was the One who would repair the relationship between God and his rebellious children. Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

He still is. Jesus is not simply a great human teacher. He is not just an interesting historical figure. He is not one religious leader among many. And he most certainly exists. He is your God. He is your Savior. He is your hope for a life beyond this one and your hope for a life of meaning and purpose here and now.

Finally, it doesn’t really matter what a website says about Jesus. What matters is what you say about Jesus. Who do you say he is? Say he is your Lord and life and love—because he is.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank you for revealing yourself to me as my God and my Savior from sin. May this belief be reflected in everything I do and say. Amen.

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