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06/24/2026

🌱 Can you choose to be vulnerable even when you feel misunderstood?

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Inspiring Daily Devotional

We often wait for our partners to notice our burdens, hoping they will read our minds. When they don't, we stop reaching out and start building walls. It is a lonely way to live within a relationship. We need to remember that meaningful connection requires intentional movement from both sides.

As Romans 12:10 says, “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.”

Choosing to honor someone when you feel ignored is a step toward holiness. It isn't easy, which is why we must invite God to help us respond with grace rather than hurt.

As Colossians 3:13 says, “Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another, even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.”

Find a quiet moment to share your feelings with your partner today without blame. Be vulnerable, state your needs, and trust that God is working in both of your hearts.

Today is a great day to speak clearly, listen patiently, and practice intentional kindness.

© 2026 Mark T. Stewart. Please share this devotional with others, but keep the copyright notice intact. Distribution without this notice is not permitted.

06/22/2026

Community Prayer Service

Join PACE Ministries on Friday, June 26th, for a special Prayer Service.

PACE Ministries will be praying for our youth, children, families, and community.

This season of prayer is open to all.

📍 2605 Memorial Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24501

All are welcome!

06/21/2026

If you missed our Father’s Day message by Dr. James R. Stewart here it is. Click the link below.

https://youtu.be/i-gIzlP1RAM?is=aFo6CXrOHRYSV2SU

06/19/2026

🙌 Do you ever feel like you have to earn grace?

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Inspiring Daily Devotional.

I know the feeling of trying to be enough, but we have to be honest, we are just not. That is when it hits me that our justification is already finished by Christ. “Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life” (Romans 5:18).

It is an unearned, beautiful present. When we stop trying to pay for it, we find peace.

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15). This gift is beyond our logic. It just forces us to stop performing and finally rest in His love.
Today is a great day to cease striving, accept grace, and rest.

© 2026 Mark T. Stewart. Please share this devotional with others, but keep the copyright notice intact. Distribution without this notice is not permitted.

06/18/2026

💭 The devil thought he had God trapped!

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Inspiring Daily Devotional.

The enemy thought he had outsmarted God by using the law against us. He knew the consequences of sin and felt sure that God was trapped by His own requirement for justice. He expected God to either destroy humanity or abandon His holy law. But God is never limited by the schemes of the adversary.

As Hebrews 2:14 states, “Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.”

God upheld His law perfectly while simultaneously opening the door and showing us mercy. He didn't break the rules; He paid the penalty Himself.

As 2 Corinthians 5:21 states, “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

That is a depth of love the enemy simply could not comprehend. We are not trapped in a cage, but set free by His grace.

Today is a great day to embrace His truth, accept His sacrifice and live in His freedom.

© 2026 Mark T. Stewart. Please share this devotional with others, but keep the copyright notice intact. Distribution without this notice is not permitted.

06/18/2026

Happy Father’s Day Weekend! 👔✨
Come join us this Sabbath, Saturday, June 20th, 2026, for a powerful and uplifting Father’s Day Message. We are honored to have Dr. James R. Stewart as our guest speaker, delivering a timely word entitled:
📖 “THE STRENGTH OF A FATHER’S LOVE”
Whether you are joining us in person or tuning in online, we have a full morning planned for the whole family:
🗓️ Schedule of Services:
9:45 AM – Adult Sabbath School Class
11:00 AM – Sabbath Service & Children’s Church
📍 Where to Join Us:
In Person: 2605 Memorial Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501
Streaming Live: Catch us right here on Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram!
For more information, visit our website at www.pace-ministries.org.
Invite a friend, bring your family, and let's celebrate the incredible impact of fathers together. See you there! 🙌

06/17/2026

🕊️ Fruit reveals what titles tries to conceal.

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Inspiring Daily Devotional.

Leadership has always carried spiritual weight because leaders have influence. Scripture never tells believers to follow leaders because of their position alone, admire giftedness alone, or excuse conduct because results appear successful.

God continually directs our attention beneath visible outcomes and into the character that produces them.

Many people struggle to speak honestly when leaders behave poorly because discernment is often confused with condemnation. Yet Christ never asked His followers to become blind. He invited maturity. Christians should not become cynical critics, but neither should they surrender discernment out of fear or loyalty.

Jesus taught, “Therefore by their fruits you will know them” (Matthew 7:20). Fruit includes speech, correction, restraint, humility, kindness, and whether people are treated with dignity. Fruit also includes what leadership permits and what leadership quietly tolerates. The atmosphere surrounding influence often reveals what words attempt to hide.

As Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” God’s standard has never changed. He is not impressed by status, titles, popularity, or public recognition. Heaven continues asking whether Christ is becoming visible.

This truth should not drive us into examining everyone else first. Scripture always turns discernment inward before outward. Ask whether your own influence produces peace or injury, humility or pride, restoration or humiliation.

Christ did not save us merely to become correct. He saved us to become like Him.

Before closing today, ask God privately what He wants you to receive from this message. If this encouraged you, share, like, comment, or request prayer so we can support one another and grow together in Christ.

Today is a great day to discern fruit, reflect Jesus, and strengthen one another.

© 2026 Mark T. Stewart. Please share this devotional with others, but keep the copyright notice intact. Distribution without this notice is not permitted.

06/16/2026

🕯️ Do not let accusations rewrite Heaven’s verdict.

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Inspiring Daily Devotional.

Many believers know God loves people generally, but quietly wonder whether they themselves truly matter. The enemy often attacks worth because discouraged hearts struggle to trust God's grace.

Jesus asked, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26). Christ reminds us that a soul cannot be measured by earthly scales.

As Isaiah 13:12 says, “I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.” Through Christ, God restores what sin tried to destroy.

The cross answers every accusation.

Today is a great day to believe God’s word, reject false measures, and walk in redeemed worth.

© 2026 Mark T. Stewart. Please share this devotional with others, but keep the copyright notice intact. Distribution without this notice is not permitted.

06/15/2026

✨ Does your life act as a fragrant, living sacrifice to your Creator?

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Inspiring Daily Devotional.

Living for God requires a surrender that goes deeper than outward actions.
It requires us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice.

Romans 12:1 says,
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.”

When we allow Him to shape our characters, we become holy offerings.

We are reminded in Hebrews 7:25 that: “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.”

He is our faithful, heavenly Advocate.

Today is a great day to cultivate a spirit of sacrifice, reflect His divine character, and rest in His intercession.

© 2026 Mark T. Stewart. Please share this devotional with others, but keep the copyright notice intact. Distribution without this notice is not permitted.

06/14/2026

"The Little Horn with the Big Mouth" is an in-depth sermon on Daniel 7 by Elder Mark T. Stewart. This sermon examines the prophetic vision of the "Little Horn," focusing on its characteristic arrogance and defiance against divine authority. The message explores the symbolic meaning of this power, its attempt to challenge the Most High, and the ultimate assurance that worldly opposition is no match for the sovereignty of the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man.

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The sermon “The Little Horn With The Big Mouth” is a deep-dive Bibl...