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06/02/2026

“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” (Hebrews 10:35 NIV)

In a politically correct country full of attacks on biblical worldviews, how do you live with uncommon courage? There are two things you need to do:

1. You need to accept God’s Word as your authority. Why? Because it is the only source that will never lie to you. If you’re going to be a man or woman of courage, you need to build your life on the rock that never changes, not on popular opinion. Build your life on the understanding that “God said it, I believe it, and that settles it — whether I understand it or not.” Hebrews 6:18 says, “God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us” (NLT).

You will build your life on either the world or the Word. I say things all the time that are unpopular. Why? Because I fear displeasing God more than I do your rejection.

If you don’t know what you believe, you need to figure it out. Your local church is a great resource and can help you find the material that will help you get deeper in and more familiar with God’s Word.

2. You need to spend personal time with Jesus. “The leaders saw that Peter and John were not afraid to speak, and they understood that these men had no special training or education. So they were amazed. Then they realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13 NCV). The more time you spend with Jesus, the less you are going to be intimidated by the opinions of others and the more courage you’re going to have.

Standing courageously for an unpopular opinion isn’t easy, but the rewards of standing courageously for the truth will last forever. Hebrews 10:35 says, “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded” (NIV). - Uncommon Courage: Day 6 • Devotional

05/31/2026

Most of us are waiting for the right moment.

The right time.
The right feeling.
More confidence.
More certainty.

But what if faith isn't about feeling ready?

What if faith is taking the next step because God is trustworthy?

Today is the final message in our Fearless series as we look at the conclusion of Gideon's story and discover how God often does His greatest work when we simply choose to obey.

If you've ever felt afraid, uncertain, inadequate, or stuck waiting for the perfect moment, this message is for you.

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05/30/2026

To live with uncommon courage and stand up for Christ, you have to learn how to clarify your worldview — what you base your beliefs on. There are non-Christian worldviews that compete for your devotion every day. Here are the four most popular anti-Christian worldviews:

Materialism: What matters most is money. Materialists measure their success by wealth, but you didn’t bring anything into the world, and you won’t take anything out of it. You were made for more than things. The greatest things in life aren’t things.

Hedonism: Whatever feels good is good. For hedonists, pleasure is their god. Their goal in life is to be comfortable and have fun. But happiness is not the goal in life; happiness is a by-product of living out your purpose. Holiness creates happiness.

Individualism: What I want comes first. America was built on rugged individualism, and today that has evolved into a culture of narcissism. But God didn’t create you to live for you. If you want to follow Jesus, you have to put aside your selfish ambition. God opposes self-centeredness because God is love, and love is never selfish.

Socialism: Government should control everything. God is not an anarchist; everything should be done in order. I’ve spoken at most of the major, secular elite conferences, and I’ve discovered this: Politics is the religion of people who don’t know God. There is nothing wrong with politics, but it shouldn’t be your savior. I’m to be a responsible citizen, but I do not owe the government my life. My greater loyalty is to God and not to the government.

What is the result of these worldviews? The crumbling of our culture, the crisis in our schools, corruption in our businesses, chaos in our government, carnality in our churches, confusion in our families, and conflicts in our personal lives. Any time we don’t go by the owner’s manual, we’re the ones who get hurt. You see, we don’t really break God’s laws — they break us.

God is calling Christians to stand up for his truth “against world opinion.” You can only do that when you have a solid foundation in God’s Word and the uncommon courage that comes from a relationship with him. - Uncommon Courage: Day 4 • Devotional

05/27/2026

God wants you to have uncommon courage and stand up for what you know is true and right.

To stand courageously, you have to know what God says is the truth and what the world believes. This is called a worldview — what you base your beliefs on. Every person uses a different filter through which they see and understand the world. We may all be looking at the same event, but we will see it differently because of our conflicting worldviews.

Your worldview includes how you see God, yourself, others, the past, present, and future, money, time, good and evil. It influences everything in your life. Every time you make a decision, you access the worldview database in your mind and decide that, because you believe this, this is what you’re going to do. Your worldview influences every choice you make.

You are profoundly influenced by the worldviews of others. Every time you have a conversation, a worldview is being communicated. You are influenced by the worldviews of your parents, friends, an advertisement, or a newspaper article. Nothing is fair and balanced, because everyone has a worldview.

It is absolutely crucial, then, that you base your worldview on God’s Word, which is the only truth.

In a national survey, 62 percent of Americans claimed they are “deeply spiritual.” When asked how that spirituality affects their decision making, 31 percent said they make moral choices based on “what feels right and comfortable,” 18 percent on “whatever is best for me,” 14 percent on “whatever causes the least conflict with others,” and only 16 percent on “what God’s Word says.”

You may be a Christian and headed for Heaven, but you can also have a non-Christian worldview because you’ve based it on what you’ve learned from the world and not from the Word.

Matthew 10:32 says, “Stand up for me against world opinion and I’ll stand up for you before my Father in heaven. If you turn tail and run, do you think I’ll cover for you?” (MSG)

God is telling you to take a stand for his truth. Taking that kind of stand requires uncommon courage that is only available through the knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. -
Uncommon Courage: Day 3 • Devotional

05/26/2026

One reason why you need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT).

Your service is desperately needed in the Body of Christ — just ask any local church! Each of us has a role to play, and every role is important. There is no small service to God; it all matters.

Likewise, there are no insignificant ministries in the church. Some are visible and some are behind the scenes, but all are valuable. Small or hidden ministries often make the biggest difference.

In my home, the most important light is not the large chandelier in our dining room but the little night-light that keeps me from stubbing my toe when I get up at night. There is no correlation between size and significance. Every ministry matters because we are all dependent on each other to function.

What happens when one part of your body fails to function? You get sick. The rest of your body suffers. Imagine if your liver decided to start living for itself: “I’m tired! I don’t want to serve the body anymore! I want a year off just to be fed. I’ve got to do what’s best for me! Let some other part take over.”

What would happen? Your body would die. Today thousands of local churches are dying because of Christians who are unwilling to serve. They sit on the sidelines as spectators, and the Body suffers.

God calls you to a service far beyond anything you could ever imagine. He created you for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). Whenever you serve others in any way, you are actually serving God. - Uncommon Courage: Day 2 • Devotional

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured freedoms we often take for granted, and we are forever grateful for their courage, selflessness, and love for others.

On this Memorial Day, we pray for the families and friends carrying the weight of loss. May God surround them with His comfort, peace, and unfailing care as they remember their fallen heroes.

We remember. We honor. We are grateful. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Dictionaries usually define conviction as a fixed or strong belief. Conviction is really much more than that. Your convictions include your values, commitments, and motivations.

I like the definition of conviction I once heard from the great Bible teacher Howard Hendricks: “A belief is something you will argue about. A conviction is something you will die for!”

Our convictions determine our conduct. They motivate us to take a stand and to act according to our values.

When you first become a Christian, you often do things simply because other Christians around you suggest or model them. You may pray, read the Bible, and attend services because you see the examples of others.

This is fine for a new Christian; little children learn the same way. However, as you grow, you must eventually develop your own reasons for doing what you do. Those reasons become convictions.

Biblical convictions are essential for spiritual growth and maturity. What is ironic today is that people often have strong convictions about weak issues (football, fashion, etc.) while having weak convictions about major issues (what is right and what is wrong).

Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (NRSV).

What convictions define your faith? -
Uncommon Courage: Day 1 • Devotional

05/23/2026

Do you ever wish you knew what the future held? Ruth knows her vow to stay with Naomi, her mother-in-law, is a huge, life-altering decision. But she has no idea if it will turn out well. Israel is a foreign land to her, and as a Moabite, she may not be welcome. She has lost her husband, and in Bethlehem, she won’t have many prospects.

Plus, Naomi is not in a good frame of mind. First, her husband died, and then both sons. She thinks God has abandoned her. But Ruth refuses to leave her. Surely life is not going as either woman anticipated.

Have you ever asked, “How did I get here? How did it come to this? Why is this happening?” We know Ruth is a heroine. But she doesn’t. She is just trying to do the right thing.

If you knew someone would later write your story, is there something you would be doing differently right now?

Ruth’s story, like all those in the Bible, helps us with our own. We can learn empathy; we can see what works—or doesn’t work so well, without having to experience it firsthand. We can learn how to prepare for turning points in our lives. We have the choice to give in to fear, or to follow where love and loyalty lead.

Ruth entrusts herself to God and steps into the unknown, and He delivers with blessings far beyond what she could have imagined. Later, we learn that Ruth’s son is the father of Jesse—the father of David—and in the line of Christ. Quite a legacy.

You may not be exactly where you’d hoped right now in your life, but God has a way of blessing those willing to go wherever He goes, no matter where He leads.

Reflect

Think of epic stories and the people in the Bible who have influenced your decisions most. - Fearless Devotional: Day 7 • Devotional

05/22/2026

Jesus was leaving. That was what the disciples were homed in on the night of the Last Supper. You can picture them growing uncomfortable, beginning to fidget, not understanding what was happening. Gone for how long? Where?

Then, Jesus goes even further. “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these…” (v. 11). So not only is Jesus leaving, but He expects the disciples to set out on new paths and do even greater things.

Do you think they felt inadequate and afraid? Have you ever been asked to step into a new role—or maybe just found yourself in one—and felt incapable of doing what was asked of you? In a matter of seconds, a whole conversation often takes place in our heads:

“What if I can’t do it? What if I fail?” Standing at a crossroads, we often turn in the direction of Comparison Road. “I won’t be as good at it as she is. She’s innately gifted. What I’m doing isn’t as important. I’m on Christ’s team, but I’m on the Junior Varsity. Yep. JV, for sure.”

That is a fast track to discouragement. Comparison Road is a dead end. Jesus said He does not give as the world gives. He does not measure us as the world does—or as we do ourselves. He sees us so differently. Do not use the world’s standards to measure your life and what you’re capable of doing for Christ.

The same Holy Spirit that strengthened the disciples lives in us. Lean on Him. The disciples were never left alone, and neither will you be. He is there every step of the way. All you have to do is turn in His direction.

Reflect
Consider the criteria you are using to determine your worth. - Fearless Devotional: Day 6 • Devotional

05/21/2026

There aren’t many things in life that we can be absolutely confident in. Every step of our lives—big or small—comes with some degree of uncertainty. Peter recognized the uncertainty of the world. He knew there would be countless trials, moments of despair, and times when circumstances would allow fear and doubt to creep in. However, he was confident that no matter what challenges might arise, God’s promises would never fail. Although we live in an uncertain world and our life stories may include chapters of failure, our faith grants us the certainty of hope. Christ gives us a living hope. It is an active, unshakeable promise of God’s undying love.

There are few things guaranteed. We can’t be assured that we’ll live long and healthy lives. We can’t be certain that those we love will love us in return. No one on this earth can promise that our plans will ever come to be. However, we can build on the firm foundation that God has an imperishable and unfading promise for our lives. It is permanent. It is certain. It is unchanging no matter where our lives lead us or what mistakes we make along the way. With that degree of certainty how could we even begin to let ourselves give in to our fears or doubts?

Reflect
We can live fearlessly in life, confident that God has imperishable, undying, and unfading plans for us. - Fearless Devotional: Day 5 • Devotional

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