Ken Ortize

Ken Ortize Pastor Ken Ortize has served as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel in Spokane, WA since 1983

09/04/2026

September 4, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Listen and Accept"

Wisdom requires a teachable heart. Proverbs tells us to listen to advice and accept instruction so that we may become wiser in the future. No matter our age or experience, there is always more to learn. Today’s devotional encourages us to receive godly counsel with humility, recognizing that listening well today can save us from costly mistakes tomorrow.

09/03/2026

September 3, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “A Hot Tempered Man"

An uncontrolled temper carries consequences. Proverbs warns that constantly rescuing a hot-tempered person from the results of their anger may only guarantee that the same problem happens again. Today’s devotional challenges us to recognize that real change requires more than escaping consequences. Wisdom deals with the heart of the problem and learns the value of self-control.

09/02/2026

September 2, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Discipline Your Son"

Proverbs encourages parents to discipline their children while there is still hope. Loving correction is not about anger or punishment for its own sake, but about guiding a child away from destructive choices and toward wisdom. Today’s devotional reminds us that godly parenting requires both love and courage. Sometimes loving our children means being willing to correct them.

09/01/2026

September 1, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Kind to the Poor"

Proverbs tells us that showing kindness to the poor is like lending to the Lord, and God Himself will reward such generosity. How we treat those who have little reveals much about our hearts. Today’s devotional reminds us that compassion is never wasted. When we give freely and care for those in need, we are honoring God Himself.

08/31/2026

August 31, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Careless Living"

Proverbs teaches that obedience to God’s instruction leads to life, while careless living carries serious consequences. The choices we make each day matter more than we often realize. Today’s devotional challenges us to pay attention to the direction of our lives. Wisdom does not treat God’s ways casually but recognizes that His commands are given for our good.

08/28/2026

August 28, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Able but Unwilling"

Proverbs warns that laziness can lead to inactivity, hunger, and unmet needs. The problem is not always an inability to act; sometimes it is simply an unwillingness to do what needs to be done. Today’s devotional challenges us to examine areas where complacency may be holding us back. Wisdom recognizes that God has given us abilities and opportunities, but we must be willing to put them to work.

08/27/2026

August 27, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “A Gift from God"

Houses and possessions can be inherited, but Proverbs tells us that a prudent wife is from the Lord. Some of life’s greatest blessings cannot be purchased, earned, or passed down—they are gifts from God. Today’s devotional encourages us to recognize and appreciate the people God has placed in our lives and to never take His blessings for granted.

08/26/2026

August 26, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Family Harmony"

Proverbs speaks candidly about the turmoil that foolishness and constant conflict can bring into a home. The people closest to us often experience the greatest impact of our attitudes and choices. Today’s devotional challenges us to consider what we are contributing to our families. Wisdom seeks to create a home marked by peace, respect, and godly character rather than continual strife.

08/25/2026

August 25, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Rage vs Favor"

Proverbs compares a king’s anger to the roar of a lion, while his favor is like dew on the grass. Authority has the power to bring fear or refreshment depending on how it is exercised. Today’s devotional reminds us that our attitudes affect those around us. Whether we lead at home, at work, or elsewhere, wisdom calls us to use our influence in a way that brings life rather than fear.

08/24/2026

August 24, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Overlook an Offense"

Proverbs teaches that wisdom makes us patient, and it is to our glory to overlook an offense. Not every slight demands a response, and not every wrong needs to become a conflict. Today’s devotional challenges us to resist the urge to retaliate or hold a grudge. Sometimes the wisest and strongest response is simply to extend grace and let it go.

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