Ken Ortize

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

06/23/2026

June 23, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Quarrelsome?"

Proverbs teaches that a love for strife often reveals a deeper problem within the heart. Some people seem drawn to conflict, controversy, and division, but wisdom seeks peace rather than constant confrontation. Today’s devotional challenges us to consider whether our words and actions are building bridges or creating barriers. A life marked by humility pursues peace, while pride often fuels unnecessary conflict.

06/22/2026

June 22, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Co-Signing"

Proverbs warns against carelessly guaranteeing another person’s debt. While helping others is often commendable, wisdom calls us to exercise discernment when making financial commitments. Today’s devotional reminds us that good intentions should be guided by wisdom. God desires us to be generous and compassionate, but also responsible stewards of the resources He has entrusted to us.

06/19/2026

June 19, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “True Friends"

One of the most beloved Proverbs teaches that a friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. True friendship is revealed not during seasons of ease, but in moments of hardship. Today’s devotional celebrates the gift of faithful relationships and challenges us to be the kind of friend who remains loyal when others walk away. Real friends don't disappear when life gets difficult—they draw closer.

06/18/2026

June 18, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Is Wisdom for Sale?"

Proverbs asks a penetrating question: What good is money in the hands of a fool if he has no desire to gain wisdom? Today’s devotional explores the truth that wisdom cannot simply be purchased. Knowledge may be available, but wisdom requires a willing heart. God offers wisdom freely, but we must value it enough to seek it and apply it to our lives.

06/17/2026

June 17, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Injustice"

God takes justice seriously. Proverbs declares that both acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent are detestable in His sight. Today’s devotional reminds us that truth matters. In a world where fairness is often distorted, God calls His people to pursue honesty, integrity, and righteousness. Wisdom refuses to compromise truth for convenience or personal gain.

06/16/2026

June 16, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Quarreling"

Proverbs compares the beginning of a quarrel to releasing water from a dam—once it starts, it can quickly grow beyond control. Today’s devotional challenges us to recognize the wisdom of stopping conflict before it escalates. Not every disagreement needs to become a battle. Sometimes the most godly response is to choose peace before division takes root.

06/15/2026

June 15, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Justice"

Proverbs warns against repaying good with evil. When kindness is met with betrayal, it not only harms relationships but reveals a deeper issue within the heart. Today’s devotional reminds us that God calls His people to act justly, honor goodness, and reflect His character in how we treat others. A life of wisdom responds to good with gratitude, not resentment.

06/12/2026

June 12, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Bent on Folly"

Proverbs describes the person who is committed to foolishness and determined to pursue the wrong path. When a heart becomes bent on folly, it resists wisdom, correction, and truth. Today’s devotional serves as a warning against hardening our hearts. God continually offers guidance, but we must be willing to listen. Wisdom begins when we surrender our own way and embrace His.

06/11/2026

June 11, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Rebellion"

Rebellion is more than resistance to authority—it is resistance to wisdom itself. Proverbs warns that those who persist in rebellion eventually face the consequences of their choices. Today’s devotional encourages us to examine our hearts for areas where pride has replaced submission to God. Freedom is not found in rebellion, but in walking according to His ways.

06/10/2026

June 10, 2026 – Morning Devotional: “Lashes"

Proverbs points out that a wise person learns from correction, while a fool remains stubborn even in the face of severe consequences. Today’s devotional explores the value of receiving instruction and rebuke. God often uses correction to guide us, protect us, and help us grow. The question is not whether correction comes, but whether we are willing to learn from it.

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