Numbers 11:2

Leading and volunteering in a nonprofit ministry is not devoid of difficulty, but God yet calls us to serve with joy, perseverance, and love. This devotional explores overcoming barriers that hinder service, the importance of working with diverse groups of people, and embracing differences and challenges to foster unity in Christ. It also encourages volunteers to shift their focus from frustration to gratitude, trusting that God is working through every circumstance. Readers will be urged to rediscover their “why”—the deeper reason for service, making their work more impactful and fulfilling.

Waiting is hard and most of the time we do not know how to wait well. Join me in this 5-day journey as we explore why we wait, how we should wait and what to do while we wait. Discover from the plan that God has not forgotten you, that he still has you in mind even as you wait on him. Find renewed hope to wait on him and learn how his promises never fail.

No Retreat: Holding Fast to Christ When the World Tries Pulling You Back is a six-day study for Christians feeling the pull back to their old life. When following Christ becomes costly, retreat starts to look reasonable. Scripture is clear: retreat is never neutral. What you step away from reveals what truly holds your allegiance. Written by Joe Riddle, Founder of Danger Close Consulting.

The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.” But clearly, that was not a problem for God. He merely spoke and the emptiness was filled with life, beauty, and purpose. This gives us hope that God will do his best work in the emptiness of our own lives. Let’s pray and ask him to fill up our emptiness.