Hope

Psalm 23: Still Waters & A Shepherd’s Tale is a devotional journey through one of the most beloved passages in Scripture. With a mix of storytelling, personal reflection, and biblical insight, this devotional unpacks each verse of Psalm 23 in a way that feels fresh, relatable, and deeply personal. From valleys of uncertainty to overflowing blessings, it explores what it truly means to be led, loved, and provided for by the Good Shepherd. If you’ve ever longed for rest, reassurance, and a renewed sense of God’s presence, this devotional will remind you—you already have everything you need.

Psalm 23: Still Waters & the Shepherd's Tale

Want to create a habit of spending time with God each morning?

Scripture is full of people who did just that, and were given hope, direction, and power.

In this 5-day Bible plan, you'll be encouraged and equipped by five biblical examples of those who rose early to meet with God and saw their lives transformed.

Start Your Day With God: How to Meet With God Each Morning

In Part 3 of this powerful series, Mark Oakes, UCB's Managing Director, delves into some of the big questions about Heaven and why they matter for how we live today. As he reflects on what the Bible says about our eternal future, be encouraged to live with purpose and hope – and remember, God’s invitation is still open to us!

Heaven (Part 3)

Are you starting a new year?
In the middle of a life transition?
Beginning a new job?
Then, this plan is perfect for you.
This 5 day devotional plan will equip you with Biblical hope and practical help. I've stumbled when starting over and I want to help you make the most of your new beginning!

Start Over: Help and Hope for Your New Beginning

No matter the challenge you're facing, you can always turn to God with your troubled heart. These Scripture-based prayers will shift your focus toward truth, restore your hope, and fill your soul with peace.

5 Days of Heart-Calming Prayer

Walk through the powerful journey of Jesus' sacrifice, death, and resurrection. Through each day’s reflection, you'll slow down and sit in the weight of his love, find grace in his suffering, and discover the hope of his victory. 

The Weight of Love: Reflections on Jesus' Death and Resurrection

Thankfulness is more than a feeling—it’s a powerful spiritual practice that transforms hearts and lives. God designed gratitude to shift your focus, calm your mind, and renew your spirit. It fights anxiety, depression, and entitlement while awakening faith and joy. This plan uncovers the power and purpose behind God’s command to give thanks—revealing how choosing gratitude honors Him and transforms the way you live.

The Power of Thanksgiving

Miscarriage is a wound that is often carried in silence, but with a heart full of questions. In this devotional, I share a journey of two miscarriages and the lament, doubt, faith and the hope that followed. Whether you’ve experienced a miscarriage or are walking alongside someone who has, I pray that through honest lament and hope restored, you will encounter the God who sees, heals and rebuilds from the ruins.

When Hope Hurts: Miscarriage and Faith

Where is God when life doesn’t go according to our plan? Exactly where He says He’ll be: present in our lives and ready to support us as we move toward a better future. This 5-day Bible Plan is designed to help anyone find comfort, hope, and strength in God’s promises.