Fear

Amid fearful times under a tyrannical monarchy, Esther and Mordecai could not see how every detail of God’s redemptive plan would unfold for the Jewish people. Yet, they trusted in the One whose providential purposes could not be stopped, even by the most powerful rulers of their day. This 7-day study on the book of Esther explores how our heavenly King works all things for the good of His people.

Lessons From Esther

All of us have either been the victim of bullying, seen someone else get bullied, or maybe we were the bully. While the word "bully" isn't found anywhere in the Bible, God does have a lot to say about how we treat others and how to respond when we are mistreated by others.

Help! I'm Being Bullied

Have you recently felt “less than?” The truth is you’re a beloved child of God with an identity rooted in Him and a role to play in His kingdom—but insecurity and comparison hinder us from believing the truth. If you’re eager to incinerate insecurity and find freedom from comparison through God’s Word, join me on this plan. Together, we’ll discover and embrace the identity Jesus has given us!

Incinerate Insecurity

Do you know God's responses to these 48 statements? Jesus quoted Scripture to refute Satan. Be prepared at all times in your mind and heart for the world, the flesh and the devil's deceptions! You may want to read several per day. MemLok has 500+ more like these. Consider memorizing God's Word in your favorite YouVersion translation, one verse a week. Leaders do. Someone is following you!

Satan's Lies, God's Replies

This five day plan walks the believer on God's proven pathway to courage in the shadow of giants.  Courage doesn't happen in a moment.  It is shaped by God and demonstrated in the crisis.

The Way To Brave

Are you tempted to chase whatever shiny thing is in front of you? Me too, brother. But God designed us for so much more and our desire for the things of this world only sets us up for disappoinment. This 7 day plan will help reset your priorities this week as you invite God to show you what He wants you to focus on and as He reorders your priorities.

Adventure Awaits // but Not if We're Distracted

Fear can pervade every aspect of the entrepreneurial journey. Fear that the idea won’t work. Fear that the funds won’t come in. Fear that the sales won’t go through. But what’s stronger than fear? What’s something that you can turn to when fear surrounds you? The answer is faith.

Faith > Fear

Do you believe you're enough? Does your social media feed make you feel "less than"? Are you desperately trying to keep you with your neighbor's house, car, marriage? It's exhausting, isn't it? This 4 day plan invites you to stop chasing the approval of others as you meditate on God's approval, already yours for the taking.

Feeling Less Than: The Idol of Approval

Hope seems in short supply at the moment, and the hope we often refer to comes up short.  It can leave us hope-less. 
In this five-part devotional, Hope Reframed, we look at what scripture says about hope, and how it defines this enduring and saving quality – “now abide faith HOPE and love.” - For more of Simon's writing head to simonmcintyre.net
