Peyton Garland

We like to have our say because we like control, and even if our “say” is “right,” we let pride convince us that we deserve the megaphone.

When your faith feels weak or your failures feel heavy, Revelation 3 reminds you that God honors faithful endurance. This devotional encourages you to keep walking, trust His grace, and remain faithful to the end.

When overwhelm feels constant and your own strength is not enough, Isaiah 41 reminds you that God will help and uphold you. This devotional invites you to surrender what weighs you down and receive His strength, hope, and peace.

From God’s promises tied to the city of Shechem to the sin of Shechem the Canaanite prince, this biblical name carries a complex story of covenant, judgment, and redemption.

Christ is the true treasure, the true pearl, whom we are called to honor, yet through His loving nature, He calls us His treasure.

Jesus does not leave His sheep to wander alone. This devotional from John 10 invites you to listen for the voice of your Good Shepherd, trust His protection, and keep following Him even when your faith feels imperfect.

Feeling worn down by your weaknesses? Matthew 9 shows us a Savior full of compassion. This devotional invites you to release guilt and rest in the healing, grace, and love Jesus offers you tonight.

At the end of the day, God invites you to lay everything down—your striving, your burdens, your plans—and rest as a living sacrifice in His grace.

As your church prepares to host VBS this summer, I pray the VBS themes below spark creativity, encouragement, and fun as you share the gospel with the children in your community.

Choosing growth can feel like losing everything you love. But what if that “death” is the doorway to the life your soul has been craving all along?

This is gray territory, as there is not a single commandment or red block of New Testament scripture that spells out blatant signs God is closing a door. 

Celebrating Jesus and his gift of salvation is one of the most wonderful parts of not only Palm Sunday, but also Resurrection Sunday.

This Valentine’s Day, students will explore the unmatched love of Jesus—a love deeper than any human affection and available to all. Through Scripture, discussion, and hands-on activities, they’ll learn how God’s love is unconditional and never-ending. 

When betrayal lingers and trust feels impossible, this prayer invites you to release the past, embrace healing, and rediscover the courage to trust again—anchored in God's unshakable faithfulness.