Daniel 5:30

Where does our power and motivation as leaders come from? As Christian leaders, we must acknowledge that apart from God, we are nothing. This four-day devotional helps us practice the lifelong exercise of turning from pride to humility, rebellion to obedience, and fear to empowerment, turning our gaze from our earthly Babylons toward the heavenly Jerusalem.

Maybe you’ve said this before, “I’m just not excited to read the Bible.” You are not alone. It’s one of the most popular reasons people give for not reading God’s Word. This study from Erica Parkerson of The Bible for Busy People podcast from Purposely will help you overcome that as we look at some very surprising Bible stories.

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Like Daniel, we often find ourselves standing between faith and pressure, calling and compromise. Faith Under Fire is a six-day journey inspired by Rev. David Ewagata’s Daniel Series, walking through stories of courage, conviction and great faithfulness. Each day explores how to stay anchored when culture shifts, how to live with integrity when compromise feels easier and how to trust God in both the furnace and the spotlight. This plan invites you to rediscover a faith that stands, because fire doesn’t destroy what’s real, it refines it.

If you follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit has empowered you with spiritual gifts for his glory. Are you actively using them for the benefit of others? Do you feel like you’re misapplying them? This study dives into what spiritual gifts are, how God will use your gifts, and how to connect with other Christians who possess gifts different from yours.