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boldstardex · Feb 25, 2026

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February 25
Abusing God’s Name
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You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
Exodus 20:7

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Exodus 20:1-4, 7-8, 12-17
The vintage photograph from World War II, taken outside a town’s Nazi headquarters, carries a warning for all of us. In the photo, a comfortably dressed woman is crossing the street. A man in a suit walks down the sidewalk, while another has stopped to read a bulletin board on the corner of the building. All seem oblivious to the large banner hanging above the headquarters’ front door, half as long as the building. It reads, “By resisting the Jew, I fight for the work of the Lord.”
This kind of treachery is what God had in mind when He commanded, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name” (Exodus 20:7). This command covers misusing His name when we curse or when we carelessly shout God’s name when we stub a toe or smash a finger. It also includes perversion—using God’s name as cover for evil.
We shouldn’t assume we’re doing God’s work simply because others say we are. We must prayerfully check our work with what God reveals in the Bible. How can we know we’re serving Him? Psalm 119:9 says, “By living according to your word.” The God who commands us to “always give [ourselves] fully to the work of the Lord” has told us what that work is in His holy book (1 Corinthians 15:58). Let’s listen to Him.
By: Mike Wittmer

Reflect & Pray
What work have you done in the name of God? How do you know it was what He wanted?
Dear Father, please help me be wise, loving, and careful with what I do in Your name and help me guard Your name at all times.
For further study, read Scandalous Details and an Unexpected Hope.

boldstardex · Feb 26, 2026

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February 26
God’s Rainbow Answer
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Whenever the rainbow appears . . . I will . . . remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures.
Genesis 9:16

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Genesis 9:12-16
Owen was on holiday abroad when he received a disturbing message from a colleague: “The boss is looking to replace you.” Deeply upset, he prayed one morning at dawn and asked God, “Where are You?” Then he went to the window to open the curtains—and spotted a huge, beautiful rainbow suspended above the lake outside. Immediately a comforting warmth gushed over him. “It was as if God was simply telling me, ‘It’s okay; I’m here,’ ” he recounted later.
In Genesis 9, God promised not to destroy the earth through a flood again. He promised, “Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth” (v. 16). This covenant was everlasting and unconditional. It depended totally on God’s protection and provision, not on humanity’s performance. And it was just the first of many promises God would make to His people. Jesus, too, said, “Surely I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20).
God doesn’t promise that we won’t suffer. But He does promise His ever-present comfort and personal presence. We may not get “rainbow answers,” but we have His assurance that no matter what happens to us in life, He’s always there for us, and we can draw on His strength, comfort, and presence.
By: Leslie Koh

Reflect & Pray
In times of trouble and worry, what can you do to remind yourself of God’s presence? Which promises of His give you comfort?
Loving Father, thank You for Your presence, and please help me to remember Your promise to be with me always.

boldstardex · Feb 27, 2026

THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY
February 26, 2026
Bryant Wright, Founder

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” Genesis 1:1-3

The doctrine of the Trinity—one God in three persons—can stretch our understanding. While it is mysterious, it is essential to knowing the fullness and greatness of the one true God. Remarkably, God reveals this truth from the very beginning of Scripture.

In Genesis 1, the Hebrew word for God is Elohim. While “El” means God, the plural ending hints at God’s plurality. In verse 26, God says, “Let Us make man in Our image.” One God, revealed in more than one person.

The Spirit of God appears in Genesis 1:2, hovering over the waters. The Hebrew word for Spirit can also mean “wind” or “breath,” pointing to God’s active presence at creation. Then in Genesis 1:3, God speaks: “Let there be light.” God’s Word brings creation into existence.

John 1:1-5 tells us that this Word is Jesus—the Son—who was with God and was God from the beginning. Father, Son, and Spirit are all present in the opening verses of the Bible.

The Trinity may be difficult to grasp, but it magnifies the wonder of who God is. As Paul wrote, “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” (Romans 11:33). Our response is not confusion, but worship.

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Read “What Does the Bible Teach About the Trinity?” at GotQuestions.org

boldstardex · Feb 27, 2026

February 27
Prayer Walk
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Elisha turned away and walked back and forth in the room.
2 Kings 4:35

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2 Kings 4:31-35
I was stuck. I’d written half of a devotional article when my thoughts dried up. “God, what should I do?” I prayed. Remembering research that found that our creative output is boosted by an average of 60 percent when we walk, I headed out to the trail behind my house and continued my conversation with God. Thirty minutes later I was refreshed. I returned to my keyboard and finished the entry.
In 2 Kings 4:18-35, we read that Elisha and his servant, Gehazi, responded to a Shunammite woman’s plea to help her dead son. At Elisha’s instruction (v. 29), Gehazi laid his staff on the child (v. 31). Elisha prayed. Then he laid on top of the boy. At last, “Elisha . . . walked back and forth in the room and then got on the bed and stretched out on him once more. The boy . . . opened his eyes” (v. 35).
Scripture doesn’t tell us why Elisha “walked back and forth,” nor does it say what he was thinking. What we do know is that when Elisha’s prayers weren’t answered, he didn’t give up. It’s not difficult to picture him talking to God in this urgent situation.
What do you do when you’re stuck at a dead end and don’t know what to do? Perhaps a “prayer walk” is in order. Whether we head out to a trail for a walk or pace back and forth in our home, connecting to God when we’re in need brings answers that address our circumstances.
By: Elisa Morgan

Reflect & Pray
Where are you stuck? How might you communicate with God in this situation so that He can direct you?
Dear God, when I find myself in stuck spots, please help me to walk with You.

boldstardex · Mar 2, 2026

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March 2
Refreshing Generosity
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A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25

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Proverbs 11:24-31
An auditorium full of medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine listened intently as ninety-year-old Ruth Gottesman spoke. As she concluded, Ruth announced—to the students’ gasps, cheers, and pandemonium—that she was donating $1 billion so they could finish their education tuition free. This is the largest donation ever given to a medical school. Yet in the interviews that followed, you would have thought that Gottesman was the one receiving the gift. She expressed joy, delight, and honor to be able to give her money away.
Proverbs tells us that this is how generosity works. The one who “gives freely,” far from being left diminished or bereft, finds blessings they hadn’t anticipated (11:24). When we open our hands to others, we’re left with something more—not less. “Whoever refreshes,” Scripture says, “will be refreshed” (v. 25). We’re often tempted to tightly grip whatever we have, fearful that we’ll be taken advantage of or left with nothing. God’s economy works differently, however. Jesus went a step further, stating that it’s “more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
We can be generous with our lives and our resources, offering what we have to others in need. And then, in return, we’ll find that we end up receiving too. There’s plenty for everyone in God’s kingdom.
By: Winn Collier

Reflect & Pray
How has giving to others blessed you? Where might God be asking you to be more generous?
Dear God, please help me to be generous like You and trust that I’ll have all I need.
For further study, read The Fool’s Greed and God’s Generosity.

boldstardex · Mar 4, 2026

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March 4
The Unnamed Women
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These women were helping to support them out of their own means.
Luke 8:3

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Luke 8:1-3
After wiping down tables with disinfectant, Shelia stooped to tie a garbage bag filled with used cups and plates. She heaved the bag over her shoulder and turned to survey the church’s multipurpose room. She’d volunteered to clean it for the next gathering and wanted to make sure it was ready. A thought fluttered through her mind: Would anyone notice?
It’s easy to wonder if our everyday contributions to the kingdom are valued. Whether we clean, balance spreadsheets, lead a Bible study, or give money, so many of us remain unseen in our places of service and unnamed in public commendations.
In Luke 8:1-2, the historian catalogs the faithful service of women in the ministry of Jesus. He lists three by name from among the women freed of evil spirits and diseases: Mary of Magdalene; Joanna the wife of Chuza, who managed Herod’s household; and Susanna. Then Luke says, “Many others . . . were helping to support [Jesus and His disciples] out of their own means” (v. 3). Luke spotlights these unnamed women who invested themselves in supporting the gospel, and so underlines their value.
Just as God includes unnamed women in His account of valuable contributions to His kingdom, He sees our efforts. He knows our names (John 10:3), and He sees our investment in His work (Hebrews 6:10).
By: Elisa Morgan

Reflect & Pray
When have you felt overlooked and undervalued? How does knowing that God included unnamed women in His catalog of contributions encourage you?
Dear God, thank You that You see me, know me, and value all I give You.

boldstardex · Mar 9, 2026

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March 9
True Satisfaction in God
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Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years.
Genesis 25:8

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Genesis 25:7-11
Thirty years ago, I participated in an activity at an unemployment workshop that I still remember today. My fellow laid-off coworkers and I were asked to write our retirement speeches. Huh? We were looking for work and far from retirement age. But the facilitator revealed the purpose of the activity by saying, “Your speech will probably have little to do with your work.” She explained to us that a job really isn’t the center of our lives. And while we may be grieving the loss of a job, our lives mean much more than being employed.
The details about the end of Abraham’s life remind me of this lesson. He died at a “ripe old age” and had lived a “long and satisfying life” (Genesis 25:8 nlt). Throughout Scripture, we read about Abraham’s faithfulness in following God’s instructions, but we don’t read much about his work. The faith the patriarch displayed (15:6) reminds me of the Teacher’s conclusion in Ecclesiastes: “To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness” (2:26). The Teacher said this after considering the meaning of life and how one can find enjoyment in the midst of work or toil (vv. 24-25).
Even during times of loss and anxiety brought by unemployment, it’s helpful to reflect on Abraham’s example and the Teacher’s words—pointing us to true satisfaction found only in God.
By: Katara Patton

Reflect & Pray
What do you believe you’ll be known for? How does focusing on your legacy help you live today?
Dear God, please remind me to live faithfully as I walk with You—experiencing satisfaction in Your presence.
For further study, read Giving Up on Perfect.

boldstardex · Mar 10, 2026

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March 10
The Hope Jesus Brings
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Do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:13

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
It began with an email a grieving father sent to me. He had lost his daughter Alyssa—a college junior—in a car accident, and he needed to hear from someone who understood his wrenching pain.
Nearly three hundred emails and four years later, Craig and I were finally able to meet in person. His job had taken him to a nearby city, so on a Sunday we shared a church service, lunch, and memories of our daughters: Melissa and Alyssa—two girls who’d made other people happy, enjoyed volleyball, loved Jesus, and innocently lost their lives in car accidents.
What was the essence of our conversation that day? We discussed our sadness. And we cried. But mostly we spoke of hope. True, authentic hope based on God’s promises. “We do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope,” the apostle Paul explained. “For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and . . . God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). For the believer, beyond the grave is life—life eternal.
Craig and I ended the day by praying and thanking God that our daughters are secure in His loving arms. The shared love of Jesus binds hearts and gives hope in otherwise hopeless situations.
By: Dave Branon

Reflect & Pray
What loss weighs heavy on your heart? Who can you talk with about it? How can your hope in Jesus help you face this difficulty?
Loving God, thank You for putting others in my life who understand my pain and for providing true, authentic hope.

boldstardex · Mar 11, 2026

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March 11
Rebellion and Return
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No longer will [the Israelites] follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts.
Jeremiah 3:17

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Jeremiah 3:11-17
The Wild One is a 1953 movie starring Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler, a troubled, brooding leader of a motorcycle gang. In one scene, a young woman notices a gang member’s jacket with the initials, B.R.M.C. When she learns that the R stands for “rebels,” she laughs and touches the arm of Brando as he idly pats a drum. “Hey, Johnny. What are you rebelling against?” He replies, “What do you got?”
What an apt description of our problem! We’re born with a drive to assert ourselves. We want to be in charge, preferably by getting our way. If that doesn’t work, we’ll assert ourselves by dragging our feet. The rebellion is the point.
Why did Israel foolishly worship idols of “stone and wood” (Jeremiah 3:9)? And why did Israel’s “unfaithful sister Judah” only pretend to return to God (v. 10)? Because that’s how they expressed their independence—“the stubbornness of their evil hearts” (v. 17). The rebellion was the point.
But God’s love is stronger. Jesus died for rebels and leaves the door open for their return. “ ‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the Lord, ‘I will frown on you no longer, for I am faithful . . . . Only acknowledge your guilt—you have rebelled against the Lord your God’ ” (vv. 12-13).
We may be born rebels, but we can return. Let’s run home to our Father, where we find His forgiveness, love, and help.
By: Mike Wittmer

Reflect & Pray
When do you take charge in foolish or bad ways? How have you been ignoring God, and how might you return to Him?
Dear Father, thank You for Your forgiveness. I’m coming home to You.

boldstardex · Mar 12, 2026

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March 12
The Cost of Commitment
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The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7

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2 Timothy 1:6-14
A group of twenty-two Christian leaders traveled half a day to secretly meet and learn from a pastor who came from another country. If caught, the pastor would be deported, and the others would spend three years in prison. Eighteen of the twenty-two had already been imprisoned for their faith in Jesus.
After the pastor handed out fifteen Bibles he’d brought with him, one woman gave hers to someone else. Like many others, she’d memorized chapters of Scripture so she would have its wisdom secured in her heart if she were to go to prison. She later asked the pastor to pray that their church would be free to gather just like his. Instead, marveling at how they sacrificed, suffered persecution, and risked imprisonment, he prayed that his church would be just like theirs.
Believers around the world are persecuted for their faith in Christ, some more severely than others. And all believers can be tempted to cower when the stakes of living for Christ are raised. But the Holy Spirit enables us to use our God-given gifts with “power, love and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). God will help us share the gospel with boldness and compassion, wherever He leads. Because of all He did for us (vv. 9-10), we can embrace the sacrificial cost of commitment to Christ and preserve “sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus” (v. 13).
By: Xochitl Dixon

Reflect & Pray
How have you sacrificed to seek and share Jesus? Who will you share the gospel with today?
Mighty God, please deepen my commitment to know You and boldly share You with others.
For further study, read The Power of Prayer in Sharing the Gospel.

boldstardex · Mar 13, 2026

GOD SEES WHAT YOU CANNOT
March 12, 2026
Bryant Wright, Founder

“The Lord turned to (Gideon) and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” Judges 6:14

Have you ever felt powerless?

In the middle of so much global uncertainty, it’s pretty easy to feel like everything is spinning out of control and there’s nothing you can do about it.

If anyone could relate to feeling powerless and struggling to trust God in the interim, it was Gideon. In Judges 6, we meet Gideon during severe oppression at the hands of the Midianites. For seven years they had been reduced to hiding out in the mountains and caves, struggling to survive (Judges 6:4). Talk about feeling powerless.

One day, God sent an angel to Gideon: “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior!” Gideon, who had been threshing wheat in a winepress to keep out of sight at the time, probably didn’t feel like a mighty warrior. He would later remind God that he came from the weakest clan and was himself the least of his family (Judges 6:15). “Mighty warrior,” he was not.

Naturally, Gideon had a lot of questions. “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? The Lord has abandoned us.” In other words, Gideon was asking what many of us might be asking God right now: Where are You?

Look how God responds in verse 14: “The Lord turned to him and said, ‘Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you? I will be with you’” (Judges 6:14,16a). In other words, God tells Gideon to go – as he is – and trust HIM to fill in the gap. Reluctantly, Gideon obeys. Sure enough, God comes through in a miraculous way! Gideon became the mighty warrior God saw in him and led a vastly outnumbered army to victory against the Midianites. (Read the full story in Judges 7.)

We all go through seasons of feeling powerless and losing hope. Perhaps your faith is being tested this very day. If so, then be encouraged by Gideon’s story and remember:

God is more powerful than even the biggest obstacle.
God sees things (in us and in life’s circumstances) that we cannot.
God loves to use seemingly hopeless situations for HIS glory.

How can God use you in your times of uncertainty?

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Read “We Are Part of God’s Eternal Plan Even When We Can’t See It” by George Wright

boldstardex · Mar 13, 2026

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March 13
Sitting with the Suffering
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No one said a word to [Job], because they saw how great his suffering was.
Job 2:13

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Job 2:7-13
“Daddy, my head hurts.” “Daddy, I’m so cold.” “Daddy, can you rub my feet?”
A high fever, chills, and body aches recently descended cruelly upon my teenage daughter. She wanted me to make it better. But mostly she just wanted me near. Eventually we took her to urgent care. “Virus,” we were told. Nothing to do but ride it out.
I sat with my sick girl for hours that day. Rubbing her feet. Getting her medicine. Desperately wanting her to feel better. Occasionally, my selfish side complained, This is hard. Indeed, it is hard to sit with people’s suffering, to witness their hurt up close.
Job’s friends saw his suffering up close too. These three guys are often—fairly!—criticized for their later poor treatment of Job. But it’s easy to forget that, initially, they simply sat with him: “They sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was” (Job 2:13).
Jobs’ friends remind us that when someone we love is hurting, it’s our presence—our being there, whether we speak or not—that often matters most. Their example reminds us that even though we may not always know what to say, simply sitting with someone in their suffering may be the greatest gift we can give.
By: Adam R. Holz

Reflect & Pray
Who do you know who’s struggling? How might you be present for them?
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus to save our suffering world. Please help me to see those whom You might have me encourage amid their struggles and pain.

boldstardex · Mar 18, 2026

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March 18
Made for Community
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A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12

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Ecclesiastes 4:8-12
When my husband, Alan, and I decided to move across the country to Philadelphia to further his education, I didn’t have a job lined up, and we had no idea how we would afford student housing. On a Sunday, shortly before we were to leave, a church acquaintance introduced us to a former student of the university Alan was to attend who knew of an affordable apartment. Then, before we left, a workmate gave me the name of a contact at a Christian ministry. God answered our prayers and gave us opportunities—including an apartment and a job—through His people. Friends and family helped us move and ushered us on with prayer.
The author of Ecclesiastes wrote about the benefits of not going through life alone: “Two are better than one” (4:9). Two get more work done, can help each other through struggles, offer companionship, and ward against danger (vv. 9-11). He went on to say, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (v. 12). A community has even greater benefits. More resources, more support.
Alan and I benefited from the community we left behind. And God helped us build a new community to help us feel at home in the big city. If you feel alone, ask God to help you find a friend, a good church, or a place to serve in a community.
By: Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray
What communities are you a part of? How do you help each other?
Dear God, thank You for surrounding me with friends and family. Please help me to invite others into Your community.

boldstardex · Mar 19, 2026

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March 19
Waiting for God
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Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete.
James 1:4

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James 1:2-8
Joseph combed the job listings frustratedly. Previous jobs as a waiter had paid well, but regular weekend shifts typical of the restaurant industry made it hard for him as a new believer in Jesus to attend church regularly. “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” he lamented. “Wouldn’t He want me to attend church?”
It took a year before Joseph saw that he had to adjust his expectations and try a different industry, where he finally found a job with regular weekday shifts. Thanking God, he realized how the long wait had made him more mature in making decisions. This job change process had also taught Joseph what it means to persevere in life and trust in God to reveal His plans in His time.
That’s what James told Jewish believers in Jesus, who were scattered and facing trials. Encouraging them not to give up, he said, “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete” (James 1:4). The process of asking God for wisdom, waiting, and standing firm (vv. 5-6) would not only nurture their patience and trust in God but also help them grow in maturity as they learned more about themselves and God.
Waiting for God’s answer can be tough, but it makes us more mature and steadfast, strengthens our faith, and gives us a deeper understanding of what it means to trust God.
By: Leslie Koh

Reflect & Pray
What’s the hardest part of waiting for God’s answer to prayers? How can you draw on His strength to keep trusting in Him?
Dear Father, thank You for the assurance that You’re compassionate and hear my prayers. Please give me the wisdom and patience to keep trusting You.

boldstardex · Mar 23, 2026

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March 23
Faithful Stewards
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It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
1 Corinthians 4:2

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1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 8-13
In March 2024, a US aerospace corporation failed a safety audit conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration. The audit came on the heels of multiple safety incidents, including a flight that had experienced a dangerous drop in cabin pressure when a door-plug panel on the jet had torn away. A spokesman for the company acknowledged that the failures were due to instructions for employees being difficult to understand and altered too often, resulting in them not faithfully adhering to approved procedures.
Paul told the church at Corinth that they should view him and other leaders as faithful and approved “servants of Christ” and declared that he’d been “entrusted” with being a steward for God (1 Corinthians 4:1-2). Stewards in Paul’s day were entrusted with overseeing the management and distribution of household resources. Above everything else, a fundamental requirement for those given these responsibilities was faithfulness. Paul labeled himself as a steward who “[worked] hard with [his] own hands” to live out his responsibilities (v. 12)—carefully using what God had given him, especially the wisdom He’d been given and the mysteries of the gospel (vv. 1-2).
As Jesus provides, let’s strive to be faithful stewards, adhering to His approved and flawless standard in our spiritual practices, work duties, and personal relationships.
By: Marvin Williams

Reflect & Pray
How can we be faithful to the trust God has given us? What does it mean for you to be a steward for Him?
Heavenly Father, please help me be a faithful steward for You.

boldstardex · Mar 23, 2026

WANT A MARRIAGE THAT ENDURES?
March 13, 2026
Bryant Wright, Founder

“…a man shall leave his father and mother and the two shall become one flesh…” Mark 10:7-8

What’s the key to making our marriage last?

In today’s world of broken relationships, this is a question I’m often asked.

Well, there are several Biblical references that offer insight into building a happy marriage, but there’s one key verse that is found in both the Old and New Testaments:

“…a man shall leave his father and mother and the two shall become one flesh..” (Mark 10:7-8).

The theme is clear: We are to leave, cleave, and weave.

How do we do that?

Leave – A man shall leave his mother and father. In other words, each partner in the marriage is to prioritize their spouse over any other. This includes friends, parents, siblings, and even children. Our spouse should be our best friend. If you are married and find yourself closer to anyone other than your spouse, your priorities are out of whack.
Cleave – Cleave to each other. The word “cleave” means to join fast together, to glue, or to cement. These definitions imply there will always be pressures to pull the marriage apart: things like busyness, work, family demands, financial concerns, health problems, infidelity, etc. And yet, marriage is a lifelong commitment. It should be something that even these very real pressures cannot pull apart.
Weave – The two shall become one flesh. Sexual intimacy and fulfillment are by-products of a healthy marriage relationship. It symbolizes how a husband and wife become one.

There’s no ‘one-size fits all’ solution for the perfect marriage. In fact, there is no such thing as a perfect marriage.

However, Scripture offers a blueprint for building a foundation that can help marriages withstand even the toughest of times.

Want a marriage that endures?

Leave. Cleave. Weave. Three crucial components for a lasting marriage.

How’s your marriage?

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Read “Marriage – Going the Distance” also by Bryant Wright

boldstardex · Mar 24, 2026

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March 24
Reminder of God’s Presence
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Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Joshua 8:1

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Joshua 8:1, 18-19, 24-27
With branches of scraggly leaves growing upward like hands raised to the heavens, the unique trees we saw while hiking Joshua Tree National Park in California intrigued us. Many believe the trees were dubbed “Joshua Trees” by pioneers, who were reminded by the trees of an Old Testament story where Joshua lifted high a javelin as a sign of God’s presence and help.
After entering Canaan, the Israelites needed God’s help in battle. After being defeated at the city of Ai due to their sin (Joshua 7:11-12), the Israelites were likely afraid to fight the city again. But God encouraged Joshua, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (8:1). Then God told Joshua to “hold out toward Ai the javelin that is in your hand, for into your hand I will deliver the city” (v. 18). Joshua obeyed God and “did not draw back the hand that held out his javelin” until the battle was won (v. 26). It wasn’t the javelin in Joshua’s outstretched hand that secured the victory. Instead, it was a symbol of God’s promise to help them and be with them.
Reminders of God’s presence with us can be helpful when we face difficult challenges. A Bible verse displayed in our homes, a stunning picture of God’s creation, a cross necklace: These things don’t provide assistance, but God can use them to remind us of His promised presence and power.
By: Lisa M. Samra

Reflect & Pray
What reminds you of God’s presence? How does this reminder help you face challenging situations?
Heavenly Father, in the challenges I face today, please help me to remember Your presence with me.

boldstardex · Mar 25, 2026

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March 25
One in Jesus
Bible in a Year :

There is neither Jew nor Gentile . . . for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:28

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Today's Scripture & Insight :
Galatians 3:23-29
Watching sporting competitions and meeting athletes was a dream come true for me when I attended a Summer and Winter Olympics as a young reporter. I was enthralled by hearing people from all over the world speaking in different languages and celebrating their various countries.
I’d been fascinated with the Olympics since I was a teen, but it had become an obsession. After I said yes to following God while at the Summer Games, I felt God was asking me to lay down my idol of sports. But I still had a love for the nations. I still enjoy watching the Olympics, but my heart is truly stirred when people of different backgrounds and from different nations come together during a church service or gathering to pray and to worship the King of kings. What a sweet taste of heaven on earth (Revelation 7:9)!
When we remember who we are in Christ, we remember that we belong to God’s family and His family is international.
The apostle Paul declared to the believers in Galatia, “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith” (Galatians 3:26). “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (v. 28).
No matter where we’re from or where we live, let’s rejoice that as believers we’re one in Christ with our brothers and sisters around the world.
By: Nancy Gavilanes

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How can you show love to people of different backgrounds? How can you pray for the nations?
Heavenly Father, thank You for making me one in Christ with other believers.

boldstardex · Mar 26, 2026

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March 26
Defined by Christ
Bible in a Year :

Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.
Luke 12:15

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Today's Scripture & Insight :
Luke 12:13-21
Some years ago, artist Michael Landy counted up everything he owned, making a list of 7,227 possessions. What he did next was eye-opening. Setting up a factory in London’s busiest shopping district, Landy publicly destroyed it all. Clothes, artwork, love letters, even his car, were broken down, placed on a conveyor belt, and fed into grinders. As consumers darted in and out of department stores nearby, Landy’s performance art asked, “Who are we without our possessions?”
It’s an important question because most of us buy things to define ourselves or secure our futures. Jesus told a parable about a man who horded his wealth and embraced a consumerist lifestyle. “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years,” the man tells himself. “Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry” (Luke 12:19). But what was left when his life was “demanded” from him that night? Only God’s rebuke at having missed what’s most important (vv. 20-21).
It isn’t a sin to own things. Michael Landy still needed clothes. But when we’re tempted to find life and identity in what we own, Jesus reminds us that “life does not consist in an abundance of possessions” (v. 15). Who would you be without all your goods? Still a dearly loved child of God (Psalm 103:17; Ephesians 5:1). Out of this secure identity, we can be rich toward God and others.
By: Sheridan Voysey

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What do your possessions say about you? What might being “rich toward God” (v. 21) mean for you?
Dear Father, please help me resist the lie that I am what I own, and live richly toward You and others instead.

boldstardex · Mar 29, 2026

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March 29
Tears and Hope
Bible in a Year :

My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.
Isaiah 55:8

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Isaiah 55:6-13
Although it was Palm Sunday, a day to celebrate the triumphal entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, for Mary Edwar it became a time of deep pain. Leaving their church after the service, she and her husband, Kareem, were holding hands when a bomb went off. The device killed Kareem and injured Mary, causing her to miscarry.
While Mary recuperated, she felt furious while grieving for her husband and child. But somehow reading the Bible calmed “the volcano inside her.” In particular, when she struggled to comprehend why God allowed the atrocity, Isaiah 55:9 helped: “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways.” As she understood that God extends grace even when He’s dishonored, she felt soothed by His Spirit.
Mary considered Isaiah’s message from God to His wayward people. While calling them back to Himself, God sought to expand their understanding of His merciful character. Even as the heavens are “higher than” the earth, so were God’s ways “higher than” theirs (v. 9). So too will God show love and grace, more than they could imagine.
While grieving deeply, Mary was stunned to receive God’s gift of peace. She welcomed Jesus’ consoling love, which He poured out in the events that we mark during Holy Week. He’s eager to give us His peace too; we need only to look to Him.
By: Amy Boucher Pye

Reflect & Pray
How does reflecting on God’s loving nature help you? How have you found peace when reading the Bible?
Creator God, You cherish me. Even when I’m wracked with pain and doubt, you provide hope and love.
Find love and peace in the practice of lament.

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