DEVOTIONS
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The Quiet Work and Walk of Peace
January 16, 2026
Earlier this week, a small group of monks walked through our region. No press conference. No megaphones. No signs demanding attention. Just robes. Steady steps. They were walking for peace...
At One
January 15, 2026
”Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her." - Luke 10:42
Mary is sitting. That’s it. No contribution. No output. No visible value-add. She’s not helping. She’s not fixing anything. She’s not even trying...
Who Am I Trying to Convince?
January 13, 2026
"Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself?" - Luke 10:40
Let’s be honest - Martha isn’t asking a question. She’s making a case. She’s laying out the facts. She’s pointing to the evidence. She’s making sure Jesus sees...
More is Not Always Better
January 8, 2026
Scripture: "Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: 'Everyone is searching for you!' Jesus replied, 'Let us go somewhere else - to the nearby villages - so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.'" - Mark 1:37-38
Here's the thing nobody tells you about success: It's addictive. When West first launched, we had this beautiful vision - depth over hype, connection over numbers, transformation over attendance metrics...
Driven by Demand
January 7, 2026
Scripture: "Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: 'Everyone is searching for you!' Jesus replied, 'Let us go somewhere else.'" - Mark 1:36-38
Imagine the scene: Jesus has just had the best ministry day of his life. The whole town showed up. Miracles happened. People were healed...
Decisions in the Dark
January 5, 2026
Scripture: "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." - Mark 1:35
Jesus had just experienced the most successful day of his ministry. The whole town gathered. Everyone was healed. Demons were cast out. He was, in our language, going viral...