Author: Kirstyn Mayden

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippian church that he established while he was in jail. Paul could have been stressed. He could have easily been worried that all the work he put into establishing this church would have been in vain because he was away, confined, restrained, and unable to control the circumstances in… Read more

She is as close as a friend, but don’t be fooled because she is as destructive as an enemy. She is here to destroy your faith, confidence, and especially your relationships. She makes you doubt yourself, your dreams, and even the purpose God has placed on your life. She disguises herself as one who wants… Read more

If we want to see God alive and active in our lives, James 4:8 tells us we need to: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8 ESV) Drawing near to God is not trying to work for our salvation. It’s opening our eyes to see who God already is… Read more

When we think of the change in our lives that we want for ourselves, many times we know what we need to do, but we don’t do it because we just don’t feel like it. However, it is not wise to base the course and direction of our lives on our feelings. Proverbs 29:11 tells… Read more

Either we can control our thoughts or our thoughts will control us. To take our thoughts captive means not allowing each and every thought of ours to quickly control our beliefs, actions, and emotions. Just because we think it, doesn’t mean we have to respond to it. 2 Corinthians 10:5 tells us: “Destroy arguments and… Read more

When Peter walked out on water, he was focused on Christ. It was a focus that enabled him to do the impossible. As soon as he looked away, he started to sink. Matthew 14:30 tells us about Peter walking on water: “But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he… Read more

Day 25: The Sign You’ve Been Looking For Reading: 1 John 4:9-11 What makes the birth of Jesus such a powerful testament to God’s love for us is that instead of our needing to work our way up to Him (which we can’t do no matter how hard we try), He came to us. 1 John… Read more

Day 24: The Star of Bethlehem  Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Like a proud Father, God miraculously tells those near and far of the birth of His Son. Wise men from the East saw a star that alerted them of the birth of Jesus, so they set out to find Him. When they find Him in Bethlehem, Matthew… Read more

Day 23: God Will Do His Part Reading: Luke 2:39-40 By law, Mary and Joseph were required to present Jesus to God at the temple. Once they did their part, God did His. When the new parents returned to their home in Nazareth, Luke 2:40 tells us: “There the child grew up healthy and strong. He… Read more

Day 22: Full of Hope Reading: Luke 2:36-38 Anna was a prophetess who was also in the temple at the time Mary and Joseph arrived with Jesus. After becoming a widow, she spent her life in the temple dedicated to worshiping God. Today would be no different. Luke 2:38 tells us this about Anna: “She came… Read more