So True Devotional

What if the greatest threat to the church is not outside its walls but within? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Revelation 2:5 and Christ’s warning to the church at Ephesus. Though surrounded by a hostile culture, their deepest danger was spiritual decline—especially a fading love for Christ. Biblical truth calls believers to examine their own hearts before focusing on...

Envy has a way of stealing joy, damaging relationships, and turning another person’s blessing into our burden. In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Proverbs 14:30 and the destructive nature of covetousness. Scripture warns that “envy is rottenness to the bones,” revealing how deeply discontentment can affect the heart and Christian living. The answer is not simply wanting l...

How should Christians live when the world seems increasingly hostile, broken, and uncertain? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Revelation 11:15 and the central message of Revelation: in the end, Jesus wins. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells one unified story of God’s ultimate victory over sin, Satan, death, and every consequence of the fall. For believers, that...

Are you asking God boldly, or are you settling for less because you rarely ask at all? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores James 4:2 and the simple but searching truth that “you do not have because you do not ask.” God is generous, wise, and able to give far beyond what we can imagine, and believers are invited to come to Him confidently in prayer. Biblical prayer is not c...

How can believers find contentment when life is painful, confusing, or unfair? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Lamentations 3:22–23 and the sustaining mercy of God. Even in suffering, Christians can remember that because of Christ, we have not received what our sins deserve. Instead of wrath, we have mercy. Instead of hopelessness, we have the promise of eternal life....

In a noisy world, we all need moments of truth. So True Devotional with Philip De Courcy delivers bite-sized, Scripture-centered devotionals designed to help you stay anchored in God’s Word and live faithfully each day. Each episode offers a few minutes of biblical truth rooted in sound doctrine, illustrated through real-life stories, and applied to everyday life. Whether you’re commuting, walking...

Not every offense deserves a confrontation. In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Colossians 3:12–14 and the biblical wisdom of knowing when to practice forbearance and when forgiveness is truly required. Some relational tensions come from personality differences, irritating habits, or immature mistakes and are better overlooked than escalated. Christian living requires disc...

How seriously do you take temptation? In this episode of So True Devotional, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Matthew 4:5–7 and the danger of testing God while knowingly placing ourselves in the path of sin. Jesus’ response to Satan reminds us that trusting God does not mean acting foolishly and expecting Him to rescue us from deliberate disobedience. Christian living requires more than asking God...

Are you giving God your best or simply what is left over? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2 and Paul’s call for believers to “abound more and more” in their walk with Christ. The Christian life is not meant for spiritual complacency but for continual growth in our knowledge of God, prayer, service, obedience, and desire for Him. Because Christ has g...

Is the resurrection of Jesus Christ a matter of faith alone, or is it supported by evidence? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Acts 1:3 and the many convincing proofs of Christ’s resurrection. Through the story of General Lew Wallace—who set out to investigate Christianity and ultimately became convinced of its truth—this devotion reminds us that the gospel rests on hist...

How should Christians think about the future? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores James 4:13–17 and the biblical wisdom behind making plans that are humbly submitted to the will of God. While planning for the future is wise, Scripture warns against the arrogance of assuming we control tomorrow. Our lives are brief, and every plan must ultimately rest in the sovereign purpo...

What is the greatest comfort a believer can know? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy reflects on the powerful truth found in Matthew 1:23—Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” Drawing from the life and final words of evangelist John Wesley, we are reminded that the greatest blessing in the Christian life is not success, achievement, or circumstance but the abiding presence of God throu...

Why is patience such an essential part of Christian living? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy reflects on 1 Corinthians 13:4 and the biblical call to demonstrate patient love toward others. Through the story of Charles Simeon, we are reminded that people, like unripe fruit, often need time, grace, and God’s work in their lives before real change takes place. Pastor Philip explain...

What does God do with our sins when we confess them? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy reflects on Micah 7:18–19 and the remarkable promise of God’s forgiveness. Scripture teaches that when God pardons sin, He casts it into the depths of the sea—an image of complete and final forgiveness. Through Christ, believers are not only forgiven but also freed from the weight and guilt of...

Where does God meet us in seasons of sorrow? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy reflects on Psalm 56:8 and the comforting truth that God sees and remembers every tear His people shed. In a world marked by the sorrow introduced through sin, tears are a common part of the human experience. But Scripture reminds us that our pain is never unnoticed by God. Drawing from David’s distres...

How should Christians respond to criticism, gossip, and careless words spoken about them? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy reflects on Ecclesiastes 7:21–22 and the wisdom of guarding our hearts from unnecessary offense. Drawing from the counsel of Charles Spurgeon, Pastor Philip reminds us that faithful Christian living often requires “a blind eye and a deaf ear” when it comes t...

Do the small things in life really matter? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy reflects on Luke 16:10 and the biblical principle that faithfulness in little things prepares us for greater responsibility. Through the story of John Broadus teaching a single blind student—whose lectures later became a widely influential book—we are reminded that nothing done for God is insignificant....

Small compromises can lead to devastating consequences. In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy examines James 1:13–16 and the dangerous progression of sin—from temptation to desire, from desire to action, and ultimately to destruction. Like a flight that begins with only a slight navigational error but ends in catastrophe, even small departures from God’s truth can have tragic outcome...

What we do never affects only ourselves. In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Joshua 7:10–26 and the sobering story of Achan. His hidden sin during the conquest of Jericho set off a devastating chain reaction, bringing defeat, discouragement, and even death among God’s people. Scripture reminds us that sin is never isolated. Like a falling domino, one act of disobedience ca...

Why does God often work slowly in our lives? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Deuteronomy 7:12–26 and the principle that God’s work often unfolds little by little. Just as Israel conquered the land of Canaan gradually, God frequently chooses steady progress over instant results—developing faith, character, and dependence on Him along the way. Pastor Philip reminds us th...

How clearly do we see ourselves and others? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:1–5 about judging others with humility and spiritual clarity. Using a striking illustration from astronomy, Pastor Philip reminds us how easily our perception can be distorted—especially when self-righteousness blinds us to our own faults. Jesus does not forbid all...

Do you pray expecting God to answer? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy reminds us that prayer is not empty words—it is an act of faith toward God, who loves to give what is good. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7:7–12 to ask, seek, and knock with confidence, trusting our heavenly Father to provide. Sometimes God answers before we call (Isa. 65:24), sometimes while we are speaking, an...

What happens when we relabel sin to make it sound less serious? In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy warns that redefining sin doesn’t change its reality—it only blinds us to the truth and deepens our guilt. From Isaiah 5:20, we’re reminded that God pronounces woe on those who call evil good and good evil. Like King Saul’s excuses in 1 Samuel 15, our attempts to whitewash disobedien...

What separates Jesus Christ from every other figure in history? The resurrection. In this episode of So True , Pastor Philip De Courcy shows how Romans 1:4 declares Christ as the Son of God with power—distinguished by His resurrection from the dead. Just as a horizon marks the dividing line between earth and sky, the resurrection marks the line between life and death, defeat and victory. Through C...

Complacency can destroy not only pilots in the sky but also believers in their spiritual walk. In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks the tragic downfall of King David, whose lingering idleness in Jerusalem opened the door to adultery and murder. David’s story reminds us that no one is above temptation—and that one careless moment can undo a lifetime of faithfulness. Through D...