My Morning Devotional

Do you know a lot about Jesus, or are you truly taking the time to know Him personally? In today's episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into Philippians 3:10 and reminds us that there's a difference between knowing facts about Jesus and having a genuine relationship with Him. Even with all his knowledge and experience, Paul's greatest desire was still to know Christ more deeply an...

In today's episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into Philippians 3:4–9 and challenges us to examine what we're truly pursuing in life. Paul had accomplishments, knowledge, and a reputation that many would admire, yet he considered it all a loss compared to the incredible value of knowing Jesus Christ. We'll be challenged to reflect on where we're placing our energy, attention...

What if the words you spoke over yourself each morning were rooted in God's truth instead of your own worries and doubts? In today's episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña closes out Philippians 2 by reminding us that the church has always been made up of imperfect people choosing to serve, love, and pray for one another. Through the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus, we're encouraged t...

Have you ever done the right thing but allowed a negative attitude to steal the joy out of it? In today's episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña takes us into Philippians 2:14–18 and challenges us to do everything without grumbling or arguing. It's easy to serve with a grateful heart when things are going our way, but what happens when we're tired, inconvenienced, or feeling unappreciated?...

Are there lies you've been believing about yourself that are keeping you from seeing who God says you are? In today's episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña takes us into Philippians 2:12–13 and shares a personal reminder about the importance of examining the deepest parts of our hearts. Through seasons of change, exhaustion, and uncertainty, it's easy to lose sight of our identity and beg...

Have you been so focused on discovering God's will for your future that you've overlooked what He's asking you to do today? In today's episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña takes us into Philippians 2:6–11 and reminds us that Jesus gave us the perfect example of humility, obedience, and servanthood. Although He had all the power of heaven, He chose to humble Himself and serve others,...

Have you ever wondered if the little things you do to serve God are really making a difference? In today’s episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña takes us into Philippians 2:3–4 and reminds us that serving others is about something much bigger than ourselves. Whether it’s welcoming someone at church, serving in children’s ministry, giving generously, or simply praying for someone, every act of service ha...

What could change if you stopped viewing your circumstances through the lens of your problems and started viewing them through the lens of your faith? In today’s episode, Richelle Alessi closes out Philippians 1 by reflecting on everything we’ve learned from Paul throughout the week. His circumstances never got the final word because his focus remained on Jesus. Through imprisonment, uncertainty,...

Does the way you live reflect the faith you say you believe? In today’s episode, Richelle Alessi takes us into Philippians 1:27–30 and Paul’s challenge to live in a way that is worthy of the gospel of Christ. Even in the middle of his own struggles, Paul encourages believers to stand firm, remain united in their faith, and refuse to be shaken by opposition. We’ll be challenged to consider what it...

Is Jesus simply part of your life, or is He at the center of everything? In today’s episode, Richelle Alessi takes us into Philippians 1:19–26 and Paul’s powerful declaration, “To live is Christ and to die is gain.” Even while facing imprisonment and uncertainty, Paul remained confident because his hope wasn’t found in his circumstances. His entire life was centered on Jesus and making Him known....

How do you respond when life doesn’t go the way you planned? In today’s episode, Richelle Alessi takes us into Philippians 1:12–18 and continues looking at Paul’s perspective while in prison. Instead of focusing on everything that had gone wrong, Paul recognized that even his difficult circumstances were creating opportunities for the gospel to be shared. His response was simple: he would continue...

What if gratitude could change the way you see the season you’re in? In today’s episode, Richelle Alessi takes us into Philippians 1:3–11 and the beginning of a new journey through the book of Philippians. Even while writing from prison, Paul chooses joy and gratitude instead of allowing his circumstances to determine his perspective. We’ll be challenged to consider where we’ve been focusing more...

Who in your life might need someone to notice they’ve been missing? In today’s episode, Mary Alessi closes out James 5 with verses 19–20 and a reminder that our faith isn’t only about our own walk with God. We’re also called to care for the people around us who may be discouraged, hurt, or slowly drifting away from their faith. We’ll be challenged to notice who’s missing and respond with truth, gr...

Is prayer your first response, or has it become your last resort? In today’s episode, Mary Alessi takes us into James 5:13–18 and reminds us that prayer has a place in every season of life. When we’re suffering, we pray. When we’re joyful, we praise. When we’re sick or struggling, we invite trusted believers to stand with us in faith. Whatever season we find ourselves in, James encourages us to tu...

Can the people in your life trust that your actions will match your words? In today’s episode, Mary Alessi takes us into James 5:12 and the simple but powerful instruction to let our yes be yes and our no be no. Following Jesus means becoming people of integrity whose words carry weight because we consistently follow through on what we say. We’ll be challenged to examine the commitments we’ve made...

Are you getting discouraged because you haven’t seen the harvest you’ve been praying for? In today’s episode, Mary Alessi takes us into James 5:7–11 and reminds us to look at seasons of waiting like a farmer waiting for a valuable crop. Just because you can’t see what’s happening above the surface doesn’t mean God isn’t working underneath it. Roots grow before fruit appears, and sometimes the wait...

Do you own your possessions, or have your possessions started to own your heart? In today’s episode, Mary Alessi takes us into James 5:1–6 and a powerful warning about money, possessions, and the way we treat others. Having resources isn’t the problem. The challenge comes when wealth becomes our source of security or when success causes us to become dishonest, selfish, or insensitive to the needs...

Are you making plans for your future while leaving God out of them? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:13–17 and the reminder that while planning is wise, tomorrow is never guaranteed. We can pursue goals, dream about the future, and steward our lives well while still holding every plan with open hands and saying, “If the Lord wills.” We’ll be challenged to surrender o...

Could pride be showing up in your life in ways you haven’t recognized? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:10 and the powerful call to humble ourselves before the Lord. True humility isn’t thinking less of ourselves. It’s recognizing that God is God, trusting His wisdom over our own, and surrendering our need to control everything. We’ll be challenged to examine the sub...

Have you been feeling distant from God and wondering how to find your way back? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:7–8 and the powerful invitation to submit, resist, and draw near. When we surrender to God, we’re strengthened to resist what pulls us away from Him. And when we choose to draw near to Him, we’re given an incredible promise: He will draw near to us. We’ll...

Are there areas of your life where you’re trying to please the world more than you’re trying to please God? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:4–6 and challenges us to examine where our loyalty truly lies. Following Jesus means allowing God’s truth and values to shape our lives, even when doing so feels uncomfortable or goes against what the people around us believe. W...

What desire in your heart has become more important than God’s will? In today’s episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud takes us into James 4:1–3 and challenges us to look beyond the conflicts happening around us and examine what may be happening within us. Sometimes our frustration, jealousy, or anger isn’t simply about what someone else did. It can come from a desire, expectation, or unanswered prayer th...

How can you tell if the wisdom you’re receiving is truly from God? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos closes out James 3 with verses 17–18 and a powerful description of wisdom from above. Godly wisdom is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. These qualities give us a guide for discerning the voices and advice we allow to influence...

What if true wisdom has less to do with what you say and more to do with how you live? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into James 3:13 and reminds us that godly wisdom is revealed through a good life, humble actions, and contentment. Instead of feeling the need to boast, prove ourselves, or compare our lives to others, we can allow the fruit of our lives to speak for itself. We’l...

What do the words coming out of your mouth reveal about your source? In today’s episode, Lauren Alessi Burgos takes us into James 3:9–12 and challenges us with a simple truth: praise and cursing should not flow from the same mouth. Just as fresh and salt water cannot come from the same spring, our words should reflect the God we say is our source. We’ll be encouraged to examine the fruit of our wo...