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"The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts." - Matthew 13:19 NLT In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus makes it clear that a relationship with him is about understanding. He uses this story to push us to question how self-aware we are....

We are very excited about the launch of our new “Parables of Jesus” series. As RT Kendall says in his book, The Parables of Jesus, a parable can be described as a “simple story that illustrates a profound truth. Telling parables was Jesus’ main way of helping his followers grasp spiritual truth. He was building a bridge from the natural to the spiritual.” Understanding complex and deep spiritual c...

Here at Deep Spirituality, we are excited about our upcoming series of devotionals, videos, and podcasts exploring part of the Bible that deserves a deep dive: the parables of Jesus. These brilliant stories illustrate deep spiritual truths about building a personal relationship with God in such a way that new insights pop up every time we read them. Before we begin releasing the parable series, th...

Just two weeks after the Russian attack on Ukraine, more than two million people have fled the country. At least half of those fleeing are children , and emerging stories of attacks on civilians have been incredibly difficult to hear.  As Christians, it can be hard to know how to think spiritually about situations like these. We may begin to question whether God is really in control, or feel helpl...

It’s Black History Month, and taking this opportunity to educate ourselves on the untold and neglected stories of history is an invaluable experience (even if you are reading this post after the end of February). To that end, we are honored to present you with a rich conversation about the power, resilience, and inspiration of Black history and the Black Church.  In this episode of our podcast, De...

Relationships can be one of the most rewarding parts of life … and also one of the most challenging. When our last episode ended, Mary was left with the monumental day-to-day task of caring for and raising Jesus. The decisions she makes going forward and the influence she has on Jesus will be unparalleled. It’s safe to say that no other human being knew Jesus as well, as long, or as intimately as...

Get ready for our second episode of Mary’s story: Mary’s Not-So-Silent Night. Have you ever felt like life threw you a curveball and it was really unfair? Maybe it was someone’s fault or maybe it wasn’t. Maybe you had all your holiday plans figured out—you dotted every "i,” and crossed every "t.” And then, just when you least expected it, something came along—an illness, a variant, a new...

We’re excited for our next episode in our Mary series: Believe, and Be Mary. Mary lived in a world that wasn’t made for her. She was an unmarried woman, and most likely no more than 16 years old when she became pregnant with Jesus. In the world’s eyes, she would have been unimportant and overlooked. But she became important because of one small decision: to believe God. As we explore the origins o...

We are excited to announce our newest Paint Me a Picture series, “Because She Believed: The Story of Mary.” Jesus’ mother Mary was called many things. She was called a young virgin, a wife, and a mother. But ultimately, God defined her by her faith, as her cousin Elizabeth exclaimed in this passage of the Bible: Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women,...

Psalm 62:1-2 NRSV For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. [2] He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. When talking about building a relationship with God that is unshakeable, we can't expect perfection. Instead, it is a constant understanding of God and his presence. We don't pursue God; he pursues us in love and our choice...

So here we are, at the end of Jonah’s journey. And what a journey it’s been! Jonah has tried to run away from God, been swept up in a storm, almost died, spent several days inside a fish, got spit out by that fish, then finally decided to do what God wanted by going to preach to the enemies of his people. Those people put a stop to their evil ways, and God saved them from destruction. But Jonah is...

Have you ever made a really bad mistake? One of those mistakes that you just dread having to deal with? People are going to be mad at you, there might be some consequences, and you just want to crawl into a hole or move across the country. But you don’t. You own up to what you’ve done and put one foot in front of the other and start moving forward. When we pick up the story of Jonah in Jonah chapt...

In our second episode of Jonah’s Unexpected Journey, we find our protagonist stuck in a fishy situation. What does Jonah do after being stuck in the belly of a fish for 3 days? He prays: Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish. [2] He said, “I cried out to the LORD in my great trouble, and he answered me. I called to you from the land of the dead, and LORD, you heard me! [6] I s...

In this first episode of Jonah’s Unexpected Journey, we meet our protagonist: The LORD gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” - Jonah 1:1-2 NLT God called Jonah to do what he normally did - Jonah’s job was to talk to people about what God had to say. But this time, rathe...

The Bible is full of stories and heroes who are inspiring because they’re real. They’re real people with real problems whose experiences can teach us how we can walk with God. With this in mind, we’re excited to launch our new narrative podcast series, “Paint Me a Picture.” Each season will immerse you into a different story of Scripture, putting you in the shoes of the person in the story and bri...

If we’re going to be real enough who show people God, we have to take our masks off.  The worst culture that can exist in our families and communities is when we feel the collective peer pressure to put a mask on and appear to be something we’re not. God wants us to be our real selves, and when we decide not to hide what’s really inside, we can see that sin is not who we are, but the obstacle we a...

This is a reupload of a previous podcast. We are releasing it because in a world where relationships are strained by the Pandemic this one is perfectly timed and at tune with what we need, relationships. Visit DeepSpirituality.com to sign up for our newsletter if you want devotionals, podcast and more delivered straight to your inbox.  - - -  While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he lea...

This is a reupload of a previous podcast. We are pairing this episode with the article, " Staying Calm | How To Have Faith That Stills Storms " for our Quiet Time Kick-Starter this week. Visit DeepSpirituality.com to sign up for our newsletter if you want devotionals, podcast and more delivered straight to your inbox.  - - -  In this scripture, Martha’s worry and stress makes her focused...

Matthew 6:33-34 TPT "So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God's kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. [34] Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself." When we are anxious, our minds are almost...

Surrender your anxiety! Be silent and stop your striving and you will see that I am God. I am the God above all the nations, and I will be exalted throughout the whole earth. Psalm 46:10 TPT APA defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” All of us have anxiety, and we need to be aware of how it affects...

John 15:8 TPT When your lives bear abundant fruit, you demonstrate that you are my mature disciples who glorify my Father! One of the best parts of our relationship with God is the opportunity and capacity for change. But when we become self-reliant, change feels more like a burden than a cause for joy. We need God-reliance to relieve ourselves of the anxiety self-reliance brings, and simply enjoy...

Psalm 73:1-3 NIV [1] Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. [2] But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. [3] For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Many of us struggle in our relationship with God and he becomes distant and unreal, and it can be hard to admit that we doubt God. Like the psalmist in the above script...

Romans 15:20 NLT My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone else. In order to build a non-traditional church, we need to focus less on getting religious people to join our church rather than someone else’s, and focus more on reaching people who don’t know God. When this is our min...

He saw the sky open, and something like a large sheet was let down by its four corners. [12] In the sheet were all sorts of animals, reptiles, and birds. [13] Then a voice said to him, “Get up, Peter; kill and eat them.” [14] “No, Lord,” Peter declared. “I have never eaten anything that our Jewish laws have declared impure and unclean. ” [15] But the voice spoke again: “Do not call something uncle...

Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. [20] However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus. [21] The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of t...