Heart Truth Devotions

“Since they couldn’t otherwise get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and, after digging through it, lowered the mat the paralyzed man was lying on.” Mark 2:4 Today, we’ll be in Mark 2 looking at getting creative in order to reach Jesus. Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of...

“So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them.” Mark 2:2 Today, we’ll be in Mark 2 looking at what happens after you close your Bible. Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The Heart Truth podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our mission online a...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness…” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Today, we’ll be in 2 Timothy 4 looking at this question: Does God see unnoticed service? Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The Heart Truth podcast is ju...

“There is no longer jew or gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 You need to recognize the important difference between union and unity... Today, we’ll be in Galatians 3 looking at how the Church can become unstoppable. Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Th...

“John said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn't in our group.” Mark 9:38 It's not about your ability; it's about your availability. Today, we’ll be in Mark 9 looking at the necessary qualifications for everyday ministry. Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission a...

“Jesus said, ‘No one who performs a miracle in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me. Anyone who is not against us is for us.” Mark 9:39-40 You have what it takes… But are you using it? Today, we’ll be in Mark 9 looking at what you need in order to change the world. Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The...

“The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps…” Matthew 25:3 Procrastination is a small vice, but it has big consequences... Today, we’ll be in Matthew 25 answering this question: what if Jesus returned today? Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The Heart Truth podcast is just one way we...

“The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil… All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps.” Matthew 25:4&7 Today, we’ll be in Matthew 25 looking at whether or not you can borrow spiritual readiness from someone else. Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of...

“For no one is abandoned by the Lord forever.” Lamentations 3:31

“I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24

“Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:23-24

“Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: the faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.” Lamentations 3:21-22

“I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss…” Lamentations 3:20

“Wait patiently before the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14

“Go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been. So the man started off to visit the ten towns of that region and began to proclaim the great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed at what he told them.” Mark 5:19-20 

“A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man had been possessed by the legion of demons. He was sitting there fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid.” Mark 5:15

“But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ He shouted.” Matthew 14:30 

“Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.’” Isaiah 6:8

“Search me, Oh God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24

“The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.” Psalm 145:20

“The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18

“So fear the lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates river and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the lord, then choose today whom you will serve… as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:14-15

“Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died.” Mark 4:5-6