Heart Truth Devotions

Today, we’ll be in Matthew 13 looking at how to find true satisfaction. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!” Matthew 13:44-46 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 pod...

Today, we’ll be in Mark 8 looking at the cost of discipleship. “Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.” Mark 8:34 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...

Today, we’ll be in Mark 8:33 answering this question: can you pass a spiritual taste test? “Jesus turned around and looked at his disciples, then reprimanded Peter. ‘Get away from me, Satan!’ He said. ‘You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.’” Mark 8:33 Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose...

Today, we’ll be in Mark 8:34 looking at What Jesus really meant about taking up your cross… “Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.” Mark 8:34 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 po...

Today, we’ll be in 2 corinthians 4 looking at how to thrive spiritually through physical decay. “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 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...

Today, we’ll be in 2 corinthians 4 looking at how you can keep the right perspective. “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God...

Today, we’ll be in 2 corinthians 4 looking at how your weakness could actually be your greatest strength. “We ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The He...

Today, we’ll be in 2 corinthians 4 looking at how perspective makes all the difference. “We ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 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...

Today, we’ll be in Matthew 6:15 looking at why forgiveness is essential for spiritual freedom. “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:15 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 an...

Today, we’ll be in Matthew 6 looking at how many times you should forgive. “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14 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 and you can help us...

Today, we’ll be in Matthew 6 looking at forgiving injustice. “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14 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 and you can help us by leaving re...

Today, we’ll be in Luke 9 looking at the mark of a mature believer. “Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23 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 accompli...

Today, we’ll be in 2 Corinthians 8 answering this question: are you a consumer or a contributor? “They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem.” 2 Corinthians 8:4 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 accomp...

Today, we’ll be in Matthew 6 talking about your first response when faced with worry and anxiety. “Seek the kingdom of God above all else and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 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...

Today, we’ll be in 1 Peter 5 talking about this question: are you carrying burdens that weren’t meant for you? “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 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 and you...

Today, we’ll be in Matthew 6 talking about the crisis of belief. “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly father feeds them. And aren’t you more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Matthew 6:26-27 Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission a...

Today, we’ll be in 1 Peter 5 looking at this question: can you use anxiety as an invitation? “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 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 and you can help us by lea...

“About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.” Hebrews 5:11 Today, we’ll be in Hebrews 5 looking at what’s keeping you from growing spiritually. 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...

“Praise the lord, oh my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.” Psalm 103:2-5 Today, we’ll be in Psalm 103 looking at the one kind of healing everybody can receive today. Ridgecre...

“Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, ‘why are you thinking these things?’” Mark 2:8 Today, we’ll be in Mark 2 looking at how we can either be desperate for God or we can undermine his work. Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The Heart T...

“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...