My Morning Devotional

What makes you truly feel valued? In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña explores the theme of intrinsic value, drawing inspiration from Paul's teachings in Philippians. With heartfelt honesty, she shares her journey of questioning her own worth amidst life's changing seasons and responsibilities. Despite significant life changes, Stephanie learns that her worth isn't defined...

How do we cultivate a faith that truly makes a difference? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, host Rochelle Alessi and her guests, Chris Alessi, explore the significant relationship between faith and good works in a believer's life. They reflect on Titus Chapter 2 and discuss how, while our salvation is not earned by works, our actions play a crucial role in living out our fait...

Does God ever change the way He does things? In today's episode, Richelle and her husband Chris Alessi tackle this thought-provoking question by exploring the comforting truth that God remains constant. Together, they explore how our perception of God might shift with our understanding, but His essence stays unchanged.  Join us as we share these encouraging thoughts and build our faith in the...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live a full life with God? In today's episode, host Richelle Alessi and her husband Chris embark on a transformative journey exploring the "Fullness" in faith. Through a reflective discussion on Colossians 1, they unpack the profound ways in which living a spirit-filled life enhances our walk with God. Together we'll examine the str...

Are you navigating life on the right path? In today's episode, host Richelle Alessi joins forces with her husband Chris Alessi to explore the essence of walking in "The Way" as part of our faith journey. Reflecting on scripture from 2 Peter, Chris passionately discusses how having an effective faith opens an entrance into God’s eternal kingdom. He emphasizes the singular path to the...

Do you ever wonder how effective your faith really is? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, host Richelle Alessi is joined by her husband, Chris Alessi, as they embark on a journey to explore the concept of "Effective Faith." Drawing inspiration from 2 Peter 1:5-8, we'll discuss how supplementing faith with virtue, knowledge, and love can transform our lives from being...

What does it truly mean to keep the main thing, the main thing in our spiritual life? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, Gaby explore the profound simplicity yet deep significance of loving God and loving His people. Rooted in Matthew 22:37-39, they remind listeners of the two greatest commandments: to love the Lord with all our hearts, souls, and minds, and to love our neighbors as...

Do you ever feel like you're in a constant race to keep up with everyone around you? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, host Gaby Alessi invites listeners to reflect on the idea of whether we should compete or compliment in our daily lives. Drawing from personal experiences with her siblings and friends, Gaby explores the natural inclination towards competition we often encount...

Have you ever found it challenging to love those who seem unlovable? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, hosts Gaby Alessi guide us through the profound and difficult topic of loving our enemies, inspired by the words of Jesus in Luke 6. Drawing from personal reflections and biblical teachings, Gaby discusses this concept of 'Frenemies'—those who are neither full friends no...

Have you ever wondered why some moments of your life need to remain private before they unfold? In today's episode, host Gaby Alessi opens up about the sacred "proving time" in her relationship, drawing a beautiful analogy between life and making bread. She shares personal insights into the wisdom of keeping certain moments protected until they are ready to be revealed. Gaby shares...

What's the most unexpected blessing you've ever received? In today's episode, host Gaby Alessi shares her joyous journey of engagement in " Surprise Engagement." You’ll get an inside look on how life-changing events align perfectly when it's all within God's will. Gaby shares her thoughts and expectations  leading up to the surprise proposal, emphasizing the beau...

Do you ever wonder how deeply we're called to love those around us? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, guest Lauren Alessi invites us to explore this profound question through the lens of First John, Chapter 4. Lauren discusses the humbling truth that we only love because He first loved us. Delving into personal anecdotes, she shares the enduring wisdom of her grandmother, who...

What does it mean to truly embrace God's perfect love? In today's episode, guest Lauren Alessi explores this profound question by diving into First John, chapter four. She reflects on the deep and sometimes perplexing nature of God's love, especially as it pertains to the idea that "perfect love drives out fear." Lauren shares her personal journey of grappling with the com...

Have you ever wondered how God dwells within you? In today's episode, host Lauren Alessi explores this profound idea rooted in 1 John, chapter four. As we look into the concept of divine love, we reflect on how acknowledging Jesus as the Son of God leads directly to God living within us. Drawing an analogy from a moment in one of her favorite movies, Lauren beautifully illustrates how love is...

Have you ever wondered what true love looks like beyond the TV screens and romance novels? In today's episode, host Lauren Alessi welcomes us into a heartfelt discussion on the essence of true love as described in the Bible. Reflecting on 1 John 4:10-12, she challenges the common perceptions of love often depicted on reality TV and in movies, urging us to pursue a love that mirrors the divine...

Do you ever wonder why we say that God is love? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, join host Lauren Alessi as she embarks on an insightful exploration of God’s love, inspired by 1 John 4:7-21. Lauren opens up about her personal struggle with the concept of divine love, addressing the challenge of moving beyond earthly interpretations of love we often see in movies and TV shows. Thro...

Have you ever thought about what it means to be God's Valentine? In today's special Valentine's Day episode, host Stephanie Muiña takes us on a heartfelt journey of exploring God's unwavering love for us all. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on Romans 8, she reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Stephanie shares a touching story from her middle...

How do we truly love those who are different from us? In today's episode, Stephanie explores the challenge of loving beyond political differences and personal affiliations. Drawing from 1st John 4:21, she reflects on God's command to love our brothers and sisters, irrespective of their political beliefs or the frustrations with our current national climate. As she shares her own experien...

Just how much are you willing to sacrifice for the ones you love?  In this episode, Stephanie opens up about the personal challenges she faces as a devoted wife and mother. She shares a heartfelt journey inspired by First John 3:16, reminding us that love drives our sacrifices. The episode explores the idea of laying down our lives for others, just as Christ laid down His life for us, and challeng...

What does it mean to speak the truth in love?  In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña delves into the powerful concept of love by continuing her reflection on First Corinthians 13. She draws from personal experience to illustrate how love is not only about patience and kindness, but also about courageously speaking the truth. Stephanie recounts a pivotal moment when her parents intervened i...

Do you REALLY know what love is?   In episode 1201, we're diving into the heart of what love truly means. Join host Stephanie Muiña as she explores the essence of love during Valentine's week. Drawing inspiration from First Corinthians 13, Stephanie shares personal insights on navigating cultural differences and contrasting personalities within her marriage. She reflects on the commitmen...

Just how good is God's goodness? Happy Friday! Welcome to My Morning Devotional's 1200th episode, titled "Complete Goodness." Host Gaby Alessi brings you a devotional exploring Genesis 1. As we celebrate this milestone, Gaby guides us to look beyond creation itself and into the Creator's nature, emphasizing God's complete goodness. Through the repetition of the word &...

What link is made between striving for excellence and receiving rewards in heaven? In today's episode of My Morning Devotional, Gaby Alessi explores the theme of "Catching Excellence," using Colossians 3:23-24 as a foundation. She encourages us to pour our hearts into every area of our lives—be it work, relationships, or personal projects—emphasizing that such wholehearted dedicatio...

What does the Bible really mean when it says to “meditate” on the Word?  In episode 1198, our host, Gaby Alessi, invites us to delve into Psalms 1:1-3. This passage highlights two distinct ways we can choose to walk through life: alongside the wicked or in delight of the Lord's law. Gaby emphasizes the transformative power of meditation on Scripture, guiding us to absorb the Word of God deepl...

How can you learn to let God handle your concerns instead of trying to fix them yourself? In today's episode, we dive deep into a powerful message titled "For All the Fault Finders." Our host, Gaby Alessi, takes us through an enlightening devotional based on Job 40:2: "Shall a fault finder contend with the Almighty." Gaby shares a personal reflection on how easy it is to f...