So True Devotional

The Christian life is not meant to be lived in reverse. In this episode of So True , Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks Philippians 3:12–16, where the apostle Paul urges believers to forget what lies behind and press forward toward Christ. Like an Olympic runner straining toward the finish line, we are called to a relentless pursuit—leaving behind past sins, sorrows, and even successes to reach for w...

The choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow. In this episode of So True , Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks Proverbs 2:11 and the profound truth that our decisions—big and small—set the trajectory of our lives. Just as a rocket that veers off by a single degree will miss its destination, the seemingly minor choices we make can lead us either closer to wisdom and godliness or away f...

Are you waiting for the perfect moment to serve God? In this episode of So True , Pastor Philip De Courcy highlights Mark 14:8 and draws from the inspiring lives of Fanny Crosby and Mary of Bethany to remind us that God doesn’t ask us to do everything—just what we can, with what we have, where we are. Though blind from childhood, Fanny Crosby penned over 8,000 hymns, leaving a lasting impact on th...

Do you ever feel like you’re just scraping by spiritually—like you’re receiving only the bare minimum from God? In this episode of So True , Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks Psalm 23:5 to remind us that God’s grace is not limited, measured, or rationed. Unlike a bank that gives exactly what you withdraw, the “bank of God’s grace” is marked by extravagance. Drawing from the imagery of shepherds pour...

Are you maintaining your spiritual glow, or has your passion for God started to fade? In this episode of So True , Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks 2 Timothy 1:6–7, reminding us that God calls His people to be on fire for His glory, His Son, and His gospel. Like Timothy, we must fan into flame the gifts God has given us and refuse to let fear or complacency quench our zeal. Through the examples of...

What does it mean to reflect the image of God? In this episode of So True , Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks Ephesians 5:1–2, calling believers to imitate their heavenly Father by embodying His love, forgiveness, and holiness. Just as children naturally mimic their parents, Christians are called to model their lives after Christ, who perfectly reveals God’s character. Through biblical insight and p...

In this So True episode, Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks the biblical principle of believing the best about others, even when past failures or negative assumptions cloud our judgment. Rooted in 1 Corinthians 13:7, this devotion reminds us that true, Christ-centered love gives the benefit of the doubt, anticipates change through grace, and resists cynicism. Drawing from a powerful story about Dr. H...

Life is filled with close calls—moments when disaster seems inevitable, yet we’re spared. In this episode of So True, Pastor Philip De Courcy unpacks Psalm 91:1–7, a powerful passage that assures us of God’s divine protection. Reflecting on personal experiences and biblical truth, Pastor Philip reminds us that we’re kept by the power of God and that peace is found in abiding under His shadow. Do y...