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Devotional for August 7, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Devotional for August 7, 2025 with Conference Superintendent Rev. Steven Taylor
Life Hacks: simple ways to save time and make life easier. Well, maybe there are some hacks that can be helpful in our daily walk with Jesus. Introducing a new summer series called "Faith Hacks." Join Rev. Steven Taylor in this first segment about spending time in the Word based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
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Devotional for July 31, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Faith isn’t something we keep to ourselves. It’s something we share—intentionally, prayerfully, and joyfully. In this final devotional from his series, "Faith That Moves Mountains," Rev. Steven Taylor talks about the kind of faith where we don't just follow Jesus, but we invite others to follow Him too.
"But Jesus called the children to him and said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'"  Luke 18:16 (NIV)

Devotional for July 24, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Join Rev. Steven Taylor in this week's devotional—the fourth in our series, "Faith That Move Mountains"—about the kind of faith that doesn’t inflate or impress but bows low, in truth and trust, before a gracious God. Because faith that moves mountains always begins on our knees. 
“For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”  Luke 18:14 (NRSV)
 

Devotional for July 17, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Have you ever prayed for something over and over, and nothing seemed to change? You may have even reached the point of wondering if God is even listening. In this third installment of his devotional series, "Faith That Moves Mountains," Rev. Steven Taylor leads you through Luke 18:1 about a widow who refused to give up, and offers practical insights about a "faith that doesn't quit."
"Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always on not to lose heart."  Luke 18:1

Devotional for July 10, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

"Then [Jesus] said to him, 'Rise and go; your faith has made you well.'"  Luke 17:19 (NIV)
In week two of our series, "Faith That Moves Mountains," Rev. Steven Taylor addresses not just the kind of healing that touches the body, but healing that restores the soul. He also offers some practical steps for allowing Jesus to make us whole.

Devotional for July 3, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

This week begins a new series of devotions for the month of July: "Faith That Moves Mountains." Beginning with forgiveness, Rev. Steven Taylor shares a powerful reminder from Luke 17 of Jesus' instruction on forgiving those who sin against us—even repeatedly.

Devotional for June 26, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Have you ever received a gift and never opened it? Maybe it got set aside, or you just weren’t sure what to do with it. What about gifts from the Holy Spirit? In today's devotional, Rev. Steven Taylor encourages you to not neglect your gift, but to put them into action and see what God will do through you.
"Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you."  1 Timothy 4:14

Devotional for June 19, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

When Jesus talked about love, He didn’t point to an ideal, a feeling, or a seasonal effort. He pointed to the cross. He said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). Join Rev. Steven Taylor in today's devotional as he challenges us to demonstrate everyday love by allowing Christ to love others through you.