Daily Devotional
Our devotional section provides additional spiritual input for helping you go further and deeper in your journey with the Lord. It is our desire, our hope, and our prayer that this devotional section will be a helpful Spiritual Life tool for you to utilize on a regular basis. Each day’s devotional will typically consist of Scripture, commentary, and a prayer response.
Devotionals by  Chaplain Ken Hart. Ken is a long time member of Cape Cod Church, a retired Pastor, who also serves as a hospice chaplain.
Sunday. April 18th
Weekend Post
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2021: Week 15
Endurance at Living FullyÂ
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Endurance at Living Fully Anticipates Joy
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd...
Read MoreTuesday – Endurance at Living Fully Demands Faith
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you...
Read MoreWednesday – Endurance at Living Fully Embraces Hope
We are confident that you are meant for better things,...
Read MoreThursday – Endurance at Living Fully Enjoys Love
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight...
Read MoreFriday – Endurance at Living Fully Discovers Gratitude
But thanks be to God! He gives us victory over...
Read MoreSaturday – Endurance at Living Fully Generates Blessing
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, April 10th & 11th
Weekend Posts
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The Cookie Thief
By Valerie Cox A woman was waiting at an airport...
Read MoreThe Master’s Vessel
The Master was searching for a vessel to use; On...
Read More2021: Week 14
Culmination of Suffering and Triumph
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Culmination of Suffering and Triumph – The Upper Room Passover Experience (Last Supper)
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series runs all the way through...
Read MoreTuesday – Culmination of Suffering and Triumph – The Garden of Gethsemane and Christ’s Arrest
After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount...
Read MoreWednesday – Culmination of Suffering and Triumph – Christ before the High Priest (Jewish Ruler) and Pilot (Roman Ruler)
They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all...
Read MoreThursday – Culmination of Suffering and Triumph – The Crucifixion of Christ and Burial
Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is...
Read MoreFriday – Culmination of Suffering and Triumph – The Resurrection of Christ and Afterwards
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the...
Read MoreEaster Weekend, April 3rd & 4th
Weekend Posts
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The Legend of Heliopher
A Tale by Maxim Gorky Once upon a time there was...
Read MoreEaster Story for Children
By Barbara Greenyer The boy, Jacob, led his father down the...
Read More2021: Week 13
Everything Subject to the Master’s Authority
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Everything Subject to the Master’s Authority – Taking a Lowly Place Before Jesus Who Alone is in Charge
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series runs all the way through...
Read MoreTuesday – Everything Subject to the Master’s Authority – Embracing the Necessity of a Truly Fruitful Life
Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around...
Read MoreWednesday – Everything Subject to the Master’s Authority – Becoming Temples that are Fully Cleansed and Restored
Then they came to Jerusalem. And He entered the temple...
Read MoreThursday – Everything Subject to the Master’s Authority – Trusting Jesus for Fruitfulness Will Cost Everything
When evening came, they would go out of the city. As...
Read MoreFriday – Everything Subject to the Master’s Authority – Experiencing the Utmost Life Under the Authority of Jesus
They came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, March 27th & 28th
Weekend Posts
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I’m Learning
By Greta Zwaan When you see me don’t be alarmed,...
Read More2021: Week 12
Compelled to Deeper Faith
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Compelled to Deeper Faith – Carefully Listening to God’s Son
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series runs all the way through...
Read MoreTuesday – Compelled to Deeper Faith – Aligned Fully with Christ and His Sufferings
As they were coming down from the mountain, He gave them...
Read MoreWednesday – Compelled to Deeper Faith – Trusting Christ Who Prevails Now and Will Someday Reign
When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd...
Read MoreThursday – Compelled to Deeper Faith – Putting Suffering, Sacrifice, and Serving Ahead of Glory
From there they went out and began to go through Galilee, and...
Read MoreFriday – Compelled to Deeper Faith – Living and Sacrificing for Christ’s Kingdom
John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, March 20th & 21st
Weekend Posts
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THE PRECIOUS STONE
There once lived a kind woman on a mountain. One...
Read MoreThe Silversmith
Some time ago, a few ladies met in a certain...
Read More2021: Week 11
The Way of Grace
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – The Way of Grace – No Favorites in Christ
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series runs all the way through...
Read MoreTuesday – The Way of Grace – No Boasting in Christ
For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in...
Read MoreWednesday – The Way of Grace – No Inequality in Christ
Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen...
Read MoreThursday – The Way of Grace – No Deception in Christ
So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that...
Read MoreFriday – The Way of Grace – No Intolerance in Christ
For the word of God is living and active and...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, March 13th & 14th
Weekend Posts
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Shark Bait
During a research experiment, a marine biologist placed a shark...
Read MoreCat in a Hole
One day, an old man was having a stroll in...
Read More2021: Week 10
How God Communicates
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – How God Communicates – The Foundation of Relationship
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series runs all the way through...
Read MoreTuesday – How God Communicates – His Presence in Scripture
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching,...
Read MoreWednesday – How God Communicates – He Reveals His Open Doors
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write:...
Read MoreThursday – How God Communicates – The Provision of Genuine Spiritual Counsel
Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in...
Read MoreFriday – How God Communicates – The Decision Maker of Peace
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and...
Read MoreSunday, March 7th
Weekend Post
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THE KING AND THE SEEDS
Once there lived a great king renowned for being wise...
Read More2021: Week 9
Treasure!
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Treasure: The Face of Christ
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series runs all the way through...
Read MoreTuesday – Treasure: The Fragrance of Christ
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph...
Read MoreWednesday – Treasure: The Adequacy of Christ
Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. Not that we...
Read MoreThursday – Treasure: The Image of Christ
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of...
Read MoreFriday – Treasure: The Love of Christ
For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one...
Read MoreSaturday – Treasure: The Word of Christ
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, February 27th – 28th
Weekend Posts
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THE STONE CUTTER
Once upon a time there lived a stone cutter who...
Read MoreThe Spacious Firmament
By Joseph Addison The Spacious Firmament on highWith all the...
Read More2021: Week 8
The Tale of the Soul
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – The Tale of the Soul – Becoming a Vessel of Redemption
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series runs all the way through...
Read MoreTuesday – The Tale of the Soul – Radiating Christ’s Light Fully
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me....
Read MoreWednesday – The Tale of the Soul – Revolutionized to the Core
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and...
Read MoreThursday – The Tale of the Soul – Totally at Christ’s Disposal
Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in...
Read MoreFriday – The Tale of the Soul – Radically Set Free to Serve Christ
Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, February 20th – 21st
Weekend Posts
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All for the Best
By Edgar A. Guest Things mostly happen for the best.However...
Read MoreBusy, Busy Me
By Greta Zwaan My life is filled with service for...
Read More2021: Week 7
Comprehending the Jesus We Follow
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A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Comprehending the Jesus We Follow – Christ Longs for Us to Comprehend Him as Fully as Possible
(Note: Pastor Ben’s sermon series that runs all the way...
Read MoreTuesday – Comprehending the Jesus We Follow – His Indwelling Presence Makes All the Difference
The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking...
Read MoreWednesday – Comprehending the Jesus We Follow – Moving Beyond Blurred Vision
And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man...
Read MoreThursday – Comprehending the Jesus We Follow – Aligning Both Our Understandings and Interests with God’s
Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages...
Read MoreFriday – Comprehending the Jesus We Follow – Reoriented to a Life Produced and Empowered by Christ
And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said...
Read MoreSunday, February 14th
Weekend Post
A Short Story
It’s Not That Complicated
The Story: There was once a very wise man living...
Read More2021: Week 6
Understanding the Issues of the Heart
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Understanding the Issues of the Heart – Righteousness Works from the Inside Out
(Note: Pastor Ben has just begun a new sermon series...
Read MoreTuesday – Understanding the Issues of the Heart – The Fallacy of Merely Appearing to Be Righteous
And He said to them, “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you...
Read MoreWednesday – Understanding the Issues of the Heart – The Problem Is Us
After He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to...
Read MoreThursday – Understanding the Issues of the Heart – Acknowledging Our Lostness and Need for a Savior
Jesus got up and went away from there to the...
Read MoreFriday – Understanding the Issues of the Heart – Truly Opened Hearts that Respond Fully to Our Lord and Master
Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came...
Read MoreSaturday – The New Way of the Holy Spirit and Grace – Spiritually Genuine
(Note: Today’s Devotional is also from the Gospel of Mark...
Read MoreSunday, February 7th
Weekend Post
A Short Story
Call from Almighty God
This story involves a pastor of a storefront church. The...
Read More2021: Week 5
Serving God’s Kingdom
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Serving God’s Kingdom – Life Reordered
For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but...
Read MoreTuesday – Serving God’s Kingdom – Christ Centered
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you...
Read MoreWednesday – Serving God’s Kingdom – Mutually Accountable
Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one...
Read MoreThursday – Serving God’s Kingdom – Growing Together
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into...
Read MoreFriday – Serving God’s Kingdom – Spirit Enabled
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there...
Read MoreSaturday – Serving God’s Kingdom – Better Together
Let us hold strong to the confession of our hope,...
Read MoreSunday, January 31st
Weekend Post
A Poem by Charissa K. Cheuk
Poem 1/31/21
By Charissa K. Cheuk “Let go,” He says. “Let go.”But...
Read More2021: Week 4
Divine Fellowship
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Koinonia & Helping
For both He (Jesus Christ) who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are...
Read MoreTuesday – Koinonia & Risk
And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and they...
Read MoreWednesday – Koinonia & Sacrifice
This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as...
Read MoreThursday – Koinonia & Faithfulness
You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is...
Read MoreFriday – Koinonia & Fellowship
And with many other words he (Peter) solemnly testified and kept...
Read MoreSaturday – Koinonia & Caring
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one...
Read MoreSunday, January 24th
Weekend Post
A Poem by Chaplain Ken Hart
Poem 1/24/21
Keep On I’ve dreamed many a dream that never came...
Read More2021: Week 3
Becoming Spiritually Whole
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Becoming Spiritually Whole – Confident of Your Death to Life Transfer
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus...
Read MoreTuesday – Becoming Spiritually Whole – Convinced that Jesus Christ Alone Redeems
For a short time Jesus was made lower than the...
Read MoreWednesday – Becoming Spiritually Whole – Awakened to the “Fullness of Christ” Blessing
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so...
Read MoreThursday – Becoming Spiritually Whole – Staying Dependent on the Gift of Christ’s Righteousness
As it is written, “there is none righteous, not even...
Read MoreFriday – Becoming Spiritually Whole – Knowing Christ Experientially on a Daily Basis
But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have...
Read MoreSaturday – Becoming Spiritually Whole – Trusting Christ to Live Life for Us
For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove myself to...
Read More2021: Week 2
Quiet Time with God
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Monday – Communion with God and Our Ministering to Him
To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God,...
Read MoreTuesday – Communion with God and Our Waiting on Him
Tuesday – Communion with God and Our Waiting on Him...
Read MoreWednesday – Communion with God and Our Yielding to Him
He leads the humble in justice, and He teaches the humble His way. All...
Read MoreThursday – Communion with God and Our Prospering in Him
Who is the one who fears the Lord? He will instruct him in...
Read MoreFriday – Communion with God and Our Intimacy with Him
The intimacy of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He...
Read MoreSaturday – Communion with God and Our Preservation through Him
Guard my soul and deliver me; do not let me be...
Read More2021: Week 1
Quiet Time with God
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Monday – Communion with God & the Impact of His Presence
As they continued their travel, Jesus entered a village. A...
Read MoreTuesday – Communion with God & Becoming His Servant
For even the Son of Man came not to be served...
Read MoreWednesday – Communion with God & Existing for His Mission
Then Jesus instructed him not to tell anyone what had...
Read MoreThursday – Communing with God & Being “Still” Before His Person
But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16...
Read MoreFriday – Communion with God & Claiming the fullness of His Victory
Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time...
Read More2020: week 53
Divine Adjustments
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
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December 2020
The Christmas Story
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