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.
Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26
Weekend Posts
Scatter Seeds of Kindness
If you have a friend worth loving Love him. Yes,...
Read More“The Oak Tree”
A mighty wind blew night and day It stole the...
Read More2021: Week 37
God’s Mission of Grace
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Friday – God’s Mission of Grace – The Completion of Our Work
But I do not consider my life of any account...
Read MoreThursday – God’s Mission of Grace – The Source of Our Work
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch...
Read MoreWednesday – God’s Mission of Grace – The Outcome of Our Work
For it is God who is at work in you,...
Read MoreTuesday – God’s Mission of Grace – The Impact of Our Work
You are the light of the world …. Let your...
Read MoreMonday – God’s Mission of Grace – The Urgency of Our Work
We must work the works of Him who sent Me...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19
Weekend Posts
Are You Listening?
Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance...
Read MoreStranglers and Wranglers
Many years ago there were a group of brilliant young...
Read More2021: Week 37
The Gospel of Grace
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Friday – The Gospel of Grace – The Only Means of True Righteousness (Sanctification)
I (Paul) did not shrink from declaring to you anything...
Read MoreThursday – The Gospel of Grace – Transformation for Living Fully
I (Paul) did not shrink from declaring to you anything...
Read MoreWednesday – The Gospel of Grace – A Gift Received and Shared
I (Paul) did not shrink from declaring to you anything...
Read MoreTuesday – The Gospel of Grace – Repentance and Faith Required
I (Paul) did not shrink from declaring to you anything...
Read MoreMonday – The Gospel of Grace – God’s Powerful Provision
The promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, which I...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12
Weekend Posts
Do This to the Least of Them
Ruth’s story begins with her mailbox. Today there was only...
Read MoreI’m Learning
By Greta Zwaan When you see me don’t be alarmed,...
Read More2021: Week 36
Lasting Spiritual Fulfillment
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Friday – Lasting Spiritual Fulfillment – Letting God Shelter Us Fully
From my distress I called upon the Lord; the Lord...
Read MoreThursday – Lasting Spiritual Fulfillment – Letting God Love Us Fully
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is...
Read MoreWednesday – Lasting Spiritual Fulfillment – Letting God Purify Us Fully
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if...
Read MoreTuesday – Lasting Spiritual Fulfillment – Letting God Care for Us Fully
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we...
Read MoreMonday – Lasting Spiritual Fulfillment – Letting God Change Our Course Fully
Lord, make me to know my end and what is...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, September 4 & 5
Weekend Posts
The Elephant and the Fly
One day, a disciple and his teacher were walking through...
Read MoreThe Sense of a Goose
Next Autumn, when you see geese heading south for the...
Read More2021: Week 35
Maximum Love
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Friday – Maximum Love – A Motivation to Humble Service
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there...
Read MoreThursday – Maximum Love – A Desire for Christ to be Exalted
“So I will prove to you that the Son of...
Read MoreWednesday – Maximum Love – A Bridge to Faith in Christ
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility...
Read MoreTuesday – Maximum Love – A Focus on Spiritual Wholeness
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow...
Read MoreMonday – Maximum Love – A Call to Christian Community
This is My commandment, that you love one another, just...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29
Weekend Posts
The Two Lumberjacks
It was the annual lumberjack competition and the final was...
Read MoreThe Three Races
By Darren Edwards In old times, a fable retells the...
Read More2021: Week 34
The True Nature of Christ’s Church
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Friday – The True Nature of Christ’s Church – Giving the Lord First Place in Everything
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to...
Read MoreThursday – The True Nature of Christ’s Church – Growing into a Supernatural Force
As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in...
Read MoreWednesday – The True Nature of Christ’s Church – Encouraging God’s Life in Each Other
Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer...
Read MoreTuesday – The True Nature of Christ’s Church – A People Indwelled by God’s Presence
Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and...
Read MoreMonday – The True Nature of Christ’s Church – A God Empowered Team
While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, August 21 & 22
Weekend Posts
The Two Brothers
Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on adjoining...
Read MoreThe Other Side of the Wall
By Randy Reynolds There was a young woman who took...
Read More2021: Week 33
Navigating Life Well
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Friday – Navigating Life Well – In Reliance Upon Christ’s Power Alone
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and...
Read MoreThursday – Navigating Life Well – In Close Touch with the Master
Ephraim has mixed himself among the peoples; Ephraim is a...
Read MoreWednesday – Navigating Life Well – In Resistance to Worldly Pressures
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord...
Read MoreTuesday – Navigating Life Well – In Line with God’s Passions
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not...
Read MoreMonday – Navigating Life Well – In the Reality of Heaven
Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore, my soul observes them. The...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15
Weekend Posts
Changing Our Vision
There was a very wealthy man who was bothered by...
Read More2021: Week 32
God as Our Source
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – God as Our Source – Absolutely Trusting and Surrendering
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do...
Read MoreTuesday – God as Our Source – We are His Resource
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various...
Read MoreWednesday – God as Our Source – Fully Living for His Glory
Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in...
Read MoreThursday – God as Our Source – Supernatural Peace for the Journey
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and...
Read MoreFriday – God as Our Source – Wonderfully Aligned with His Divine Order
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom...
Read MoreSunday, August 8th
Weekend Post
How to Change the World
The ninth week of SEAL training is referred to as...
Read More2021: Week 31
True “Success” in Life
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – True “Success” in Life – Becoming a Steward of Life
Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward...
Read MoreTuesday – True “Success” in Life – Keeping Eternity in View
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will...
Read MoreWednesday – True “Success” in Life – Overcoming “Wealth’s” Pitfalls
Don’t rob the poor just because you can, or exploit...
Read MoreThursday – True “Success” in Life – Putting Others First
Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose...
Read MoreFriday – True “Success” in Life – Investing in People’s Souls
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,...
Read MoreSaturday – True “Success” in Life – Claiming God’s Righteous Outcome
The fear of the Lord prolongs life ….The hope of...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, July 31st & August 1st
Weekend Post
The Seven Wonders of the World
A group of American school children were asked to list...
Read MoreThe Black Dot
One day, a professor entered his classroom and asked his...
Read More2021: Week 30
Maximum Love
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Maximum Love – A Call to Christian Community
This is My commandment, that you love one another, just...
Read MoreTuesday – Maximum Love – A Focus on Spiritual Wholeness
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow...
Read MoreWednesday – Maximum Love – A Bridge to Faith in Christ
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility...
Read MoreThursday – Maximum Love – A Desire for Christ to be Exalted
“So I will prove to you that the Son of...
Read MoreFriday – Maximum Love – A Motivation to Humble Service
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, July 24th & 25th
Weekend Post
New Year’s Resolutions (in July): The Two Lists.
By Scott Blum I was fortunate to spend time with...
Read MoreThe Simple Penny
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband...
Read More2021: Week 29
Loving the Lost
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Loving the Lost – Rejecting Self-righteousness
Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen...
Read MoreTuesday – Loving the Lost – Seeing Unmerited Value
entire house and search carefully until she finds it? And...
Read MoreWednesday – Loving the Lost – Offering Unfettered Compassion
And He said, “A man had two sons. The younger...
Read MoreThursday – Loving the Lost – Fostering Joyful Restoration
“So he returned home to his father. And while he...
Read MoreFriday – Loving the Lost – Celebrating Coming Home
“Now his older son was in the field, and when...
Read MoreSunday, July 18th
Weekend Post
The Missing Watch
A farmer who owned a small farm was working in...
Read More2021: Week 28
A Course for Life
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – A Course for Life – Aligning with God’s Ultimate Purpose
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who...
Read MoreTuesday – A Course for Life – Overflowing with God’s Transforming Love
The man answered, “You must love the Lord your God...
Read MoreWednesday – A Course for Life – Overcoming Religious Ambition and Pride
Then it happened that as Jesus was reclining at the...
Read MoreThursday – A Course for Life – Being a True Neighbor to All
Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling...
Read MoreFriday – A Course for Life – Manifesting God’s Presence to the World
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has...
Read MoreSaturday – A Course for Life – Fulfilling God’s Call to Redemptive Living
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11th
Weekend Posts
What Life Should Be
By Pat A. Fleming To learn while still a childWhat...
Read MoreThis Is Good
The story is told of a African King who had...
Read More2021: Week 27
The Way of Love
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – The Way of Love – Surrendered, Filled, and Overflowing to Others
And He put all things in subjection under His feet,...
Read MoreTuesday – The Way of Love – Extended to All Equally
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the...
Read MoreWednesday – The Way of Love – Christ Produces the Real Deal
He prayed to the LORD and said, “Please LORD, was...
Read MoreThursday – The Way of Love – Valuing Others Regardless of Merit
Then Jonah went out from the city and sat east...
Read MoreFriday – The Way of Love – Genuine, Brotherly, and Humble Regard for Everyone
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling...
Read MoreSunday, July 4th
Weekend Post
The Guy in the Glass
by Dale Wimbrow When you get what you want in...
Read More2021: Week 26
Handling Suffering
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Handling Suffering – The Prospect of Victory
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come closer to...
Read MoreTuesday – Handling Suffering – The Surprise of Joy
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a...
Read MoreWednesday – Handling Suffering – The Sharing of Good News
When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers...
Read MoreThursday – Handling Suffering – The Refuge of Love
I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on...
Read MoreFriday – Handling Suffering – The Call of Endurance
But remember the former days, when, after being enlightened, you...
Read MoreSaturday – Handling Suffering – The Assurance of Comfort
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, June 26 & 27
Weekend Posts
Reluctance
Out through the fields and the woods And over the...
Read MoreThe Paradoxical Commandment
by Dr. Kent M. Keith People are often unreasonable, illogical,...
Read More2021: Week 25
Passing Our Faith to the Next Generation
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Passing Our Faith to the Next Generation – Show and Tell
We will not conceal them from their children, but tell...
Read MoreTuesday – Passing Our Faith to the Next Generation – Training and Development
Paul and his companions then left Paphos by ship for...
Read MoreWednesday – Passing Our Faith to the Next Generation – Faithfulness over Success
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment...
Read MoreThursday – Passing Our Faith to the Next Generation – Mind, Body, and Spirit
Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat...
Read MoreFriday – Passing Our Faith to the Next Generation – Faith Climate and God Confidence
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope....
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, June 19 & 20
Weekend Posts
The True Picture of Peace
There was a king in a foreign land who ruled...
Read MoreA MAN AND HIS FOUR WIVES
There lived a successful man who had four wives. He...
Read More2021: Week 24
Divine Resources for Human Needs
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Divine Resources for Human Needs – Living Fully and Bountiful Blessing
And my God will meet all your needs according to...
Read MoreTuesday – Divine Resources for Human Needs – Living Fully and Materialistic Deliverance
One day the widow of a member of the group...
Read MoreWednesday – Divine Resources for Human Needs – Living Fully and Sacrificial Giving
And Elisha said, “Borrow as many empty jars as you...
Read MoreThursday – Divine Resources for Human Needs – Living Fully and Disaster Protection
Soon every container was full to the brim! “Bring me...
Read MoreFriday – Divine Resources for Human Needs – Living Fully and Kingdom Existence
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13
Weekend Posts
Dance the Slow Dance
Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round Or listened...
Read MoreA Prayer of Faith
she died leaving us with a tiny premature baby and...
Read More2021: Week 23
Resiliency in the Face of Troubles
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Resiliency in the Face of Troubles – Accepting the Inevitability of Struggle
Now we know that You know all things, and have...
Read MoreTuesday – Resiliency in the Face of Troubles – Understanding the Role of Struggle
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we...
Read MoreWednesday – Resiliency in the Face of Troubles – Utilizing the Supernatural with Struggle
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all...
Read MoreThursday – Resiliency in the Face of Troubles – Finding God’s Peace in Struggle
In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me...
Read MoreFriday – Resiliency in the Face of Troubles – Experiencing God as a Refuge from Struggle
The righteous cry, and the Lord hears and delivers them...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6
Weekend Posts
The Apple Basket
One day an elderly man entered into a hospital. He...
Read MoreGone From My Sight
By Henry Van Dyke I am standing upon the seashore....
Read More2021: Week 22
Divine Troubles
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Divine Troubles – The Lord Sustains
The Lord is my strength and song, and He has...
Read MoreTuesday – Divine Troubles – The Lord Revives
On the day I called, You answered me; You made...
Read MoreWednesday – Divine Troubles – The Lord Intervenes
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,...
Read MoreThursday – Divine Troubles – The Lord Shelters
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High...
Read MoreFriday – Divine Troubles – The Lord Blesses
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, May 29th & 30th
Weekend Posts
As I Look Up To The Skies Above
As I look up to the skies above, The stars...
Read MoreThis Butterfly Story
In a green meadow filled with Milkweed and flowers there...
Read More2021: Week 21
The Upward Call of God
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – The Upward Call of God – Battling the Spirit of this World
Later she gave birth to a second son and named...
Read MoreTuesday – The Upward Call of God – Renouncing Our Personal Will
Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked him. “Why...
Read MoreWednesday – The Upward Call of God – Countering the Tactics of the Devil
You will be accepted if you respond in the right...
Read MoreThursday – The Upward Call of God – Managing Your Anger the Right Way
Later Cain suggested to his brother, Abel, ‘Let’s go out...
Read MoreFriday – The Upward Call of God – Going Forward in Confidence and Victory
I press on toward the goal for the prize of...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, May 22nd & 23rd
Weekend Posts
Teacher Leaves A Lasting Impression
He was in the first third grade class I taught...
Read MoreYESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW
There are two days in every week about which we...
Read More2021: Week 20
Responding To Distress
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Responding To Distress – Choosing to Turn to the Safety of God’s Presence
But as for me, I will sing about your power....
Read MoreTuesday – Responding To Distress – Developing a Heart of Full Confidence in God
My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder...
Read MoreWednesday – Responding To Distress – Prepared Ahead by God’s Deep Love
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will...
Read MoreThursday – Responding To Distress – Captured by the Transforming Grace of God
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do...
Read MoreFriday – Responding To Distress – Protected in Heart and Mind by God’s Amazing Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!...
Read MoreSaturday – Responding To Distress – Yielded and in Tune with God’s Wonderful Plan for Life
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, May 15th & 16th
Weekend Posts
A Brother’s Hands
Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near...
Read MoreGrandpa’s Hands
Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio...
Read More2021: Week 19
Raising Kids to Live Fully
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – Raising Kids to Live Fully – Faithfulness Over Results
One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so...
Read MoreTuesday – Raising Kids to Live Fully – Christ Over Substitutes
Then he took the children in his arms and placed...
Read MoreWednesday – Raising Kids to Live Fully – Dependency Over Self-sufficiency
When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with...
Read MoreThursday – Raising Kids to Live Fully – Genuineness Over Artificiality
I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the...
Read MoreFriday – Raising Kids to Live Fully – Persevering Over Faltering
One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, May 8th & 9th
Weekend Posts
My Mother Kept A Garden
My Mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart,...
Read MoreA Mother’s Love
By Helen Steiner Rice A Mother’s love is something that...
Read More2021: Week 18
The Pursuit of Righteousness
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – The Pursuit of Righteousness – Choosing to Finish Strong
This letter is from James, a slave of God and...
Read MoreTuesday – The Pursuit of Righteousness – Finding Joy through Troubles
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider...
Read MoreWednesday – The Pursuit of Righteousness – Putting Perseverance First
Because you know that the testing of your faith produces...
Read MoreThursday – The Pursuit of Righteousness – Entering into Full Surrender
So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully...
Read MoreFriday – The Pursuit of Righteousness – Achieving Victory through Faith
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, May 1st & 2nd
Weekend Posts
A Gift To Share
© Alora M. Knight I was given a smile the...
Read MoreWhat Counts
By Edgar A. Guest It isn’t the money you’re making,...
Read More2021: Week 17
The Spiritual Boldness of Living Fully
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – The Spiritual Boldness of Living Fully – A Call to Touch the World
Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader,...
Read MoreTuesday – The Spiritual Boldness of Living Fully – A Beautiful Proclamation
So, a second time they called the man who had...
Read MoreWednesday – The Spiritual Boldness of Living Fully – A Divine Infilling
So they said to him, “What did He do to...
Read MoreThursday – The Spiritual Boldness of Living Fully – A Shared Journey
The man answered and said to them, “Well, here is...
Read MoreFriday – The Spiritual Boldness of Living Fully – An Irresistible Love
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will...
Read MoreSaturday & Sunday, April 24th & 25th
Weekend Posts
Stop stressing so much
“Once upon a time a psychology professor walked around on...
Read MoreTHE MAYONNAISE JAR
A professor stood before his class with some items in...
Read More2021: Week 16
The Freedom of Unconditional Love
A daily devotional written by Chaplain Ken Hart
Devotionals will post daily at 5:00am throughout the week.
Monday – The Freedom of Unconditional Love – The Necessity of Supportive Relationships
This is My commandment, that you love one another, just...
Read MoreTuesday – The Freedom of Unconditional Love – The Trap of Superiority
Then Jesus told this story to some who had great...
Read MoreWednesday – The Freedom of Unconditional Love – The Destructiveness of a Critical Spirit
Therefore you have no excuse, every one of you who...
Read MoreThursday – The Freedom of Unconditional Love – The Power of Humility
But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared...
Read MoreFriday – The Freedom of Unconditional Love – The Risk of a Hand Extended
A new commandment I give to you, that you love...
Read MoreSunday. April 18th
Weekend Post
A Special Teacher
Years ago a John Hopkin’s professor gave a group of...
Read More2021: Week 15
Endurance at Living Fully
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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