HighPoint Devotionals

There's something powerful about standing at the beginning of a new year. It's like standing in a lobby, looking in all directions, wondering what might unfold in the months ahead. We think about opportunities, changes, possibilities—doors that might open before us. But what does an "open door" really mean when we're talking about faith? "These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can op

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, there's a powerful truth we need to grasp: God has given His church keys—not just to collect, but to use. These aren't decorative keys that hang forgotten on a hook by the door. They're instruments of divine authority meant to unlock gates, break chains, and advance God's kingdom on earth. "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the key

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. These ancient words from John's Gospel have echoed through centuries, but their full weight might still surprise us. What if the toughest miracle God ever performed wasn't creating the universe or raising the dead, but simply getting us to understand who He is and how He feels about us? The Scandal of Christmas Christmas celebrates something so scandalous that it offended nearly everyone who firs

The arrival of Christmas brings with it more than twinkling lights and wrapped packages. It marks something far more profound—the arrival of the eternal Word into human history. This isn't just the story of a baby born in Bethlehem; it's the account of God stepping into our neighborhood, pitching His tent among us. The Universe Speaks Consider for a moment the sheer existence of everything around you. Why is there something rather than nothing? This question has puzzled phil

In the opening words of John's Gospel, we encounter a profound truth that echoes the very beginning of creation itself: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." These words deliberately mirror Genesis, inviting us to see that the God who spoke creation into existence is the same God who stepped out of eternity into time. The very first recorded words God spoke in Genesis were "Let there be light." Before animals, before humanity, befo

In a world that often feels shrouded in shadows, there's a profound truth that cuts through every form of darkness: the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. This isn't just ancient history or religious rhetoric—it's the foundation of a transformative reality available to each of us today. More Than Words on a Page We've all heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. When we merely hear descriptions, we engage one sense. But when we see, touch, and experience

There's something deeply countercultural about generosity in a world obsessed with accumulation. We're surrounded by messages telling us to consume more, protect what's ours, and worry about scarcity. Yet the ancient wisdom of Scripture paints a radically different picture—one where abundance flows from generosity, where giving creates more capacity to give, and where our relationship with money becomes a spiritual tool rather than a source of anxiety. The Apostle Paul wrote

There's an unsettling reality about empty houses. Ask any city official and they'll tell you the same thing: vacant homes are magnets for trouble. They drive down property values, drain municipal resources, and worst of all, they attract criminal activity. Empty houses don't stay empty for long, and what moves in is rarely good news for a neighborhood. But what if this principle extends far beyond real estate? What if the same truth applies to our hearts, our families, and e

There's a baking phenomenon sweeping across the country. In almost every corner of the internet and social media, you'll find household bakers beginning their journey to making the best sourdough bread! In each of these homes and, indeed, in order to achieve that great journey, there lies one very special ingredient—yeast. This tiny, almost invisible substance begins its work, burping carbon dioxide (yes, really!) and causing the entire loaf to rise. What starts as a small ad

There's a profound question that echoes through the corridors of Christian life: What exa ctly is the gospel? Many of us would quickly respond with the familiar answer—we're sinners, Christ died for our sins, and through faith in Him we receive forgiveness and eternal life. While this is gloriously true, it represents only part of the picture. The complete gospel encompasses something far more comprehensive, something that transforms not just our eternal destiny, but our pres

There's an ancient principle woven throughout Scripture that governs both our individual lives and our collective societies: we reap what we sow. This isn't merely agricultural wisdom—it's a fundamental truth about how life works, how character develops, and how cultures are shaped. Two Soils, Two Harvests The apostle Paul presents us with a stark reality in his letter to the Galatians: "Do not be deceived. God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to pleas

Sometimes you know what you need to do and you don’t do it. Sometimes you know what you need to stop doing, but you keep doing it. For some of you, when you saw these lines, you knew the thing in your life that I was talking about – something hidden, but just below the surface. A recent blog post here reminded us of God’s power to break strongholds. For many, the strongholds that are most durable are secret places – secret from our co-workers, our friends, our family, even

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Chapter two of the book of Matthew is filled with the unexpected.  If you read it carefully, you will discover that the three “wise men”...

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It was a chilly October morning with a misting rain. I was on a college-visit trip with my daughters and had decided that they needed to...

"For God has said, "I will never fail you, I will never abandon you." -Hebrews 13:5 Recently, I was appointed a role for an event. It was...

The tapping and pounding on the roof was constant for those two days. Like many people on my street this year, I had my roof replaced...

The empty chair - which sat in front of me - devastated my heart and soul. I just completed my 17th year of teaching this year, and I had...