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5 Minutes with God

If you’ve got five minutes, the Lord has something to say. Each devotional is an invitation — a spark from His Word to stir your heart. But the true treasure is in the Action: five minutes you set aside to be with Him. It’s there, in His presence, that the Holy Spirit fills your lamp with oil, transforms your heart, and aligns your life with His. This is your daily time with the King — not just learning about Him, but knowing Him, walking with Him, and being made ready for the Bridegroom’s return.

Short. Simple. Powerful. And really — it’s only five minutes. Who doesn’t have five minutes for the King?

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These short, Scripture-anchored devotionals coincide with the Tyndale One Year Bible. Each day is a devotional created from that specific day’s verses and they include at least one passage of scripture, one clear insight, one simple action, and a short prayer—so you can walk with Jesus each day, not just think about Him.

  • Safe With Jesus

    Safe With Jesus

    🐍 The enemy is always looking for an opportunity to strike. Are you staying close to the One who protects you? Today’s Gem of Knowledge reminds us: “The enemy is coiled up ready to strike at any moment. Keep your distance from evil so it doesn’t get you. Amen.” God doesn’t want us living in…

  • Won’t You See That I’m Good?

    Have you ever stopped to consider just how good God really is? ❤️ In today’s Gem of Knowledge, the Lord asks, “Won’t you even try to see that I’m good?” Even those of us who have known Jesus for years can become so distracted by life that we overlook His goodness and take His blessings…

  • Sizing Up The Enemy

    Sizing Up The Enemy

    Ever feel like you’re David standing in front of Goliath? 😳 Your problems seem enormous. The opposition looks intimidating. And you wonder how you’ll ever overcome what’s standing against you. But what if you could see who’s standing behind your giant? Today’s Gem of Knowledge says: “Size up the enemy and see how big they…

  • Was He A Cheater?

    Was He A Cheater?

    What comes to mind when you hear the word CHEATING? 🤔 For me, it’s usually someone cheating at a board game or on a test. LOL! But did you know cheating means acting dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage? WOW! That puts a whole new perspective on things! In today’s Bible reading, Ishmael sat…

  • When God Divides the Mountains

    What if the mountain standing in your way isn’t nearly as powerful as you think? ⛰️⚡ This morning, the Lord gave me a Gem about dividing mountains *asunder*. I actually had to look up that word because it’s certainly not one I normally use! LOL! And guess what it means? To be forcefully torn or…

  • When Your Dreams Become His Dreams

    What if the dreams you’re chasing aren’t nearly as wonderful as the ones God has waiting for you? Twenty years ago, my dream board was filled with expensive cars, money, jewelry, and worldly success. Today, it would look completely different! It’s not that I’ve simply learned to dream bigger. I’ve learned to dream differently. ❤️…


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