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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.

  • Being Mindful of God

    Being Mindful of God

    We don’t know the blessings God will unfold before us if we are faithful and intentional. Its not just about the time we set aside for Him. It’s remembering Him throughout our day, seeking His guidance before we act, and caring enough about what He thinks to ask, “Lord, what would You have me do?”…

  • The Secret to Drawing Closer to God

    Sometimes we come to God because we need answers, direction, or help. But when was the last time you came to Him simply because you wanted Him? No agenda. No prayer list. No distractions. Just time to love Him, worship Him, and enjoy His presence. Don’t only seek what God can give you. Seek Him…

  • Moldable for His Purpose

    We ask God to use us—but are we willing to let Him change us first? Esther didn’t know what God was preparing her for. She simply remained teachable, willing, and obedient. And all along, God was shaping her for a purpose she couldn’t yet see. Maybe the stretching you’re experiencing isn’t meant to break you.…

  • Stop Looking at Yourself

    One of the hardest battles we face is the battle within. The enemy tells us we aren’t enough, qualified, strong, or capable—but God says, “You got this because I got you.” Stop looking at yourself and look at Him. 💎 ✨Click to read the full devotional

  • Come Closer

    Come Closer

    Have you ever tried to tell someone something quietly in a crowded room? You don’t shout it across the room for everyone to hear. You motion for them to come closer. I think there are things God wants to speak to us that require that same kind of closeness. Today’s Gem of Knowledge says: “There…

  • Don’t Become a Casualty of War

    The battle is real—and complacency is not neutral. We don’t have to deliberately walk away from God to drift from Him. Sometimes we simply get comfortable, distracted, and stop intentionally choosing Him. Stay awake. Guard your heart. Resist complacency. Keep choosing Jesus. ❤️ “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.”…


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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)