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We all have an innate human need to be loved. But where we get that love makes the difference between living to give or living to get. Let’s remind ourselves today of the incredible love God has lavished on us. You are loved unconditionally, you have nothing to prove, and God desires to meet with you as we spend time in his presence today. Our Scripture for today comes from John 3:30, and today's worship is Left It In the Water by We The Kingdom.  -- Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.   Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:   your spirituality your relationships your work your time your wiring   Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building mo

As we’re drawing closer to the end of our week on humility, today we’re going to look at the importance of counting others as more significant than ourselves. Pride comes so naturally for all of us, but if we are going to live a life of humility, we must learn to look up at God rather than look down at others. Allow God to redirect your attention today and continue to transform you in his presence.  Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2:3, and today's worship is Resurrender by Hillsong Worship. -- Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.   Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:   your spirituality your relationships your work your time your wiring   Request a copy of Living Intentio

We know that God desires a relationship with us. He wants to be close to us. Then why does it feel at times that he’s so far away? As we continue our week on humility, let’s explore how humility is essential in having a close relationship with our heavenly Father.  Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 57:15, and today's worship is Make Room by Community Music.  -- Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.   Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:   your spirituality your relationships your work your time your wiring   Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life.    Get your copy today at supportfirst15.org

Prayer can sometimes feel daunting. How do you pray? What do you pray for? Did God hear my prayer? Is he going to answer my prayer? Today we’re going to look at God’s invitation to pray vulnerably and honestly. We don’t have to earn the right for God to hear us. And we don’t have to pray the perfect prayer for him to answer us. Let’s come before God boldly today as we learn to pray in faith. Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 6:5, and today's worship is Such An Awesome God by (feat. Maryanne J. George) | Maverick City Music. --   Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.   Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:   your spirituality your relationships your work your time your wiring   Req

God is worthy of our worship. But have you ever wondered why God needs our worship? In today’s devotional we’re going to explore why God deserves, and even requires, our worship. Let us come before him in humility as we trust that he will give us his best as we give him ours.  Our Scripture for today comes from James 4:10, and today's worship is Behold by Phil Wickham & Anne Wilson. -- Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I’m a part of the First15 Team. If you haven’t downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click the link in today’s show notes to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers to our library every month, so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide!  Today we wanted to give you a preview of a new Guided Prayer that our friend Hannah Smith wrote, titled, “Our Greatest Companion.” There is nothing we have ever experienced that Je

We all want to live blessed lives. But the path to blessing the world offers runs contrary to the path God calls us to walk. In this first devotional of the week, we’re going to look at how we can live a life God can bless. May he help us to live in a way that honors him today. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 5:3, and today's worship is To Worship You I Live by Israel & The New Breed. -- Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.   Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:   your spirituality your relationships your work your time your wiring   Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life.    Get you

  Happy New Year!! I'm Craig Denison, author and founder of First15.    A growing relationship with God comes when you experience him every day. So thank you so much for starting your year with us.    I’ve got a really exciting announcement with what you can expect from First15 this year.    One is, we’re expanding the writers that are contributing to the daily devotionals. There will still be a lot of content written by me, but this month we’re kicking the year off with a focus on spiritual awakening actually written by my Dad, Jim Denison. He’s one of the smartest and most heart-felt people I’ve ever known. It was a privilege growing up with him as a father. And I’m really excited for you to get to experience God with his content as a guide this month.    Along with some new content, you’ll hear a new voice on the podcast reading the days devotional. That’ll help give consistency to your experience with God, not making First15 about the author, but about creating space for God to fill.    Happy New Year

Happy New Year!! I'm Craig Denison, author and founder of First15.    A growing relationship with God comes when you experience him every day. So thank you so much for starting your year with us.    I’ve got a really exciting announcement with what you can expect from First15 this year.    One is, we’re expanding the writers that are contributing to the daily devotionals. There will still be a lot of content written by me, but this month we’re kicking the year off with a focus on spiritual awakening actually written by my Dad, Jim Denison. He’s one of the smartest and most heart-felt people I’ve ever known. It was a privilege growing up with him as a father. And I’m really excited for you to get to experience God with his content as a guide this month.    Along with some new content, you’ll hear a new voice on the podcast reading the days devotional. That’ll help give consistency to your experience with God, not making First15 about the author, but about creating space for God to fill.    Happy New Year.

Happy New Year!! I'm Craig Denison, author and founder of First15.    A growing relationship with God comes when you experience him every day. So thank you so much for starting your year with us.    I’ve got a really exciting announcement with what you can expect from First15 this year.    One is, we’re expanding the writers that are contributing to the daily devotionals. There will still be a lot of content written by me, but this month we’re kicking the year off with a focus on spiritual awakening actually written by my Dad, Jim Denison. He’s one of the smartest and most heart-felt people I’ve ever known. It was a privilege growing up with him as a father. And I’m really excited for you to get to experience God with his content as a guide this month.    Along with some new content, you’ll hear a new voice on the podcast reading the days devotional. That’ll help give consistency to your experience with God, not making First15 about the author, but about creating space for God to fill.    Happy New Year.

As the pace of our world continues to accelerate, it can be difficult for us to live in the present. Life passes us by in a flash, and if we’re not careful, we can miss what God is doing right here, and right now. God wants to work in your life today. Let’s explore this truth as we spend time in God’s presence. Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 43:18-19, and today's worship is Song For His Presence by Hillsong Worship.  -- Happy New Year!! I'm Craig Denison, author and founder of First15.    A growing relationship with God comes when you experience him every day. So thank you so much for starting your year with us.    I’ve got a really exciting announcement with what you can expect from First15 this year.    One is, we’re expanding the writers that are contributing to the daily devotionals. There will still be a lot of content written by me, but this month we’re kicking the year off with a focus on spiritual awakening actually written by my Dad, Jim Denison. He’s one of the smartest and most h

  Happy New Year!! I'm Craig Denison, author and founder of First15.  A growing relationship with God comes when you experience him every day. So thank you so much for starting your year with us.  I’ve got a really exciting announcement with what you can expect from First15 this year.  One is, we’re expanding the writers that are contributing to the daily devotionals. There will still be a lot of content written by me, but this month we’re kicking the year off with a focus on spiritual awakening actually written by my Dad, Jim Denison. He’s one of the smartest and most heart-felt people I’ve ever known. It was a privilege growing up with him as a father. And I’m really excited for you to get to experience God with his content as a guide this month.  Along with some new content, you’ll hear a new voice on the podcast reading the days devotional. That’ll help give consistency to your experience with God, not making First15 about the author, but about creating space for God to fill.  Happy New Year

Happy New Year!! I'm Craig Denison, author and founder of First15.  A growing relationship with God comes when you experience him every day. So thank you so much for starting your year with us.  I’ve got a really exciting announcement with what you can expect from First15 this year.  One is, we’re expanding the writers that are contributing to the daily devotionals. There will still be a lot of content written by me, but this month we’re kicking the year off with a focus on spiritual awakening actually written by my Dad, Jim Denison. He’s one of the smartest and most heart-felt people I’ve ever known. It was a privilege growing up with him as a father. And I’m really excited for you to get to experience God with his content as a guide this month.  Along with some new content, you’ll hear a new voice on the podcast reading the days devotional. That’ll help give consistency to your experience with God, not making First15 about the author, but about creating space for God to fill.  Happy New Year. May God bl

Happy New Year!! I'm Craig Denison, author and founder of First15.  A growing relationship with God comes when you experience him every day. So thank you so much for starting your year with us.  I’ve got a really exciting announcement with what you can expect from First15 this year.  One is, we’re expanding the writers that are contributing to the daily devotionals. There will still be a lot of content written by me, but this month we’re kicking the year off with a focus on spiritual awakening actually written by my Dad, Jim Denison. He’s one of the smartest and most heart-felt people I’ve ever known. It was a privilege growing up with him as a father. And I’m really excited for you to get to experience God with his content as a guide this month.  Along with some new content, you’ll hear a new voice on the podcast reading the days devotional. That’ll help give consistency to your experience with God, not making First15 about the author, but about creating space for God to fill.  Happy New Year.

As we begin this year, today I want to create space to simply dream with God. God has so many incredible plans for you this year. He has so many dreams in his heart for you. And today as we create space for him, my hope is that he shares those dreams with us, that we could partner with him in running after the abundant life he has for each of us. May your heart be filled with the fruit of his incredible plans today. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 37:4, and today's worship is Dreams by Mosaic MSC. -- Thanks for listening to the First15 podcast. The end of the year is fast approaching, so I wanted to reach out with a quick reminder about the $572,431 year-end goal. Reaching this goal by midnight Friday will ensure we end the year strong, ready to help even more people connect with God daily in 2023.   So click this link or go to supportfirst15.org to help First15 finish the year strong.   I can’t thank you enough for all of your prayers and support in these final days of the year! Have a wonderf

Today we’re going to take a look at the fresh hope we have in God’s nearness. God’s promise to be near to us as his people, and the great lengths he’s gone to commune with us in the Holy Spirit, has the power to change every moment of our lives. And one of the most powerful changes his nearness provides is hope, and the peace that comes with it. As we make space for his presence today, I pray that he fills us with a new measure of hope and life in his nearness. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 33:22, and today's worship is Closer by Maverick City (feat Brandon Lake).  -- Thanks for listening to today’s devotional. The last day of the year has arrived, which means just hours remain to help meet the $572,431 goal and finish 2022 on strong footing. Now, I realize it’s possible you’ve already given to help meet the goal, and if so, thank you for your support. But if you haven’t given, or you want to give again, please click this link or go to supportfirst15.org to give your tax-deductible gift to he

As we continue our series allowing God to prepare us for the new year, today we’re going to look at the promise of God that we can do all things in his strength.   My hope is that we’re filled with courage and hope today for what God can and will do in us as we make space to live and work in him in this new year. Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 4:13, and today's worship is Center of All History by Steffany Gretzinger. -- Thanks for listening to the First15 podcast. The end of the year is fast approaching, so I wanted to reach out with a quick reminder about the $572,431 year-end goal. Reaching this goal by midnight Friday will ensure we end the year strong, ready to help even more people connect with God daily in 2023.   So click this link or go to supportfirst15.org to help First15 finish the year strong.   I can’t thank you enough for all of your prayers and support in these final days of the year! Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

As we continue our series, allowing God to prepare us as the new year approaches, today we’ll make space for God to create new beginnings in our lives. Every one of us needs a new beginning in some way, a fresh start in some area of our life. And this season heading into the new year is a perfect time to allow God to fill us with new life. May you get a real sense of redemption and grace today as we seek the heart of God together. Our Scripture for today comes from Lamentations 3:22-24, and today's worship is Revival by Zach Williams.  -- Thanks for listening to the First15 podcast. The end of the year is fast approaching, so I wanted to reach out with a quick reminder about the $572,431 year-end goal. Reaching this goal by midnight Friday will ensure we end the year strong, ready to help even more people connect with God daily in 2023.   So click this link or go to supportfirst15.org to help First15 finish the year strong.   I can’t thank you enough for all of your prayers and support in these final da

As this year comes to a close, it’s vital that we take time to both reflect on what God has done and allow him to prepare us for what’s to come. A new year marks a fresh opportunity to center our lives around the goodness of God. I pray that as you begin looking toward what is to come you will make space to gain God’s perspective, ground your hopes and pursuits on his grace, and celebrate all that God has done and is doing. May your time with God this week be filled with the loving presence of your heavenly Father.   Our Scripture for today comes from Ecclesiastes 3:1, and today's worship is The Farmer and The Field by Jason Upton. --   Thanks for listening to the First15 podcast. The end of the year is fast approaching, so I wanted to reach out with a quick reminder about the $572,431 year-end goal. Reaching this goal by midnight Friday will ensure we end the year strong, ready to help even more people connect with God daily in 2023.   So click this link or go to supportfirst15.org to help First15 fini

Today we’ll be celebrating Christmas, Christ come for you and me, by allowing the reality of his coming to fill our hearts with overflowing joy. Whatever is happening in your life today, there is joy to be found in the reality that Christ came for you, wants to make his presence known in your life, and that he will come again. May your heart be filled with joy this Christmas.   Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Peter 1:8, and today's worship is Joy To The World by Maverick City & Naomi Raine. -- Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I’m a part of the First15 Team. If you haven’t downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click this link  to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers every month,  so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide!  In today’s First15 Podcast we wanted to give you a preview of a new Guided Prayer that I wrote titled

Christmas is a time where we as believers celebrate God’s heart to write himself into our story. Prior to Jesus we had no real picture of God’s love. All we had to know him by was through stories of old and commandments written into law. But only in Jesus was a pathway created whereby we could walk in intimacy with the Father again. Only in Jesus was the veil torn allowing God’s manifest presence into the earth. We owe all that we have to Jesus. We owe all that we have to Christmas. So across the next two days we’ll celebrate the joyful reality of Christmas. May this time together help us center our celebrations around the goodness of Emmanuel, God with us. Our Scripture for today comes from John 6:51, and today's worship is Noel by Chris Tomlin featuring Lauren Daigle -- Thanks for listening to the First15 podcast. The end of the year is fast approaching, so I wanted to reach out with a quick reminder about the $572,431 year-end goal. Reaching this goal by midnight Friday will ensure we end the year stro