As we spend this week wholeheartedly seeking to know God with all we are, we’ll take time today to experience God’s love for us. We all may live with the head knowledge that God loves us, but go long spurts of time without actually experiencing God’s love. God’s love is most radical and life-changing upon encounter, and it’s my hope today you’ll press into him and really feel first hand yourself how much God truly loves you. Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 5:5, and today's worship is How Sweet by Brooke Ligertwood with Brandon Lake. -- Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast ..read more

To know God is to experience God. Just as we experience aspects of one another as we grow in friendship, we experience the wonders of God as we seek to simply know him. God is calling us to a life of seeking him with all we are. He is calling us to value relationship with him above all else that we would worship no other but him. May you encounter wonderful aspects of relationship with your heavenly Father this week as we wholeheartedly seek to know him with all we are. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 46:10, and today's worship is Your Love by Sean Curran. -- Jesus’ invitation in Matt ..read more

Can our prayers change God’s mind? Offered in faith, do they really make a difference? YES! Although, our prayers do not obligate God to change his mind. He will always do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons. God’s holiness means he is incapable of doing anything wrong. Let’s explore this passage of Scripture and discover why we, his children, can pray with faith. This audio is from Study on Prayers, Vol 2 - The Power of Prayer Bible study. This and other studies can be found at https://www.foundationsbiblestudies.org/. Links for the Foundations Bible App: Apple and Andro ..read more

As we wrap up our week exploring the tangible, life-changing presence of God, we’ll look to the baptism of Jesus and how the Spirit of God descended and rested upon him. What does this mean for us as Christ’s followers? Is the Spirit’s presence available to us just the same? Find rest today as we encounter the Spirit of the living God and allow him to minister to us. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 3:16-17. Today's worship is Holy Water by We The Kingdom. -- Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.    First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms ..read more

Pentecost means so much to us as believers. The day of Pentecost changed everything for us. Today we’ll explore walking with the Holy Spirit and how he affects our daily life so much. May your heart grow in gratitude and friendship with the Spirit today as a result of your time with him. Our Scripture for today comes from Acts 2:1-2, and today's worship is Spirit Move by Kalley Heiligenthal.  -- Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.    First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.    Each day of this 28-day dev ..read more

Today as we look at the Holy of Holies, we’ll see how Jesus fulfilled the requirements of God’s law and is the perfect High Priest on our behalf. As we learn of all Jesus’ sacrifice accomplished, may our hearts swell in worship and thanks to our King. Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 10:19-22, and today's worship is  Cathedrals by Tenth Avenue North. -- Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.    First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.    Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away ..read more

  Today as we explore the stories of the Israelites being led by the pillar of God’s presence, we’ll examine what that means for God’s leadership in our own lives. As we submit to his leadership, may we find how truly faithful he is to lead us in every single season. Open your heart to trust him afresh today, and remember he is for you. Our Scripture for today comes from Exodus 13:21-22, and today's worship is Your Love by Sean Curran.  -- Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.    First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you ..read more

Today we will look at the stories of Moses and Isaiah. They encountered the holiness of God and were changed forever. As we look upon him, may we be changed just the same. Know that as you come before him, you are loved by him and made right with him through the blood of Jesus. He simply wants you to come.   Our Scripture for today comes from Exodus 3:2, and today's worship is Shine On Us by William Matthews. --   Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.    First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.    Eac ..read more

In today’s devotional, we’re going to build on the foundation we built yesterday by looking at different stories in which God made his presence known in a perspective-changing way. Today, we’ll look at Moses and the Tent of Meeting. May God make all our faces shine in his presence today, that the world would see the goodness that comes from spending meaningful time alone with God. Our Scripture for today comes from Exodus 33:7, and today's worship is Brighter Than The Sun by Rivers & Robots. -- Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I’m a part of the First15 T ..read more

In the final devotional of this series on the Holy Spirit, we’re going to look at what God’s word has to say about the gifts of the Spirit. God has called and equipped each of us uniquely, and importantly to co-labor with him. I pray that God would reveal to you how he’s wired and gifted you in the Spirit today, that you would find joy and deeper relationship with him in walking out your unique calling on the earth. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 12:1. Today's worship is Holy Spirit Living Breath of God by Keith & Kristyn Getty. -- Thank you for listening to today’s podca ..read more