5-Minute Devotion — Day 4 — Do Not Let Love Grow Cold | myPodQuest

5-Minute Devotion — Day 1 — Seeing God in Jesus | myPodQuest

Day 1 — Seeing God in Jesus John begins his Gospel with a simple but staggering truth: Jesus is the Word who was with God and is God. In today’s 5-minute devotion, Pastor Kip reflects on how Jesus does more than tell us about God — He reveals Him. When we look at Jesus, we see the heart, character, love, and glory of God made visible.

5-Minute Devotion — Day 5 — The Gospel Still Goes Forward | myPodQuest

Matthew 24 does not end with fear. It points us back to mission: “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world.” In today’s 5-minute devotion, Pastor Kip reflects on the hope at the heart of prophecy. We are not called to hide from the world, but to witness with courage, compassion, and confidence. The end is not merely collapse — for those who trust Jesus, it is reunion.

Episode 43 — The Mirror Can’t Fix Me | myPodQuest

The law can show us where we are broken, but it cannot make us new. In this episode of myPodQuest, Pastor Kip explores the difference between behavior modification and true transformation. We often try to become better people by making lists, building fences, trying harder, and promising ourselves we will never fail again. But the problem runs deeper than behavior. We do not simply need better habits; we need changed hearts, changed desires, and a new direction from the inside out. Using Paul’s picture of the law as a mirror, this episode asks an honest question: What happens when the mirror shows the smudge, but we still cannot clean ourselves? This is not about white-knuckle religion or pretending we have it all together. It is about grace, surrender, and the transforming work of Jesus. Reflection question: Where have I been trying to manage behavior when God may be inviting me into deeper transformation?

5-Minute Devotion — Day 4 — Do Not Let Love Grow Cold | myPodQuest

One of the most sobering warnings in Matthew 24 is that because lawlessness increases, “the love of many will grow cold.” In today’s devotion, Pastor Kip reflects on the danger of becoming cynical, harsh, fearful, or uncaring in a troubled world. Jesus calls His people not only to endure, but to remain warm-hearted, compassionate, faithful, and loving until the end.

5-Minute Devotion — Day 3 — Do Not Be Troubled | myPodQuest

Jesus never promised a calm world, but He did tell His followers, “See that you are not troubled.” In today’s 5-minute devotion, Pastor Kip reflects on wars, rumors of wars, instability, and anxiety through the steadying words of Matthew 24. Trouble is real, but it does not get the final word. Jesus told us ahead of time so fear would not rule our hearts.