Episodes

  • Radical forgiveness

    Radical forgiveness
    Jun 18 2026
    Why do we like stories? I’m sure there are many answers to that question. But I have a suspicion that they inspire us to think about how we might apply big, important ideas to our own lives. I’m about to share a story with you. It’s very inspiring. It’s also troubling. Let that be a […]
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    2 mins
  • Scared to death of death

    Scared to death of death
    Jun 17 2026
    Some people are scared to death of death. Is that you? Perhaps it describes you perfectly. As a result, you are living in fear. Perhaps it’s not you. Perhaps you’re not scared to death of it, but are still really worried. Either way, it can be helpful to ask ourselves why. Why am I scared […]
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    2 mins
  • Does your plan include God?

    Does your plan include God?
    Jun 16 2026
    “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand” (Proverbs 19:21). Over the years, I have had many conversations with people who want to know about God’s plan for their life. Does he want me to do this, or that? What should I […]
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    2 mins
  • To God leave the rest

    To God leave the rest
    Jun 15 2026
    Many of us worry. And then we worry about how much we’re worrying! We worry about a relationship or money. We worry about global conflict or next week’s visit to the doctor. We worry about saying the right thing at the right time. We worry about our children, our grandchildren, our employment prospects, what other […]
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    2 mins
  • What greatness does not mean

    What greatness does not mean
    Jun 12 2026
    “Greatness.” When we think of people who fall into this category we tend to think about people who have done great things for God. We also tend to think about people who have done great things for others, often in a way that is self-sacrificial. I think it’s safe to say that King David was […]
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    2 mins
  • Under the bold banner of a Risen Saviour

    Under the bold banner of a Risen Saviour
    Jun 11 2026
    Let me share a quote from Richard Sibbes. At first, it might seem abrasive. But after we think about it for a moment, I think it helps us to re-frame our thinking towards the battle we face with greater clarity. “There are two grand sides in the world, to which all belong: there is God’s […]
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    2 mins
  • When you’re spiritually dry, revisit the psalms

    When you’re spiritually dry, revisit the psalms
    Jun 10 2026
    When you’re spiritually dry, revisit the psalms The Up Devotional for June 10, 2026 “I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil” (Psalm 119:162). I sometimes get asked for ideas about what to do when your devotional life feels flat. It happens. There are times when you just feel spiritually dry. During […]
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    2 mins
  • The eye of God watching

    The eye of God watching
    Jun 9 2026
    Quoting Psalm 34, the apostle Peter says that “the face of the Lord is against those who do evil” (1 Peter 3:12). That’s clearly a category we do not want to be in! If your teacher is “against” you, it may reflect poorly on your grades. If your soccer coach is “against” you, it may […]
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    1 min