{"query": "Devotional: Reflection: Called to Lead", "count": 20, "results": [{"id": "card_n_cbc9c6746232", "title": "Devotional: Reflection: Called to Lead", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Men and women are called to lead in their spheres — first in their homes, then in their communities. Leadership is not about domination but about service and sacrifice. We lead as Christ led, laying d"}, {"id": "card_n_d5f02e243b2e", "title": "Devotional: Men Called to Lead", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Men must first lead in their homes, then in their communities. Leadership is not about power, but about sacrifice, service, and faithfulness.\n\nJesus showed us meekness and humility. John showed us fai"}, {"id": "card_n_714a3d277588", "title": "Devotional: Reflection: Living Sacrifice", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "To be a living sacrifice means to surrender daily. It is not a one-time offering but a continual laying down of self. Every thought, every action, every desire — given over to Him.\n\nThis is our reason"}, {"id": "card_n_569c4e416971", "title": "Devotional: God in Three Persons: A Reflection on Wholeness", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "God the Father represents the Mind, Jesus the Son the Body, and the Holy Spirit the Spirit. Humans are made in God’s image — mind, body, and spirit — and should cultivate all three.\n\nTo neglect one is"}, {"id": "card_n_efae8ffda953", "title": "Devotional: Reflection: God's Role in Growth and Talent", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "God loves us as a Father. He wants to see us mature, to succeed both on and off the mats. But it’s His will — not ours — that determines how far we go and how long we last. Whatever skill you have, ev"}, {"id": "card_n_f157633186e4", "title": "Devotional: Reflection on Psalm 117:1–2", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Praise the LORD, all nations! Glorify Him, all peoples! For His faithful love to us is great; the LORD’s faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah!\n\nThis psalm, though the shortest, holds the highest c"}, {"id": "card_n_b71f054ebab7", "title": "Devotional: Reflection: Faith and Trials", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Faith grows not in comfort but in trial. The testing of faith purifies, like gold in fire. Though painful, it draws us nearer to God, strips away pride, and teaches us endurance. The end of such testi"}, {"id": "card_n_82c6ff8858b3", "title": "Devotional: The Threat of Self", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The most dangerous part of this path for me is the threat of self. It is so easy to find yourself wise. To believe that any of this is the result of self.\n\nThe only thing to do is die to self. Give co"}, {"id": "card_n_d955d35adfea", "title": "Devotional: Reflection: The Dangers of Success", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Success and money are not the enemy — but they are the fastest path to hell if your heart isn’t right. When you’re blessed, recognize it. But also remember: blessings can be taken away in a moment. So"}, {"id": "card_n_7f2f52140183", "title": "Devotional: Restoration", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "God created us to live in love. In love with Him, those around us, and our environment. We were programmed for that state, but the world has corrupted that programming. Sin is a virus in the code. It "}, {"id": "card_n_f95275c429a8", "title": "Devotional: Die to Yourself Daily", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The battle against ego is daily. When the crisis ends, it’s easy to believe we stood on our own. But Scripture calls us to die daily, take up the cross, and walk humbly before God. The Spirit strength"}, {"id": "card_n_7e27e8be7086", "title": "Devotional: Prayer: Surrender to God’s Will", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Lord, not my will but Yours be done. My heart resists, but I know only in surrender is there peace. Help me die to myself each day, to trust You fully, and to walk in obedience. Your ways are higher, "}, {"id": "card_n_e656c3cb1ecc", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_01_17: It behoveth thee to learn to mortify thyself in many things, if thou wilt liv...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "It behoveth thee to learn to mortify thyself in many things, if thou wilt live in amity and concord with other men. It is no small thing to dwell in a religious community or congregation, and to live "}, {"id": "card_n_47ef7cadb694", "title": "Devotional: Jiu-Jitsu and Faith: A Parable", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Jiu-jitsu is like faith. You start out clumsy, unable to see the traps, vulnerable at every turn. With time and guidance, you begin to recognize the snares and the escapes. You find peace in the chaos"}, {"id": "card_n_f5afcf5cece3", "title": "Devotional: Prayer: Daily Seeking God’s Guidance", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Father, I wake each day seeking Your guidance. I know that without You I am blind, stumbling in darkness. But with You, the path is straight, and the light is sure.\n\nTeach me to quiet my heart, to hea"}, {"id": "card_n_da3fcc4964a7", "title": "Devotional: Reflection: Between the Shortest and Longest", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Between the shortest and longest chapters in the Bible (Psalm 117 and Psalm 119) lies Psalm 118, which centers on salvation through the rejected cornerstone — Jesus Christ.\n\nPsalm 117 is the call for "}, {"id": "card_n_e43b652f1e07", "title": "Devotional: The Long Path to Glory", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "We all have a talent to unlock — and a cross to bear. Our gift should be used for the glory of His Kingdom in some way. Our cross should be handed over to Him — but often, we carry it for miles on our"}, {"id": "card_n_ed96d3cb2c75", "title": "Devotional: Parable: The Sword in the Fire", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "A piece of steel may be worth $100. A sword, $1,000. The sword of a master, $10,000. But the sword wielded by the Conqueror to crush Satan is priceless. Be that sword."}, {"id": "card_n_a7de972699bd", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_04_15: The Voice of the Beloved Thou oughtest to seek earnestly the grace of devotio...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The Voice of the Beloved Thou oughtest to seek earnestly the grace of devotion, to ask it fervently, to wait for it patiently and faithfully, to receive it gratefully, to preserve it humbly, to work w"}, {"id": "card_n_6ae2bda95465", "title": "Devotional: Prayer: Morning Offering", "shelf": "codex", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "I spend my mornings praying and studying the Bible. I fast to stay focused on God, give thanks for the meals He provides, pray daily for guidance, and take opportunities that come through Him."}]}