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John Wesley’s “fifteen minutes of fear” shows believers how to surrender anxiety to God’s steady throne and receive His peace, strength, and comfort.

“If I perish, I perish.” A devotional reflection on Esther 4:16, inviting Christian women to stand firm in faith, truth, and obedience when courage is required.

As 2026 approaches, the enemy is not changing tactics. He is repeating lies that sound reasonable, comforting, and even spiritual. This devotional names ten of the most dangerous lies Satan wants you to believe and replaces them with unshakable biblical truth. Read it slowly. One of these lies may already be knocking at your door.

The holidays can be full of people, plans, and noise—and yet, still leave you feeling disconnected. Even when you’re surrounded by those you love. Even in a season you enjoy. Feeling disconnected doesn’t mean you intentionally walked away from God. Sometimes it simply means you’re too busy to notice. Jesus invites us to remain in Him: “I am the vine; you are the branches…” (John 15:5, NIV). May you reconnect to the full meaning of Christmas: a Savior—not a season—who is your Source, your peace, and your strength.

The Bible warns that in the last days deception will increase and many hearts will grow hard. This devotional looks at five warning signs of a hardening heart, using stories from Pharaoh, Saul, and the religious leaders who resisted Jesus. It also gives practical ways modern-day Esthers can stay soft, rooted in Scripture, and guarded against the spirit of Antichrist.

Scripture shows that a thankful heart does far more than whisper “thank you.” It strengthens hope, lifts discouragement, and opens the door to God’s grace. This devotional explores why gratitude is one of God’s greatest gifts to modern-day Esthers.

What kind of woman writes children’s names on scraps of paper, seals them in jars, and buries them under a tree—and what does her story have to do with your holiday table? This Christmas season, we’re looking at Irena Sendler, a quiet “Esther” of World War II, and what her jars of remembrance can teach modern-day Esthers about God’s faithfulness to Israel and the power of remembering by name.

During World War II, Corrie and Betsie ten Boom thanked God even for the fleas in their concentration camp barracks—only later discovering those very fleas kept the guards away and gave them freedom to pray and share Scripture. Their story reminds us that true Thanksgiving isn’t pretending hardship is good, but trusting that God is at work in what we least understand, and letting gratitude and courage grow together as we stand with Israel.

Here are three simple ways your kitchen table can become a watchtower of blessing for Israel:

Scripture gives us simple, powerful words we can pray over Israel and the Jewish people again and again. Here are three you can carry into this week:

When fear surrounded Elisha, God opened his servant’s eyes to a hidden army already in place. This same story speaks to every modern-day Esther. What if the help you need is closer than you think? This devotional will lift your eyes and strengthen your faith for Israel and for your own life.

When David could no longer fight like he once did, God gave him a new calling. His sword grew weak, but his light grew stronger. This devotional shows why your influence does not fade with age, why Israel still needs your faith, and how God uses every season to shine His glory through you.

What if twelve words could change how you face every crisis? King Jehoshaphat prayed them when his enemies surrounded him. The same words can steady you today, strengthen your prayers for Israel, and remind you where to keep your eyes when the world feels uncertain.