In this Anchor Point, I share how easy it is to slip into an “I’ve got this” mindset and how that same attitude can shape the way I approach God. It challenged me to recognize where self-reliance was keeping me from something deeper.

Faith was never meant to be lived alone, and sometimes growth begins when we stop trying to carry everything ourselves.

Scripture (NIV):

Psalm 133:1 — “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.”

Reflection Questions:

• Where in my life am I trying to handle everything on my own?
• Have I been keeping God at a distance by relying on myself?
• What would it look like to let someone in or ask for help?

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I was sitting at the beach recently, just watching. Families, kids running into the water, people just enjoying being there. And I started thinking, there’s more going on here than we usually notice.

Even in the ordinary, in everyday life, there are glimpses of something good. And maybe some of the ways God shows up are so familiar, we don’t even stop to see them.

Maybe the invitation is simple. Don’t miss what’s already right in front of you.

Scripture (NIV):

Matthew 5:45 — “He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”

Reflection Questions:

What everyday moments of God’s goodness have I overlooked?

Do I take time to thank Him for the small, consistent things?

How can I become more aware of His presence in ordinary life?

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I’ve said that too… without really thinking about it.

But lately, that perspective has been shifting for me.

We recently had to say goodbye to one of our dogs. He was 14. And around the same time, we have a relative who’s getting closer to that moment too. You can feel it—the in-between space of not knowing how much time is left.

And sitting in that, this picture came to mind… like a race.

What if they didn’t leave us?

What if they just finished first?

They’ve crossed the finish line. And we’re still here—still in the middle of it all. The schedules, the stress, the questions, the everyday moments.

It doesn’t take away the grief. We still feel the absence. We still wish they were here.

But it does shift something.

Because this isn’t home… not fully, not forever.

And maybe today is just a gentle reminder that the ones we love who are with God now—they’re not behind us.

They’re ahead.

Scripture (NIV):

Philippians 3:20 — “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Reflection Questions:

How do I usually think about loss—and could that perspective shift?

What would it look like to see “home” the way God describes it?

How might this change the way I hold onto hope?

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At least, that’s what I thought I ordered.

A couple hours later, there’s a knock at the door. My husband walks in carrying bag after bag, and all I see is yellow. Not seven bananas… seven full bunches. We’re talking about fifty bananas sitting on the counter.

And honestly, I didn’t even realize what I had done.

I thought I was paying attention. I thought I knew exactly what I clicked. But somewhere along the way, I missed it.

And it made me think… how often do we do that in other areas of life?

We assume we’re focused. We think we’re present. But drift happens quietly. In our conversations. In our routines. Even in our time with God.

We can be right there—and still not fully paying attention.

But paying attention to what we’ve already heard from God… that’s actually a form of faith.

Noticing. Slowing down. Staying aware.

Because sometimes the drift isn’t loud—it’s subtle. And we don’t even see it until we’re surrounded by something we never intended.

Scripture (NIV):

Hebrews 2:1 — “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”

Reflection Questions:

Where in my life might I be drifting without realizing it?

Am I truly present in my time with God, or just going through the motions?

What would it look like to slow down and pay closer attention today?

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But it makes you think… what if our awareness of God worked like that? What if, before stepping into the day, there was something in us that naturally checked—“Am I connected to Him?” Not in a heavy or pressured way, just a quiet reminder that we don’t want to go without Him.

Because the truth is, we can get through a day without a lot of things—but we were never meant to go through it without Him. And maybe today is just a simple invitation to bring Him with us in a more intentional, everyday way.

Scripture (NIV): Matthew 4:4 — “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Reflection Questions:

What are the things I always make sure I have before leaving the house?

Do I think about my connection with God in the same way?

What’s one small way I can stay aware of Him today?

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What about when God calls… how quick are you to respond?

Sometimes we treat God the same way we treat phone calls: we wait, we hesitate, we look for a second “ring” before responding. Devin shares her own habit of ignoring the first call and how it revealed something deeper in her faith.

Scripture (NIV):

Psalm 145:18 — “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

Reflection Questions:

Do I respond to God right away, or do I tend to wait?

What keeps me from bringing things to Him immediately?

What would change if I trusted He hears me the first time?

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Today in our Anchor Point, I’m sharing a simple story about a soft-spoken surfer whose voice alone has the power to calm and ground people and how there’s actually a deeper design behind that. We’re wired to respond to the gentle, the quiet, the whisper.

And maybe that’s why God so often chooses to speak that way too.

Not always through the dramatic or the overwhelming, but through a still, small voice that invites us closer. A voice that doesn’t force its way in—but waits for us to slow down enough to hear it.

Because His whisper isn’t weak. It’s intentional and personal. And it’s often where real transformation begins.

Scripture (NIV):

1 Kings 19:12 — “After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”

Reflection Questions:

Am I only looking for God in the loud or obvious moments?

When was the last time I created space for silence and stillness?

What might God be gently trying to say to me right now?

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You've probably driven past the same strip mall a hundred times without really seeing it. The strip mall I was in had a dentist, a nail salon, a hair salon, a weight loss center, an acupuncture place — body, body, body, everywhere I looked. And honestly? I'm all for it. Taking care of ourselves physically is a good thing. But we don't think twice about any of it.

In today's Anchor Point, I'm talking about the time and money we pour into our physical upkeep and what it might look like to give even half that effort to our spiritual health.

Today’s Scripture:

1 Timothy 4:8 – "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come."

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In this Anchor Point, I reflect on what Jesus actually promised and how easy it is to chase comfort instead of something deeper. I hope it challenges you to rethink what we expect from faith and where we turn when life doesn’t go the way we hoped.

Peace isn’t found in everything working out, it’s found in the presence of God walking with us through it.

Scripture (NIV):

• John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
• Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.”

Reflection Questions:

• Where do I turn first when life gets hard?
• Am I looking for a way out, or trusting God to walk me through?
• What would it look like to seek God’s presence instead of quick relief?

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Tangled cords. Tangled life. Learning to trust God when life won't come loose.

You know that moment, you reach into a drawer, pull out a big knotted mess of cords, and just start yanking. And every time you do, it gets worse.

Yeah. We do that in real life too.

Today's Anchor Point is a short faith devotional. James 1:4 has something to say about the knots we keep making tighter.

"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Where in your life are you pulling harder when maybe God is saying — just let it go?

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Or something on your shirt that didn’t belong, but you only noticed later?

And deeper still…are there things in your life that don’t belong, but you haven’t let God remove them?

We’ve all experienced the awkward moment of realizing something was “off” and no one said a word. The truth is, we’d rather someone lovingly point it out than let us keep walking around unaware.

In our spiritual lives, it’s no different.

God, in His love, reveals what doesn’t belong in us or on us, not to shame us, but to grow us. He sees what we can’t always see. And because you are His masterpiece, He cares enough to prune what’s getting in the way of your purpose.

But sometimes, we don’t always want to let go.

Scripture (NIV):

John 15:2 – “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”

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In today’s Anchor Point, Devin reflects on grace vs effort.

1. Why we keep trying to “earn” enough
2. How self-reliance falls apart
3. What it means to stand on grace

Scripture (NIV):

Ephesians 2:8–9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… not by works.”

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Almost every one of them comes pre-loaded with someone else's story. Star Wars. Marvel. Minecraft. You're not really building anymore. You're just recreating what someone else already made and tells us to build.

I noticed it over Christmas and couldn’t find a simple set to build a simple town or store without a brand attached to it.

We do this too. Somewhere along the way we start attaching ourselves to labels and groups and someone else's ready-made story. Are you the crunchy mom or the career woman? The conservative Christian or the progressive one? And after a while those things start to feel like identity. Like that's just who we are. We build up a story that really isn’t who we are.

But First Samuel 16:7 says the Lord doesn't look at any of that. He looks at the heart.

God gives us the pieces. He even gives us a plan. But what gets built from those pieces is uniquely yours from the Lord. The story He's writing through you won't look exactly like anyone else's.

You're not meant to build someone else's set.

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What labels have shaped how you see yourself?

What would it look like to let God define you instead? .

And more importantly, how did you respond?

Suggestion boxes used to invite feedback, but today, we’re far less open to it.

In today’s Anchor Point, Devin explores why we resist correction and why Scripture calls it valuable.

1. Why we’ve grown uncomfortable with feedback
2. How defensiveness holds us back
3. Why honest friends are a gift

Scripture (NIV):

Proverbs 27:6 – “Wounds from a friend can be trusted.”

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When someone corrects you, what’s your first reaction—defensive or curious?

Who in your life can tell you the hard truth and you’ll actually listen?

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And how many voices are shaping your life right now?

Social media has changed what it means to “follow.”

We follow hundreds of people—celebrities, influencers, experts—all speaking into how we should live. And without realizing it, it can start to feel like we’re being pulled in a hundred different directions.

But when Jesus said “follow me,” He meant something quite different.

Scripture (NIV):

Luke 9:23 – “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

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Who are you currently following the most?

What voices are shaping your decisions and direction?

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And how are you at waiting?

Life can feel like one long waiting room.

We wait in traffic, in lines, for answers, for opportunities, for the next season to begin. And most of the time, we are trying to escape the waiting. Faster everything. Shorter lines. Less delay.

But no matter how efficient life becomes, waiting never goes away.

Because at its core, life is not just about passing time. It is about trusting God in the middle of it.

Psalm 130 gives us a different picture of waiting. Not anxious waiting. Not frustrated waiting. But expectant waiting.

Like watchmen on the wall waiting for morning.

They were not guessing if the sun would rise. They knew it was coming. They simply stood, watched, and waited with confidence.

That is the kind of waiting Scripture invites us into.

Scripture (NIV):

Psalm 130:5–6 – “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.”

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We often think we need a long break, a full day off, or a quiet retreat to reset. But sometimes the reset we need is much smaller than that.

In this Anchor Point, Devin shares a moment from a tough gym workout where there were only ten seconds to rest between intense stations. Just ten seconds to breathe before moving again. Surprisingly, those tiny resets were enough to keep going.

And spiritually, the same rhythm can change our day.

Those brief pauses before walking into the house, before the next meeting, or before responding to someone can become sacred moments where we stop, breathe, and remember who God is.

Scripture (NIV):

Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”

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What might change if you paused in that moment and remembered God is in control?

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You pick the wrong line.

The machine won’t work.

And suddenly everyone around you seems to be watching the chaos unfold.

But what if the bigger story in those moments isn’t frustration…it’s grace?

Sometimes things simply don’t work the way they’re supposed to. Some days feel backwards. But those are the exact moments where grace matters most.

Scripture (NIV):

Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

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Have you ever had a public moment where everything went wrong at once?

What helped you keep perspective…or what do you wish you had done differently?

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Like maybe it wasn’t important enough to bring to God?

Sometimes we think prayer is reserved for the big moments. The crises. The major decisions. The life-altering needs.

But what about the little things?

In this Anchor Point, Devin shares a few simple prayers. Things like hoping a child has someone to sit with at lunch. Asking for a close parking spot when time is tight. Even searching for a very specific Christmas gift for a four-year-old who asked for something unexpected. A pink rock.

They might sound small. Almost too small.

But Philippians 4:6 reminds us to bring everything to God in prayer. Not just the moments that feel spiritual or serious enough.

Scripture (NIV):

Philippians 4:6 — “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

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Have you ever hesitated to pray about something because it felt too small?

Or have you ever seen God show up in one of those little prayers?

Let’s talk about how even the smallest prayers can shape our faith.

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In this Anchor Point, Devin shares a simple but powerful insight from a shooting lesson. When beginners try to hit a flying target, their instinct is to chase it with their arms. But experienced shooters know that doesn’t work. The only way to hit the target is to align your whole body and move smoothly with it.

So many of us try to chase where we think God is working. We rush, react, and try to catch up spiritually. But following Jesus isn’t about chasing Him down. It’s about alignment. Our attention, decisions, and direction moving in step with Him.

In today’s Anchor Point, Devin explores:

1. The surprising spiritual lesson hidden in clay pigeon shooting
2. The difference between chasing God and truly following Him
3. Why alignment with God changes everything about our direction

Scripture (NIV):

Proverbs 3:6 – “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

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Not a big, life-changing moment, just something simple that said, “I see you.”

Sometimes the most meaningful care we give or receive comes through the smallest moments. Devin Almonte shares about a moment she witnessed on a walk: a husband stopping to kneel down and tie his wife’s shoe.

It was simple. Almost invisible. But it carried a powerful reminder about what it looks like to care for one another.

In today’s Anchor Point, Devin reflects on how we often think of “carrying each other’s burdens” as the big hardships in life. But many times it’s the everyday moments that reveal real love and attentiveness.

Scripture (NIV):

Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

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You hang up the phone or walk away from a conversation and suddenly — there it is. The perfect response. The exact words that would have proved your point.

But here’s the real question: what do we actually win when we win the argument?

We live in a comeback culture. The sharpest response wins. The fastest wit gets the applause. But in today’s Anchor Point, Devin reflects on why the urge to deliver the perfect comeback often reveals something deeper happening in our hearts.

Sometimes what we think is about truth is really about ego. And sometimes choosing humility brings a deeper peace than proving we were right ever could.

Scripture (NIV):

Philippians 2:3–4 – “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

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And looking back, would saying it actually have helped anything?

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Not just loud noise. Not chaos.

The constant hum. The dings. The alerts. The background stimulation you barely notice anymore.

Casinos use constant sound to keep people engaged and overstimulated. Bells, music, celebratory tones. It keeps people hooked. And while most of us are not sitting at slot machines, we are living in our own version of that environment every single day.

From smart speakers responding to commands, to text notifications, email banners, game sounds, and endless background TV, we are surrounded by continuous stimulation. And it is doing something to us.

Scripture (NIV):

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

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Why do we feel the need to make something sound bigger than it really was?

Sometimes exaggeration feels harmless. We just want people to feel the drama. We want the weight of the moment to land. But Devin Almonte shares how this subtle habit reveals something deeper about the condition of our hearts.

What’s true is enough.

Scripture (NIV):

Matthew 5:37 – “All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”

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In this Anchor Point, Devin Almonte talks about the uncomfortable but life-giving truth that we don’t actually deserve grace, rescue, or perfect outcomes. Not because we’re worthless. But because we live in a broken world. And we are broken.

Yet, God gives us His grace.

Scripture (NIV):

Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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