ADVENT: Deeper Connection with Christ this Busy and Stressful Season (Isaiah 40:3)

Today’s Bible Verse “A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’” — Isaiah 40:3  Isaiah 40:3 is a prophetic announcement about preparing for God’s arrival—a spiritual construction project long before orange cones made…

ADVENT: Why God Still Turns Hearts Today: Hope for Relationships (Luke 1:17)

Today’s Bible Verse: “And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” — Luke 1:17 Luke 1:17 highlights the mission God gives t…

ADVENT: When Christ Meets us in the Dark (Isaiah 9:1-2)

Today’s Bible Verse: “Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled wit…

ADVENT: The Wonder of the Word Becoming Flesh (John 1:14)

Today’s Bible Verse: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 This verse highlights a radical reality: God chooses closeness over distance. Jesus didn’t just vis…

ADVENT: Born of a Virgin, Given to the World (Isaiah 7:14)

Today’s Bible Verse: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” — Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 7:14 is one of the Bible’s most searched, quoted, and cherished prophecies — a promise tucked into a tense chapter of political…

How Generosity Can Make a Gospel Impact ft. Samaritan's Purse (Bonus)

A Special Bonus Episode From Bought + Beloved: How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? Kirby Kelly is partnering with Samaritan's Purse this holiday season…

When Love Leads: How Embodying Christ's Love Protects Relationships (1 Corinthians 13:6)

Today’s Bible Verse: “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” — 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NIV) This verse points us to a love that isn’t shaped by emotion or preference but by God’s character. True love refuses to celebrate what harms, divides, or deceives. Instead, it finds joy in w…

How to Find Gratitude When You Forget God's Goodness (Psalm 103:1-2)

Today’s Bible Verse: “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” — Psalm 103:1–2 Overview: Psalm 103:1–2 calls us to an intentional kind of worship—one that rises from the deepest places within us. It’s a reminde…

How God Knows Us and Loves Us Anyway (Psalm 103:14)

Today’s Bible Verse: "For he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust." — Psalm 103:14 Psalm 103:14 reminds us that God understands our limits better than we do. He isn’t shocked by our weaknesses, our exhaustion, or the moments we fall short. Instead, He responds with compassion, kn…

Feeling Worthless and Unloved: God's Declaration for Your Soul (Isaiah 43:4)

Today’s Bible Verse: "Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life." — Isaiah 43:4 Isaiah 43:4 reveals the depth of God’s love for us: we are precious, honored, and deeply valued. This verse remind…