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August Devotionals 2025

Emotional intelligence (EI) isn’t just a trendy buzzword. It’s biblical. Jesus was the ultimate model of emotional intelligence. He knew when to speak and when to stay silent, when to flip tables and when to wash feet. He showed us that being emotionally mature is part of being spiritually mature.

Wholeness Wins

Wholeness Wins

Wholeness Wins

Scripture: Galatians 5:22–25 (NRSV): By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity,...

Shareka Newton

Aug 111 min read

Grace for You, Grace for Them

Grace for You, Grace for Them

Grace for You, Grace for Them

Scripture: Colossians 3:12–14 (NRSV): Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,...

Shareka Newton

Aug 111 min read

When Forgiveness Feels Like Losing

When Forgiveness Feels Like Losing

When Forgiveness Feels Like Losing

Scripture: Matthew 18:21–22 (NRSV): Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should...

Shareka Newton

Aug 111 min read

Listen More Than You Speak

Listen More Than You Speak

Listen More Than You Speak

Scripture: James 1:19-20 (NRSV): You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to...

Shareka Newton

Aug 111 min read

God Is Watching How You Treat People

God Is Watching How You Treat People

God Is Watching How You Treat People

Scripture: Micah 6:8 (NRSV) He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love...

Shareka Newton

Aug 111 min read

Heart Work Is Hard Work

Heart Work Is Hard Work

Heart Work Is Hard Work

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26 (NRSV): 'A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body...

Shareka Newton

Aug 51 min read

Purpose Over Pettiness

Purpose Over Pettiness

Purpose Over Pettiness

Scripture: Philippians 3:13–14 (NRSV): 'Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what...

Shareka Newton

Aug 51 min read

Triggered, But Still Saved

Triggered, But Still Saved

Triggered, But Still Saved

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26–27 (NRSV): 'Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the...

Shareka Newton

Aug 51 min read

Feelings Ain’t Facts—But They Do Matter

Feelings Ain’t Facts—But They Do Matter

Feelings Ain’t Facts—But They Do Matter

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23 (NRSV): 'Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.' Devotional Thought: We love...

Shareka Newton

Aug 51 min read

Know Thyself – Even the Messy Parts

Know Thyself – Even the Messy Parts

Know Thyself – Even the Messy Parts

Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24 (NRSV): 'Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in...

Shareka Newton

Aug 51 min read

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