God doesn’t start something in you and leave it undone. In today’s reflection, Pastor Peaches reminds us that even in the waiting, God is working. Joseph, Moses, and Ruth all had to trust the process before the promise came to pass. Whatever God began in your life, He will finish perfectly, completely, and right on time. 

 Hi friends! Pastor Peaches shares that mercy is like a seed that grows when we share it. Every time you forgive, help a friend, or show kindness, you’re planting something beautiful that makes God smile. Let’s grow mercy together, one act of love at a time! 

 Today, Pastor Peaches reminds us that mercy isn’t something we hold onto,  it’s something we pass along. Every time we choose forgiveness over frustration, compassion over criticism, grace over grudges, mercy multiplies. It changes hearts, heals relationships, and draws us closer to the heart of God. This is the power of mercy in motion. 

 Life’s journey can feel steep, but God gives strength for every step. Today, Pastor Peaches reminds us that waiting is not wasted time, it’s preparation time. Like Moses, Joseph, and Joshua, we find our strength renewed when we keep trusting the process and lean on God’s promise. 

 Hi friends! Today, Pastor Peaches shares how we can be kind and forgiving, just like Jesus. Mercy means giving others another chance, even when it’s hard. When we forgive, share, and help others, we shine with God’s love. Listen and learn how to show mercy every day! 

 Today, Pastor Peaches invites us to look at mercy through the eyes of Christ. Mercy isn’t about ignoring what’s wrong,  it’s about responding with compassion, humility, and love. Just like the tax collector in Luke 18, when we come honestly before God, He meets us with grace. Learn how to let mercy move from your lips to your life.
 

 In today’s reflection, Pastor Peaches encourages us to keep trusting God even when the waiting is long. Like Moses standing at the Red Sea or Joseph sitting in prison, we can trust that God is still working. What He begins, He always brings to completion, so hold steady and keep the faith. 

 Hi friends! Pastor Peaches shares that no matter where you are or what kind of day you’re having, God listens when you talk to Him. Your prayers don’t have to be fancy or long, just honest. God loves hearing from you because you are His special child. 

 Today, Pastor Peaches reminds us that mercy isn’t only something we receive, it’s something that reshapes us. When we slow down long enough to see our own need for grace, we learn how to extend that same compassion to others. Real mercy moves us from judgment to empathy, from pride to peace.

 Have you ever felt like life is taking too long to come together? Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God finishes what He starts. In this reflection, Pastor Peaches encourages you to keep trusting the process, even when progress feels slow. God’s timing is perfect, His purpose is steady, and His hand is still on your life. 

 In today’s story, Jesus talks about two people who prayed, one bragged, and one told the truth. God loved the honest prayer! Pastor Peaches helps kids learn that showing mercy means forgiving others and being kind even when it’s hard. Let’s make room for mercy together this week! 

 This week, Pastor Peaches reminds us that mercy begins where pride ends. In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus shows that the humble prayer of the tax collector touched heaven more deeply than the proud words of the Pharisee. When we drop the mask and come before God with honesty, mercy meets us there. Take a few quiet minutes today to pray truthfully and let God’s compassion fill your heart. 

 This week on Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we reflect on Philippians 1:6 — the reminder that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”
Even when the process feels slow, God is still working. Stay faithful, stay patient, and trust His timing, because roots grow before fruit shows. 

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This week, we learn that God doesn’t need fancy words. He just wants our honest hearts. When we pray like the tax collector in Luke 18, saying, “God, be merciful to me,” God hears us and loves us. 

 This week on Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we’re invited to Make Room for Mercy.
In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to pray,  one proud, one humble. Only one left changed. Mercy makes space for the ones the world overlooks and reminds us that God’s grace is wide enough for everyone. 

 Paul prayed for relief but found strength in God’s grace. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that our weakness is where God’s power shines brightest. 

 Hi friends! Bartimaeus jumped up and left his coat behind when Jesus called him. Pastor Peaches shows how we can leave behind fear and sadness and follow Jesus with joy. Includes a Family Table Question. 

 Bartimaeus refused to be silenced and threw off his old cloak to follow Jesus. Pastor Peaches shares how faith helps us leave behind what holds us back and step into new life. 

 Paul prayed for his thorn to be removed, but God answered with grace instead. Pastor Peaches shares how God’s strength shows up in our weakness and gives us the power to endure. 

 Bartimaeus wanted to see, and Jesus healed him! Pastor Peaches helps kids remember that Jesus always sees us, hears us, and cares about what we need. Includes a Family Table Question for conversation. 

 Bartimaeus refused to stay silent, and Jesus stopped for him. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that persistent faith gets the attention of heaven and opens our eyes to God’s mercy. 

 When Paul prayed for his thorn to be removed, God answered with grace instead of escape. In this episode, Pastor Peaches shares how God’s grace is enough to carry us when we are weary, weak, or ready to give up. 

 Bartimaeus wanted to see, and Jesus opened his eyes! Pastor Peaches helps kids learn how to “see like Jesus” by noticing people who need kindness and love. Includes a Family Table question to spark conversation at home. 

 Jesus stopped for Bartimaeus when everyone else tried to silence him. What does it mean for us to ask God to open the eyes of our hearts today? In this episode, Pastor Peaches reminds us that faith is about seeing with compassion, noticing the overlooked, and living with love. 

Psalm 126 promises that tearful sowing leads to joyful reaping. Keep sowing through the hard season. God will bring the harvest.

 We don’t just say “I love you," we show it with helping hands and kind words. Jesus wants our love to be action and truth. 

 1 Corinthians 13 calls us to love that is patient, kind, humble, and enduring. Not surface love, Christlike love that heals homes and communities. 

 The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. With eyes fixed on Jesus, we keep sowing and growing, trusting Him to give us strength to endure. 

 Jesus said His command is simple: love each other the way He loves us. That means being kind, forgiving, and helping even when it’s not easy. 

 Jesus commands us to love as He loved, sacrificially. Real love goes beyond words and convenience; it calls us to lay something down for others. 

 Like a farmer waiting for rain, we must sow faithfully and trust God with the growth. Patience is not passive, it’s hope in action. 

 Jesus said when we help someone who is hungry, lonely, or sick, it’s like we are helping Him. Loving like Jesus means showing kindness every day. 

 Jesus said when we love the hungry, the stranger, and the overlooked, we are loving Him. Real love moves beyond words into action. 

 Paul reminds us that some plant and others water, but only God makes things grow. Keep sowing faithfully and trust God to bring the increase in His time. 

 The priest and Levite walked by, but the Samaritan stopped to help. Loving like Jesus means choosing kindness and helping others, even when it’s not easy. 

 The Good Samaritan didn’t just see the wounded man; he stopped, helped, and showed compassion. Loving like Jesus means our love becomes action, not just words. 

 Sometimes the prayers we pray and the good we do feel unseen. But like seeds under the soil, God is at work. Keep sowing faithfully, your harvest is coming in His time. 

 Jesus wants us to love others with clean hearts, not just pretend kindness on the outside. Let’s learn how to show real love with kind words, helping hands, and caring hearts. 

 Love that hides grudges or prejudice is like “lemonade water,” it looks clear on the surface but is cloudy inside. Jesus calls us to let His Spirit cleanse our hearts, so that our love may flow pure and true. 

 Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:9 not to grow weary in doing good. Like seeds in the ground, our prayers, kindness, and service take time to grow. Keep sowing, keep trusting, and watch God bring the harvest. 

 Three bottles of water showed us what love looks like: one clean, one dirty, and one pretending to be clear. Jesus wants us to love with clean hearts, not fake love. Let’s learn together how to love like Jesus! 

 On Sunday, we looked at three bottles of water: clean, dirty, and one that looked clear but had hidden junk inside. Real love isn’t surface-level “lemonade water.” It’s pure, honest, sacrificial love like Jesus showed us. 

 Encouragement is contagious. Just as discouragement can drain a room, encouragement can fill it with hope. Discover how your words today can keep someone from giving up tomorrow. 

 Everyone thought the man in the story was too much trouble, but Jesus didn’t forget him. Today, kids learn that Jesus helps everyone, even those whom others have given up on. 

 Sometimes, the ones overlooked are carrying the deepest wounds and the greatest testimony waiting to be told. Today, we reflect on how Jesus sees what others miss and invites us to do the same. 

Im Acts 16:25, Paul and Silas sang hymns in prison, and the other prisoners listened. Pastor Peaches teaches that encouragement is contagious! Our words and actions ripple outward to strengthen many.

From Matthew 8:28, Pastor Peaches shares how Jesus cared for both men living in the caves, even though only one is usually talked about.  Kids will discover that Jesus helps everyone,  even those who feel left out.

In Matthew 8:28 we learn there were two men living among the tombs, though only one is usually remembered.  Pastor Peaches reminds us that Jesus didn't overlook either man.  He restored them both.

From Hebrews 10:24–25 and Job 2:13, Pastor Peaches reminds us that encouragement is more than words it’s showing up. Sometimes the strongest encouragement is simply being present with someone in their need.

Today’s story in Matthew 8:28 teaches us that even when people forget or ignore someone, Jesus doesn’t. Pastor Peaches encourages kids to show kindness and include others, just like Jesus did. With a Family Table Question to talk about at home.

From Matthew 8:28, Pastor Peaches reminds us that when the community overlooked the men living among the tombs, they nearly missed the miracle of restoration. Jesus saw them both, and He sees us too. Includes a Family Table Question to help you reflect together.

From 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Pastor Peaches teaches that encouragement is holy work, our words build others up and strengthen the church. Just like Barnabas encouraged Paul, we can be encouragers today.

In Luke 8:27, Jesus meets a man living  in the tombs. Everyone else stayed away, but Jesus went straight to him and showed His love. Pastor Peaches encourages kids to remember that Jesus’s  sees everyone and we can include others who feel left out. 

In Luke 8:27, Jesus meets a man living in the tombs, but Matthew tells us there were actually two.  One story made headlines,  the other was overlooked. Yet Jesus saw them both, and His power restored them. Pastor Peaches reminds us that when we overlook people, we risk missing the miracles God wants to do through them.

From 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and Hebrews 10:23–25, Pastor Peaches teaches that encouragement is holy work. Words that build, presence that strengthens, and faith shared at the Lord’s Table hold the church together. Wesley is reminded to keep encouraging, keep building, and trust that God is growing His people.

In this week’s Kids message, Pastor Peaches shares how Jesus sees people that others try to overlook. Children will discover that Jesus always sees them and that they can show His love by being kind and including others, especially those who feel left out.

In Matthew 8, Luke 8, and Mark 5, Jesus meets men living among the tombs, men society feared, chained, and forgot. While the town overlooked them, Jesus saw their dignity and restored their lives. Pastor Peaches reminds us that when we overlook people, we risk missing the very miracles God wants to bring through them.

 Paul said he had fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. God promises the crown of righteousness to those who remain faithful to the end. 

 Before going to the cross, Jesus prayed for us to be one. When we stick together and love each other, people will know that He is real. 

 In His final prayer, Jesus asked that His followers would be one. Our unity is a living testimony that Christ is real and that the Father sent Him. 

 The world may forget our service, but God never does. Every act of love in His name is remembered and honored by Him. 

 God wants us to live in peace with each other. When we choose peace instead of fighting, we show others His love. 

 Unity takes effort. Paul urges us to keep the unity of the Spirit through peace. Choosing peace protects the bond that makes us one in Christ. 

 Jesus said the faithful servant was trusted with a few things and rewarded with many. Faithfulness in small things prepares us for greater joy in the Lord. 

The first believers cared for each other by sharing what they had. God wants us to share too, so everyone is cared for in His family.

 The early believers shared everything they had and were one in heart and mind. Unity in action draws others to Christ and releases His power among us 

 Daniel prayed faithfully every day, even when it was dangerous. God honored his steady faithfulness, and He will honor yours too. 

 Like a tug-of-war team, God wants us to work together, not pull apart. When we are united, we are strong in Him 

Paul reminded the Corinthians that division weakens the church, but unity strengthens our witness. God blesses His people when we live as one body in Christ. 

Joseph was faithful in Potiphar’s house and in prison, and God prepared him for greater things. Faithfulness in small places prepares us for God’s greater purposes.

 Just like a team or choir, God loves it when His children work together. On Pentecost, the Spirit came when believers were together in one place. 

On the Day of Pentecost, the Spirit came when the believers were united in one place. God’s Spirit still moves when His people are of one heart and one mind.

Just like letters come together to make words, or puzzle pieces come together to make a picture, we belong together as the body of Christ.

We are one body with many parts, and each part belongs to the other. When God’s people are united like on the Day of Pentecost the Spirit moves in power. Division weakens us, but unity builds us up.

God sees your steady service. Just as Joseph, Daniel, and the faithful servants in the parable were rewarded, so too will you hear: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Don’t grow weary in doing good, for your labor in the Lord is never in vain.

 Just like a clean dish is ready to be used, a clean heart is ready for God’s good work. 

 God cleanses us not just to remove sin, but to make us ready to serve. Clean vessels are useful vessels. 

 A garden can’t grow with too many weeds. Our hearts are the same way. When we let God pull out the weeds, His Word grows strong in us. 

 Just as weeds choke a garden, sin and clutter choke God’s Word in our hearts. God calls us to pull the weeds so His Word can grow strong. 

 Running with a heavy backpack is no fun! God wants us to let go of the things that weigh us down so we can run free with His joy. 

 We can’t run the race of faith while carrying bitterness, fear, or sin. God calls us to throw off the weights and run with endurance. 

Our hearts can get filled with clutter like anger or fear. When we let God clean our hearts, we make room for His love, joy, and peace.

 Jesus drove out distractions from the temple so it could be a house of prayer. He wants to cleanse our hearts the same way making room for His Spirit 

 Just like a toy box full of broken toys leaves no room for new ones, our hearts need cleaning so there’s space for God’s joy and love. 

 David prayed, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Revival begins when we stop hiding the clutter of sin and let God sweep it away. 

King Hezekiah cleansed the temple so revival could come. In the same way, God calls us to clear out the clutter in our hearts and churches. When the house is clean, the fire has room to fall.

 This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table — Part 2. Today’s devotional shares Romans 15:7, teaching kids that welcoming others is how we show the love of Jesus. Whether it’s inviting someone to sit at lunch or including them in play, we can make sure no one feels left out just as Jesus always makes room for us. Featuring the song “Jesus Loves Me.

 Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches—your daily place of peace and reflection.
This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table — Part 2. Today’s devotional reflects on Romans 15:7, reminding us that Christ welcomed us with grace when we were at our lowest. Now we are called to welcome others the same way by making space in our homes, our schedules, and our hearts so that God’s love can be seen through us. 

 Today’s devotional shares Romans 15:7, reminding us that making room at God’s table isn’t just about moving our stuff, it’s about welcoming others with open hearts, just like Jesus welcomes us.

 Featuring the song “Jesus Loves Me.”

 Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches—your daily place of peace and reflection.
This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table - Part 2. Today’s devotional reflects on Romans 15:7, reminding us that making room at God’s table is more than clearing space it’s truly accepting and welcoming others, just as Christ has welcomed us. 

 Hi friends! Welcome to Still Waters Kids with Pastor Peaches—your daily place of peace and reflection.*
This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table — Part 2. Today’s devotional shares Hebrews 12:1, showing kids how carrying anger or fear is like trying to run with a heavy backpack it slows us down. Jesus wants us to lay those things down so we can run free and invite others to join His table. Featuring the song “Jesus Loves Me.”

 Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches—your daily place of peace and reflection.
This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table - Part 2. Today’s devotional reflects on Hebrews 12:1, reminding us to lay down the burdens of pride, unforgiveness, and fear so we can run freely toward Christ. By clearing away the weight, we make room at God’s table for others to join in His love. 

 This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table — Part 2. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds children that God’s table is big enough for everyone and we can make room for new friends by moving our “stuff” and showing them the love of Jesus. Featuring the song “Jesus Loves Me.”

 Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches your daily place of peace and reflection.
This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table — Part 2. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that when we let go of pride, grudges, and distractions, we create space at God’s table where everyone can belong. 

Hi friends! Welcome to Still Waters Kids. This week our theme is Make Room at the Table – Part Two. Today we’re learning that God’s table is big enough for everyone but sometimes we bring “junk” like anger, sadness, or bad attitudes that take up the space.

Jesus tells us to leave our worries with Him so His table can be filled with joy, kindness, and love. Let’s make room for others by clearing away the junk and inviting friends to join us at God’s table!

Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches your daily place of peace and reflection. This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table – Part Two. Today we begin with an important truth: sometimes it’s not that God’s table is too small, but that it’s too cluttered.

We often bring pride, grudges, fear, or even masks to the table things that block the very seats God has prepared for others. But here’s the good news: Jesus already paid for our baggage at the cross. When we clear the table, we make space for His love to be shared and for others to find their place.

Take a moment today to ask: What baggage do I need to lay down so that others can find their seat at God’s table?

Hi friends! Welcome to Still Waters Kids. This week’s theme is Make Room at the Table – Part Two. Sometimes we bring “junk” like anger or sadness to God’s table, and it keeps others from finding a seat. But Jesus says we can leave our worries with Him and make room for joy, kindness, and friends  at His table, and even at our school tables.

Join me today as we learn how to make room for others and show the love of Jesus wherever we go.

Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches. This week we continue with Make Room at the Table  Part Two. In this message, we reflect on how our baggage fear, pride, grudges, or masks can clutter God’s table and keep others from finding their seat. But the good news is this: Jesus already paid the price for our baggage at the cross. When we clear the table, we make room for others, and we prepare our hearts for revival.

Join me as we open our hearts, clear the clutter, and make space for the Spirit of God to move.

 Welcome to Still Waters Kids. All week we’ve been learning about God’s big table. Today we close the series with a wonderful reminder there’s always room for one more! God invites everyone to His table, including you. 

 Welcome back to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches. This week we’ve been reflecting on what it means to Make Room at the Table. Today’s message reminds us that God’s invitation is for everyone including you. Just as someone once invited you to the table, now it’s your turn to extend that same invitation to someone else. 

Welcome back to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches. This week we’ve been reflecting on what it means to Make Room at the Table. Today’s message reminds us that God’s invitation is for everyone including you. Just as someone once invited you to the table, now it’s your turn to extend that same invitation to someone else.

In today’s Still Waters Kids devotional, we learn how forgiving others just as Jesus forgives us can fill our hearts with peace and joy. Listen in to discover how you can show God’s love in your everyday life.

Music: “Jesus Loves Me” – used with permission.

 In today’s Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we talk about clearing the “heart clutter” that crowds God’s table bitterness, anger, and old wounds and choosing forgiveness so there’s room for real fellowship and healing. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse the hurt; it frees your heart to love again.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:31–32 

 Today on Still Waters Kids, we’re learning from 1 John 4:19 — “We love because He first loved us.” God made you just the way you are, and His love means you don’t have to pretend to be someone else. You can be real, because His love never changes. Join Pastor Peaches for a fun and encouraging reminder that you are wonderfully made! 

 Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches your daily place of peace and reflection.
Today’s devotional, Free to Be Real, reminds us that God invites us to drop the masks, lay down our pretenses, and embrace the freedom of living authentically in His presence. When we are real before God, we find healing, restoration, and the courage to love others sincerely. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:17, this message encourages you to live in the liberty the Spirit provides free from fear, shame, and the need to pretend. 

 Today’s Still Waters Kids devotional reminds us of a beautiful truth from 1 John 4:19   we can love others because God loved us first. Through simple stories and examples, children will learn that God’s love is the starting point for all the love we share. This lesson encourages them to show kindness, forgive easily, and spread God’s love in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods. 

 In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. In this devotional, we reflect on the comfort, peace, and renewal that only Christ can provide when life feels overwhelming. This message offers encouragement for those who need a reminder that God’s arms are always open, ready to carry our burdens and give us rest for our souls. 

 Welcome to Still Waters Kids with Pastor Peaches! Today, we talk about how Jesus makes room for everyone at His table no matter who they are. You’ll learn why kindness, love, and welcoming others are important to God, and how you can be a friend to everyone you meet. 

 In today’s Still Waters devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that to truly make room at the table, we must first remove the clutter of bitterness, grudges, and hurt. Join in this heartfelt reflection and discover how letting go of what weighs us down creates space for God’s love to flow freely. 

 In this week’s Still Waters Kids Podcast, Pastor Peaches shares a special story about how Jesus wants everyone to have a seat at His table. With a joyful reminder from the song Jesus Loves Me, children learn that no matter who you are, there is always room for you in God’s family. 

 Reflecting on how revival begins in the heart before it can move into the building. This week, we explore what keeps us from making room at the table  our baggage, bitterness, and burdens  and how Jesus calls us to leave them with Him so we can welcome others in love.

Intro & Outro Music: They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love – performed by Salem UMC Choir, Conway, AR

Today, Pastor Peaches talks about what it means to serve with love. Serving others isn’t just about doing the job it’s about having a happy, loving heart while you do it. In this short devotional for kids, you’ll learn how God wants us to help others with joy, kindness, and love.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14 — “Do everything in love.”
Question of the Day: When was the last time you served someone with a happy, loving heart?

You can give everything you have, work tirelessly in ministry, and still miss the heart of God if love isn’t at the center. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reflects on 1 Corinthians 13:3 and reminds us that service without love is empty, but service fueled by love reflects Christ Himself.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:3
Theme: Love must be the reason behind everything we do for God.
Reflection Question: Is love truly at the center of the way you serve God and others?

In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches tells the story of Peter one of Jesus’ friends who loved Him but stayed far away when things got scary. Based on James 4:8a, kids will learn that Jesus wants us to walk close to Him every day, even when it’s hard or uncomfortable.

Key Verse: James 4:8a – “Come near to God, and he will come near to you.”
Big Idea: Jesus wants us to stay close, not follow from a distance.
Kid Question of the Day: Are you following Jesus closely or are you staying far away?

You can be close to Jesus and still follow from a distance. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reflects on Peter’s denial in Matthew 26:75 and reminds us that God isn’t looking for perfect followers.  He’s looking for surrendered ones. Don’t settle for safe-distance faith. Walk closely with Him, even when it’s hard.

Scripture: Matthew 26:75
Theme: Being near Jesus isn’t the same as fully surrendering to Him.
Reflection Question: Have you been following Jesus from a safe distance? What would full surrender look like in your life today?

In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches helps kids think about what’s really in their hearts. Just like you wouldn’t want to drink from a cup full of pickle juice and chocolate syrup, God wants our hearts to be clean so He can fill us with His Spirit! Based on Ephesians 5:18, this message teaches kids that what we’re filled with matters.

Key Verse: Ephesians 5:18b – “Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Big Idea: God wants to fill our hearts with His love but we have to pour out what doesn’t belong first.
Kid Question of the Day: Is there something in your heart you need to pour out so God can fill you with good things?

In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches challenges us to take a look at what we’re filled with. Are we pouring out service while full of fear, pride, or distraction? Based on Ephesians 5:18, this reflection reminds us that when we’re filled with the Spirit of God, our service becomes powerful, joyful, and real.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18
Theme: Empty what doesn’t belong so the Spirit can fill what does.
Reflection Question: What’s taking up space in your heart that needs to be poured out so God’s Spirit can fill you completely?

Today on Still Waters Kids, Pastor Peaches shares the story of Martha and Mary to help kids learn the importance of slowing down and spending time with Jesus. Sometimes we get so busy with fun, chores, or distractions that we forget to listen to God. But Jesus says the most important thing is being still and knowing that He is near.

Key Verse: Psalm 46:10a – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Big Idea: God doesn’t want us to just stay busy He wants us to stop and listen.
Kid Question of the Day: Have you been too busy to stop and listen to Jesus?

You can be doing all the right things serving, helping, staying active and still feel spiritually dry. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches shares a powerful reminder from the story of Martha and Mary: busyness isn’t the same as closeness to God. Jesus invites us to sit, slow down, and be filled.

Scripture: Luke 10:41–42a
Theme: Don’t confuse spiritual busyness with spiritual fullness.
Reflection Question: Are you serving to stay distracted or are you pausing to be spiritually filled?

Today on Still Waters Kids, Pastor Peaches helps young hearts understand the difference between just looking good and really loving God. Using the example of cleaning your room quickly versus doing it the right way, this devotional teaches kids that God sees more than our actions He sees our hearts.

Key Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b   “People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Big Idea: God wants our hearts, not just our good behavior.
Kid Question of the Day: Are you doing things just to look good or to really love God?

It’s easy to look the part smile at church, say the right things, and serve in the right places. But in Matthew 15:8, Jesus reminds us that God is not impressed by surface-level religion. He’s after the heart. In this powerful devotional, Pastor Peaches invites you to examine your spiritual roots and begin the journey toward deeper, more authentic faith.

Scripture: Matthew 15:8
Theme: Surface service may fool people, but God is looking for depth and heart connection.
Reflection Question: In what areas of your faith have you been serving from the surface instead of the soul?

In this fun and gentle episode, Pastor Peaches talks to kids about what it really means to love Jesus with more than just our actions. Using the example of fast food vs. a special meal, she helps young listeners understand that God doesn’t just want us to go through the motions He wants our hearts. This episode features the classic song “Jesus Loves Me” to remind every child just how loved they are.

Key Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b   “People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Big Idea: Jesus wants more than just good behavior He wants a real relationship with you!
Kid Question of the Day: What’s one way you can show Jesus you love Him with your heart this week?

 In this soul-stirring episode, Pastor Peaches challenges us to move from spiritual convenience to intentional commitment. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 and a powerful fine dining illustration, she reminds us that the table of the Lord is not a drive-thru it’s a sacred place of preparation, reverence, and surrender. It’s time to stop serving from the surface and let God go deeper. 

 “We also have a kid-friendly version of this week’s message available under Still Waters Kids—perfect for young hearts eager to learn more about God!” 

In this final devotional of the Free to Open the Door series, Pastor Peaches shares a stirring message from Palm Springs about what it truly means to open the door to revival. Based on Psalm 85:6, this reflection reminds us that revival doesn’t start in a sanctuary it starts in a surrendered heart. If you’re longing for a fresh move of God, this is your invitation to open the door wide and let the fire fall.

Scripture: Psalm 85:6
Theme: Revival begins when we give God access to the places we’ve kept closed.
Question of the Day: What area of your life needs to be revived and are you willing to open the door wide enough for God to move?

Today, Pastor Peaches invites you to unlock the door to your God-given purpose. You are not an accident you are a masterpiece, created for good works prepared in advance. Recorded from Palm Springs, this devotional based on Ephesians 2:10 will encourage you to step past fear, doubt, and hesitation to embrace the calling that’s been waiting behind the door all along.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
Theme: You were created on purpose, for a purpose, and it’s time to say “yes” to the good works God designed for you.
Question of the Day: What door of purpose have you been afraid to open and what would happen if you trusted God enough to step through it?

 In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that forgiveness is one of the hardest yet most freeing doors we can open. Whether it's forgiving others or ourselves Jesus stands ready to meet us with grace, not judgment. Based on Revelation 3:20, this reflection from Palm Springs invites us to make room at the table of our hearts for peace, healing, and true freedom. 

In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches shares from Palm Springs about the sacred journey of healing. Whether you’re nursing a physical wound, emotional scar, or spiritual ache, Jesus stands at the door of your brokenness ready to bring restoration. Based on Isaiah 53:5, this reflection invites you to open the door and trust the Healer who already knows where it hurts.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5
Theme: Jesus is the doorway to true healing body, mind, and soul.
Question of the Day: Where in your life are you still waiting for healing and are you willing to open that door to Jesus today?

 This is more than a slogan it’s a mission. As United Methodists, we are called to live out our faith by loving people without conditions, following Jesus with our whole hearts, and sharing grace freely with a hurting world. Today’s devotional invites us to fully embrace this call, remembering that the doors we open in love are the very places where Christ meets us all. 

In today’s devotional, recorded live from Palm Springs, Pastor Peaches shares a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the road may seem, God is still drawing people to the light of hope, healing, and restoration. Just like the woman who felt pulled to a quiet church office, many are being drawn to Jesus often in unexpected ways. Listen in as we reflect on what it means to be led by the Spirit and how we can keep our doors and hearts open to those seeking grace.

Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches—your daily place of peace and reflection. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches shares a powerful true story about a woman who was led by the Spirit to a place she never planned to go right into the presence of God. As we reflect on Revelation 3:20, we’re reminded that Jesus doesn’t just knock to come in, but also to send us out. Be inspired by how the Holy Spirit continues to draw the brokenhearted, the addicted, the lonely, and the overlooked right to the threshold of grace.

God is still opening doors. Are you ready to welcome those He sends?

Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches your daily place of peace and reflection. This week’s theme is Free to Open the Door, inspired by Revelation 3:20. In today’s episode, we explore the powerful truth that Jesus is knocking not just to come into our lives, but to send us out with purpose. Pastor Peaches shares from Palm Springs at the Black Clergy Women of the United Methodist Church Gathering, reminding us that God is still drawing people through the door—even when it seems shut.

With heartfelt storytelling and the anointed music of The Lord’s Prayer by the Salem UMC Men’s Choir featuring Maureen Ryan-McGehee on violin, this episode will stir your soul.

 Radical hospitality goes beyond being friendly it’s the intentional act of making space for others, especially the overlooked and the outcast. Jesus welcomed all people with open arms, and as His followers, we are called to do the same. Today, we reflect on how hospitality becomes a sacred doorway to healing, connection, and transformation. 

Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting—it means choosing freedom over bitterness. God’s love sets us free to release old pain, mend broken relationships, and let grace lead the way. When we forgive, we don’t just free others—we free ourselves. Let today be a turning point toward healing, peace, and the power of love without limits.

 In a world so often divided by race, class, politics, and pain, the love of Christ calls us to cross boundaries with grace and compassion. Today’s devotional explores what it means to truly love beyond our comfort zones and embrace those who are different from us. Whether the boundary is one of culture, opinion, or lived experience, God’s love knows no limits. As you reflect, consider: Who is God calling you to reach across to with love? 

 In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that God simplifies the whole of faith into one clear focus: love. Based on Galatians 5:14, we reflect on what it means to love our neighbors as ourselves, with a love that is deep, patient, and without limits. When we make love our daily priority, we prepare our hearts and our church for revival. 

 In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, Pastor Peaches reflects on the freedom Christ gives not for selfish living but for loving without limits.
Galatians 5:13-14 reminds us that “the whole law is summed up in a single commandment: Love your neighbor as yourself.”
This episode invites you to love boldly, serve generously, and prepare your heart for revival. 

In today’s Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we close the week reflecting on what it means to live the right fight every day not just in big moments but in small, daily acts of love, grace, and justice.

Our freedom in Christ is a daily invitation to keep Jesus at the center and let our lives reflect His love.

On today’s Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we reflect on what true freedom looks like: freedom to love without limits.

Galatians 5:13-14 reminds us that freedom isn’t for self-indulgence it’s for loving and serving others. As we prepare our hearts for Sunday, let’s ask: How am I using my freedom to reflect God’s love today?

Today on Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we ask a powerful question: Where is Jesus in your story today?

As we continue reflecting on Free to Fight the Right Fight, we remember that freedom in Christ means keeping Him at the center of our lives our struggles, our decisions, and our victories. If Jesus isn’t present in our story, we may be fighting the wrong fight.

On today’s Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we reflect on what it means to truly stand firm in the freedom Christ has given us. Galatians 5:1 reminds us that freedom is a gift worth defending so where is Jesus in your story today?

As we navigate the challenges around us, we are called to stand—not in fear—but in faith, rooted in love, truth, and hope.

 In today’s devotional, we’re reflecting on the battles that demand our attention. Are we spending our energy on what really matters? Christ set us free so we could stand up for love, justice, and truth. Let’s ask God to show us where our fight belongs today. 

This week on Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we’re reflecting on what it means to live in the freedom Christ has given us and to use that freedom to fight the right fight.

Galatians 5:1 reminds us that freedom is a gift but also a calling. Are we fighting the good fight of faith, justice, and love? Or are we caught up in battles that don’t matter?

And most importantly: Where is Jesus in your story?

Join Pastor Peaches as we go deeper and prepare our hearts to walk with purpose this week free to stand firm and fight the right fight.

 Starting is easy. Finishing well takes endurance. This devotional inspires us to keep the fire burning, to push through weariness, and to remember that the God who brought us this far will carry us to the finish line. You are free to finish your race with joy and victory. 

 Freedom must be protected. Sometimes the hardest battle is resisting the pull to return to old chains. This devotional encourages us to stand firm, resist familiar cycles, and declare, “I don’t believe He brought me this far to leave me.” You’ve come too far to turn back now. 

 Freedom isn’t just for us, it’s for those still bound. This devotional reminds us that God has set us free to help others move toward their own freedom. It’s a call to serve, to lift, and to help unwrap the chains still binding those around us. 

 Freedom in Christ comes with responsibility. Inspired by the late Congressman John Lewis, this devotional calls us to speak up, stand out, and get in good trouble. Freedom demands action, and today we are challenged to be bold enough to disrupt injustice with love and courage. 

 God has already opened the door to your freedom, but it’s up to you to move. This devotional reminds us that we don’t have to sit in places of discomfort, fear, or shame when Jesus has already made a way of escape. Freedom requires movement—will you step forward? 

In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we explore what it truly means to be free in Christ. Freedom isn’t just about our personal breakthrough, it’s about standing up, speaking out, and fighting for those still bound by life’s chains. Inspired by Galatians 5:1 and the call to “get in good trouble,” this message challenges us to use our freedom to move, to act, and to make a difference.
Are you free but still bound? Are you willing to get in good trouble for the sake of someone else’s freedom?

🎵 Featuring Mark Mancil’s beautiful rendition of God Bless America.

In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we explore what it truly means to be free in Christ. Freedom isn’t just about our personal breakthrough, it’s about standing up, speaking out, and fighting for those still bound by life’s chains. Inspired by Galatians 5:1 and the call to “get in good trouble,” this message challenges us to use our freedom to move, to act, and to make a difference.
Are you free, but still bound? Are you willing to get in good trouble for the sake of someone else’s freedom?

🎵 Featuring Mark Mancil’s beautiful rendition of God Bless America.

As we close this week, we remember that true freedom isn’t just about starting—it’s about finishing well. Paul’s words remind us that we are free to keep going, free to stand firm, and free to complete the assignment God has given us. No matter what tries to put out our fire, we have the freedom to finish with faith, with courage, and with victory.

 On this Independence Day, we’re reminded that freedom is more than a national celebration—it’s a personal, spiritual reality. Elijah had the freedom to quit, but God reminded him he had the freedom to get up and keep going. Today, we also remember that we have the freedom to love, to speak up when we see something, and to choose love over hate—just like Jesus did. Our greatest freedom is not just to walk away, but to keep walking in love. 

 Sometimes the person most responsible for smothering the fire is us. We pull back. We get tired. We stop speaking, stop moving, stop believing—but the fire God placed in us won’t let us quit. Just like Jeremiah, even when we try to hold it in, the fire burns too strong to be silenced. This devotional reminds us that not even we can put out what God has started. 

 Life has a way of turning up the heat. Trouble comes. Disappointments hit. Sometimes it feels like everything is working against your fire. But today’s devotional reminds us that no matter how hot life gets, God’s fire in you is built to withstand the pressure. The flames around you will not consume you when the fire within you is from God. 

 Today we are reminded that the fire burning in us didn’t come from the world—it came from God. That’s why life can’t put it out, and people can’t smother it. The Holy Spirit placed this fire within us, and our job is to keep feeding it.
 Let this devotional stir your heart to move toward freedom and keep the fire burning. 

There’s a fire in you that life didn’t start—and life can’t put it out.
Even when life gets hard, even when people walk away, and even when you’re tempted to quit—the fire still burns.
This week’s podcast reminds us that the fire God placed in us is unstoppable.
You can’t put my fire out!

 Even when life gets hard, the fire that God placed inside of you still burns. You may have thought about giving up, but the fire won’t let you. Today we embrace the truth that God’s purpose is alive in us and the fire will not go out.
 It Is Well with My Soul carries us as we fan the flame and press on. 

 God didn’t create you to settle—you were made for more. In this devotional, we break free from small thinking, self-doubt, and settling for less than God’s best. It’s time to walk boldly in the purpose God has prepared for you.
 It Is Well with My Soul anchors us in the peace of knowing God’s plans are good. 

 We are often our biggest obstacle. Today we explore the power of surrendering our need to control and learning to trust God’s path. When we step aside, God can truly lead.
 It Is Well with My Soul helps us remember to trust even when the way forward isn’t clear. 

 Some of us are carrying burdens that were never ours to hold. In this devotional, we release the weight of other people’s expectations, past mistakes, and things we were never meant to control. God is calling us to lay it all down and find rest in Him.
 The reminder that It Is Well with My Soul carries us as we let go. 

 Today we reflect on the power of letting go of who we used to be to become who God is calling us to be. God didn’t come to clean us up—He came to make us new. Let’s step out of our comfort zones and release the habits, mindsets, and fears that no longer serve God’s purpose for us.
 It Is Well with My Soul sets the tone for this peaceful and powerful moment of surrender. 

In this week’s episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we reflect on the necessary work of God in getting the you out of you—removing pride, fear, bias, and the parts of ourselves that stand in the way of His purpose.

This message calls us to personal and collective surrender, reminding us that God cannot fully complete the work He started in us until we move ourselves out of the way. The Church, too, must release its pride, prejudice, and exclusion to fully live into Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

We open and close with a moving rendition of It Is Well with My Soul, beautifully sung by the choir—a declaration that even when God is working on us, all is still well with our souls.

We close this powerful week with a call to perseverance: Don’t let the fire go out. Whether you’re a father, a leader, or a believer walking in faith, your fire matters. It lights the way for others. It honors the God who gave it.

With The Lord’s Prayer beautifully sung by Mark and Bradley Mancil opening our time, we are reminded that legacy is not just passed down—it’s kept alive.

Keep praying. Keep pressing. Keep trusting.
 🔥 Keep the fire burning.

Today’s reflection reminds us that grace is the fuel that keeps the fire burning. We may stumble, grow weary, or feel unworthy—but God’s grace fills the gap and sustains us through every season.

As we open with The Lord’s Prayer sung by Mark and Bradley Mancil, we are reminded that grace is not just a concept—it’s a legacy passed through faith, family, and fire.

This devotional honors all those who carry the flame not because they are perfect, but because they are fueled by grace.

Today’s devotional invites us to reflect on the sacred task of passing the fire of faith to the next generation. Whether through words, actions, or quiet consistency, fathers and spiritual mentors play a vital role in lighting the path for those who follow.

We begin again with The Lord’s Prayer sung by the father and son duo, Mark and Bradley Mancil, reminding us that the legacy of faith lives on through relationship and reverence.

Your fire doesn’t go out when you pass it on—it grows brighter in the lives of others.

Not all fire burns loudly—some of it glows quietly in the soul. In today’s devotional, we reflect on the strength of fathers and mentors who carried the fire of faith without fanfare. Their steady hands, faithful hearts, and quiet presence still speak volumes.

We open once again with The Lord’s Prayer sung by father and son, Mark and Bradley Mancil—a reminder that even hidden fire can pass from one generation to the next.

Today, we honor the quiet flames—the ones that burn beneath the surface but never go out.

In today’s reflection, we honor the sacred calling of fatherhood and the spiritual fire that fathers carry. Just like our Heavenly Father, earthly fathers are entrusted with the fire—not to burn, but to bless and build.

We begin with The Lord’s Prayer beautifully sung by father and son, Mark and Bradley Mancil, reminding us of the legacy passed from one generation to the next.

This devotional encourages us to reflect on the fathers and mentors who’ve carried the flame of faith in our lives—and challenges us to keep that fire burning.

This Father’s Day, we honor the men who carry the fire of faith, strength, and love. In this special episode, we reflect on what it means to lead with spiritual fire and pass it on to the next generation.

We open with a moving rendition of The Lord’s Prayer, sung by the father and son team Mark and Bradley Mancil and accompanied by our pianist David Maxwell,  also a father—a powerful reminder of the sacred bond between generations, church family and the presence of our Heavenly Father in every step.

When you stay faithful through the fire, God promises more than survival—He promises a crown. In this final devotional of the series, Pastor Peaches reminds us that the reward isn’t just for the fastest or the loudest—it’s for the faithful. Keep showing up. Keep trusting. Your faith is not in vain.

Scripture: James 1:12
 Theme: Never, Ever Give Up – Day 6
 #StillWatersPodcast #FaithfulUntilTheEnd #NeverEverGiveUp

Scripture: Exodus 4:2
Sometimes the miracle we need is already in our hands. What if God is ready to use what you already have? 

 Still Waters with Pastor Peaches – Never, Ever Give Up: Day 5
#StillWatersPodcast #DailyDevotion #MinistryConnections 

There are moments when giving up feels like the only option—but God says otherwise. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches brings a word of hope from 2 Corinthians 4:8–9, reminding us that even when we’re pressed, perplexed, or knocked down—we are not destroyed. The fire inside you is still burning, and the victory is still ahead. Don’t quit. You’re not alone, and you’re not done.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8–9
 Theme: Never, Ever Give Up – Day 4
 #StillWatersPodcast #DontGiveUp #NeverEverGiveUp

 When life wears you down and your strength feels gone, God steps in with a promise: those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that we don’t have to flap our wings to exhaustion—we can soar like eagles on the wind of God’s Spirit. Take a breath, rest in His presence, and find your strength again. 

 Sometimes the hardest thing to do is just keep going. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches encourages you to stay the course—no matter how slow the progress or how heavy the load. Based on Hebrews 12:1, this reflection reminds us that God has marked out a unique path for each of us—and He walks with us every step of the way. Don’t quit now. You’re closer than you think. 

Recorded while waiting in the airport, this episode is a raw and Spirit-led reflection on determination, timing, and the fire that keeps us moving forward. Pastor Peaches draws parallels between travelers rushing to their gates and believers pressing toward their purpose. The message is simple but powerful: Never, ever give up. The fire that keeps you burning will keep you from giving up.

Whether you're waiting on God or walking through delays in life—this one will meet you where you are.

In this final episode of the Catch on Fire series, Pastor Peaches reminds us that no matter how hot the fire gets—or how heavy the calling feels—we are never alone.
God didn’t just give you purpose; He gave you His presence.

🔥 Even when the journey feels hard, His fire walks with you.

In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, you are reminded that revival isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we become.
You don’t just carry the flame—you are the flame.
Let your life reflect the light and fire of Jesus in a world desperate for warmth and hope.

🔥 Don’t wait for someone else to shine. Be the fire.

In today’s Still Waters devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that even the brightest fire needs tending.
We can’t live off yesterday’s spark—we must choose daily to stir the flame through worship, service, and surrender.

🔥 Don’t let your flame go out. Fuel it with faith, feed it with obedience, and fan it with passion.

In today’s episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we’re reminded that sometimes the fire of God can’t fall until we let go of what’s weighing us down. Letting go isn’t forgetting—it’s releasing.
If you want to catch fire, you have to stop carrying what God has called you to lay down.

🔥 Let today be the day you release the past and press forward into purpose.

In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we reflect on what happens when our hearts are set on fire by the Word of God.
Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the fire in our hearts should lead us to take bold steps—turning back toward purpose and running toward the people who need our testimony.

🔥 Don’t ignore the burn—it’s a sign that Jesus is near.

 In today’s episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we explore what happens when the Word of God burns so deeply that we can’t hold it in. Drawing from Jeremiah 20:9, this message reminds us that holy discontent is not a burden—it’s a call to action. Let God stir the flame within you, so your life becomes a light for others to see.
🔥 Are you ready to catch fire? 

 Even when the path feels uncertain and fear tries to take hold, God reminds us that we are never alone. Joshua was told to be strong and courageous because the Lord would be with him wherever he went. That same promise is ours today. 

 Even in seasons of transition and uncertainty, we are called to give thanks. Today’s devotional invites us to pause and express gratitude—not just for what has been, but for what God is still doing. 

 Letting go of the past takes courage. Today we reflect on Philippians 3:13–14 and the strength it takes to press forward in faith, trusting God’s plan for what’s ahead. 

As we move forward in faith, we need more than courage—we need wisdom rooted in obedience. When we follow God's Word, we are guided with clarity and purpose, even in the unknown.

You may not have asked for this season, but God has already equipped you for it. In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that even in uncertainty, we can move forward with confidence—because we’ve been chosen for a purpose. God doesn’t just call the prepared; He prepares the called.

Scripture: Joshua 1:1–2 – “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River…”

Recorded outdoors under a steady Memorial Day rain, today’s Still Waters devotional invites us to pause, reflect, and find peace in God’s presence—even in the quiet, in-between moments. As we listen to the gentle rhythm of falling rain, we’re reminded that God is faithful in every season, and strength often comes when we slow down enough to hear His whisper.

Scripture: Joshua 1:1–9
Theme: Faith to Keep Going – Finding Strength, Courage, and Trust in God’s Presence

 We close the series with 2 Corinthians 5:7—“We walk by faith, not by sight.” Faith doesn't wait for proof; it moves forward trusting God’s promise. When the path is unclear, your confidence isn’t in the road—it’s in the One guiding you every step of the way. 

 Today’s devotional reflects on James 1:6, a reminder that faith must rise above wavering doubt. When fear whispers “what if,” faith answers, “God is able.” Let today be the day you push past uncertainty and stand firm on the promises of God. 

Today’s devotional draws from Proverbs 3:5–6, calling us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts. Fear tries to convince us that we must stay in control, but surrendering to God isn’t giving up—it’s giving it over. Let Him take the lead, even when the path is unclear

Today’s devotional centers on Psalm 91:1–2, a powerful reminder that God is our refuge and fortress. In a world full of uncertainty, His presence is our safe place. When fear says, run and hide, faith says, rest in His shadow. Find peace today in knowing you are protected by the Most High.

In today’s devotional, we reflect on Peter’s bold step out of the boat in Matthew 14. Though the storm raged and fear loomed, Peter chose to trust Jesus. What is God calling you to step into today? Your breakthrough might be waiting on the other side of your comfort zone.

In today’s devotional, we begin our series Stepping Out in Faith is Exercising Faith Over Fear by anchoring ourselves in Isaiah 41:10. Fear can make us feel isolated, but God reminds us, “Do not fear, for I am with you.”

This message calls us to step forward not in our own strength, but in the assurance of God’s unwavering presence. You're never alone—His hand is already holding yours.

In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we explore the powerful story of Peter stepping out of the boat to walk on water (Matthew 14:22–27). It’s a story of courage, doubt, and faith in action. Most focus on Peter walking on water, but the true miracle is that he stepped out at all—despite not knowing how to swim.

Join me as we discover how to overcome fear, keep our eyes on Jesus, and step out in faith, even when the storms rage around us. God is always within reach.

Tune in for a message of encouragement and a prayer that will strengthen your faith.

Faith isn’t just believing in what we see—it’s trusting in what we can’t.  

In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches shares how to move forward with confidence, even when the path is unclear. Because God is faithful, even when the road is foggy.

📖 *“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”* —2 Corinthians 5:7

**Prompt:**  
Where is God asking you to take a step of faith today?  
What would it look like to trust Him with what you can’t see?

🎧 *Still Waters with Pastor Peaches — Day 6: Walking by Faith, Not by Sight*

In today’s Still Waters Devotional, we focus on the power of gratitude, even when life is uncertain. Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we are reminded to give thanks in all circumstances. Gratitude is not just for the good days—it’s for every season, especially the ones filled with change.

What can you thank God for today, even in the middle of transition?

In today’s Still Waters Devotional, we reflect on the courage it takes to let go of the past and press forward in faith. Based on Philippians 3:13-14, we are reminded that real growth often means releasing what holds us back so we can reach for what God has ahead.

What do you need to let go of today? A past mistake, a fear, or a regret? Trust that as you release, God will guide you forward.

In today’s Still Waters Devotional, we reflect on the gift of wisdom—how it guides us, shapes us, and prepares us for new beginnings. Whether you are starting a new chapter, making a big decision, or simply seeking God’s direction, wisdom is the key.

Remember, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault…” (James 1:5). Trust that God is ready to give you the wisdom you need for every new beginning.

Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches—your daily place of peace and reflection.
This is Day 2 of our series, "Living in Transition." Today, we focus on finding strength in times of change. Whether you are stepping into something new, letting go of the familiar, or waiting on a promise, God promises strength to those who wait on Him.

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 – "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."

🎧 Listen, be encouraged, and remember—God loves you, and I love you too—and there ain’t nothing you can do about it.

🌿 Living in Transition: Day 1 – Trusting God in Every Transition
Today’s devotional reminds us that we can trust God in every transition. No matter what you are facing—new beginnings, unexpected changes, or challenging situations—God is with you. Our scripture for today is Proverbs 3:5-6, a powerful reminder to trust in the Lord with all our hearts.

🎧 Listen and be blessed. Remember—God loves you, and I love you too—and there ain’t nothing you can do about it.

Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches!
In this episode, we explore the power of trusting God in every transition of life. Whether you're facing new opportunities, unexpected changes, or simply the uncertainty of what's next, remember that God is with you. Just as Jesus restored Peter with the words, "Feed My sheep," we are reminded that each transition is an opportunity for growth and faith.

Scripture: John 21:15-19
🎧 Listen, be encouraged, and remember—God loves you, and I love you too—and there ain’t nothing you can do about it.

In this powerful devotional, Pastor Peaches draws from Isaiah 41:10, reminding us that we are never alone. Fear loses its grip when we understand that God is always with us—right here, not far off. No telescope is needed to find Him, for His presence surrounds us even in our darkest moments. Through heartfelt reflection and prayer, this devotional offers comfort, courage, and the unwavering assurance of God's constant companionship.

In this devotional, Pastor Peaches shares a message of hope and perseverance, exploring the importance of faith in seasons of waiting. When life seems uncertain, and answers seem delayed, how can we keep trusting God? Through scripture, reflection, and prayer, you will be encouraged to hold on, knowing that God is always at work, even when you cannot yet see it.

True peace is not the absence of problems—it’s the presence of God.  
In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that God’s peace isn’t temporary. It’s not just for perfect moments—it’s for the storm, the struggle, and the uncertain. His peace is a gift that stays.

📖 *“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you...”* —John 14:27

**Prompt:**  
Where do you need God’s peace to stay today?  
What would it look like to rest in that peace, even now?

🎧 *Still Waters with Pastor Peaches — Day 4: The Peace That Stays*

Real faith is not just believing when you can see—it’s trusting even when you can’t.  

In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that faith goes beyond our circumstances and our understanding. It’s choosing to trust God’s promises, even when the outcome is unclear.

📖 *“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”* —John 20:29

**Prompt:**  
Where is God asking you to trust Him beyond what you can see?  
What would it look like to take a step of faith today?

🎧 *Still Waters with Pastor Peaches — Day 3: Faith Beyond What You Can See*

Even the most faithful hearts wrestle with doubt. It creeps in quietly—or shouts loudly—when life gets heavy and God feels silent.

In today’s devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us that doubt doesn’t disqualify us. Even the disciples had moments of fear and uncertainty. But Jesus still showed up—again and again. When doubt speaks louder than faith, God’s love speaks louder still.

📖 *“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”* —Hebrews 11:1

**Prompt:**  
Where have you been doubting what God already promised?  
How is He calling you to trust Him again today?

🎧 *Still Waters with Pastor Peaches — Day 2: When Doubt Speaks Louder Than Faith*

Welcome to Day 1 of our devotional series From Fear to Faith: Finding Peace in His Presence. Today, we reflect on John 20:19 and the moment Jesus entered a locked room to speak peace to His fearful disciples.

Even now, Jesus walks through the locked doors of our hearts and minds—bringing comfort, calm, and the courage to believe again. Whatever fear you’re facing, you are not alone. Peace is possible, and your story is still unfolding.

In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we explore what it means to move from fear to faith. Drawing from John 20:19–29, Pastor Peaches reflects on how Jesus entered a locked room full of frightened disciples and spoke peace. Even today, He still enters our most fearful places—our doubts, our silence, and even the “monsters under the bed” we thought we’d outgrown.

Let this message remind you that fear doesn't have the final say—Jesus does. And He still walks through closed doors just to reach you.

From Fear to Faith: Jesus Still Walks Through Locked Doors

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In this message from John 20:19–29, we reflect on how Jesus shows up in the midst of fear and doubt. Whether it's behind locked doors or in the middle of questions, Christ brings peace and invites us into deeper faith. Hear how the disciples—and even Thomas—were transformed by His presence, and how we too are called to step out from fear into purpose.

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You are more than a story... you are a testimony.  
Every trial you’ve endured, every tear you’ve cried, every breakthrough you’ve experienced is part of the witness you carry into the world.

God doesn’t just save you—He sends you.  
He uses your life to show others what’s possible when grace gets ahold of a soul.

📖 *“We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony...”* —Revelation 12:11

Today, Pastor Peaches reminds us that we don’t need to have it all together.  
We just need to be willing to share where we’ve seen God show up.

**Prompt:**  
Where has God brought you from? Who needs to hear your story?

🎧 A Still Waters Devotional with Pastor Peaches — Day 6: *You Are a Living Testimony*

Every testimony is a thread in the greater story of redemption. Whether it's a prodigal return, a second chance, or a quiet transformation—God writes beauty from brokenness.

This devotional reminds us that our past doesn’t disqualify us—it positions us to reflect His grace. Your story matters, because it points to the Author.

📖 *Scripture Focus: Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…”*

🎧 A Still Waters devotional with Pastor Peaches

There are moments in life when we feel stuck on a painful, confusing, or disappointing chapter. But God is not done. The Author of your story is still writing.

Today’s encouragement is simple but powerful: don’t stop here. Don’t close the book. Keep turning the page. Because the next chapter may hold your breakthrough, your healing, your purpose.

📖 *“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…”* —Philippians 1:6

📝 Let God finish the story. You’re not done yet.

🎧 A Still Waters devotional with Pastor Peaches

Just when life seems headed in the wrong direction, God writes in a plot twist that changes everything. He specializes in unexpected turns that lead to redemption, healing, and purpose.

Life with God often involves steps of faith into the unknown. When we trust Him with the mysteries of today, we prepare ourselves for the miracles of tomorrow.

In this opening episode of the Still Waters Devotional Series, Pastor Peaches reminds us that our lives are not random or forgotten—God is the Author of our story. Even when we can't see the ending, we can trust the One who's writing it. Join us as we reflect on the power of surrendering our narrative to God’s greater plan.

**Scripture**: *“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”* —John 13:35

Jesus didn’t say they’ll know us by our words alone—but by our love.  
Love is our loudest witness. It's how the world knows who we follow.

Today, remember: your life preaches a sermon every day. Let it say, "Jesus lives here."

**Prompt**:  
How can you show love today in a way that reflects Christ?

🎶 *Special thanks to the Salem United Methodist Church Choir for the opening and closing music. Your voices lead us closer to Christ.*

**Scripture**: *“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying.”* —John 20:11

Mary didn’t run. She stayed.

While others had gone home or moved on, Mary remained near the place where she had last seen Jesus—broken, confused, and weeping. She didn’t know how the story would end. She just knew she couldn’t leave. And it was there, in that quiet moment of staying, that Jesus appeared.

This is the love that stays.  
It shows up in hospital rooms, at kitchen tables, and in long nights of prayer. It doesn’t rush grief or demand answers. It simply remains.

**Prompt**:  
Where are you being called to remain present, even when it’s difficult?

🔔 *Special thanks to the Wesley United Methodist Church Handbell Choir for providing today’s music. Your ministry continues to ring with hope and healing.*

**Scripture**: *“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”* —Ephesians 4:2–3

Love doesn’t build walls. Love builds bridges. 
That’s the kind of love Jesus modeled—and the kind we’re called to live. In a world that is often divided by race, class, politics, and pain, resurrection love invites us to do the hard and holy work of unity.

 
Is there someone you’re called to reconcile with or reach across to? 
Ask God to show you where a bridge needs to be built—and for the grace to start laying it down one step at a time.

🎶 *Special thanks to the Salem United Methodist Church Choir for the opening music and the Wesley United Methodist Church Handbell Choir for the closing. You are a blessing to us all.*

**Scripture**: *“Jesus said, ‘Feed my sheep.’” – John 21:17*

Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Jesus returned not with judgment, but with love. In one of the most powerful moments of restoration, Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?”—not to shame him, but to call him back into purpose. That’s the kind of love that forgives. It doesn’t erase the past—it redeems it. It gives us room to begin again.

 
What part of your life needs grace, not guilt?

🔔 Special thanks to the Wesley United Methodist Church Handbell Choir for providing today’s beautiful closing music. Your ministry continues to ring with hope and healing.

Scripture: “Jesus himself came near and went with them.” – Luke 24:15

After the resurrection, two followers of Jesus walked away from Jerusalem—confused, grieving, and unsure of what to believe. And then, quietly and lovingly, Jesus joined them on the road. He didn’t interrupt. He didn’t condemn. He simply walked beside them.

Resurrection love doesn’t rush healing or demand answers. It walks alongside people in their pain. It listens, it lingers, and it reminds us we’re not alone. Sometimes, the most powerful act of love is simply to be present.

Welcome to Week 1 of our Still Waters Devotional Series.
Today’s message, “Love That Lives Within,” invites us to reflect on the power of God’s love at work in us.
Even when life feels heavy or uncertain, Christ’s love doesn’t just carry us—it lives within us.

Scripture reminds us in Romans 12:1-2 and Luke 9:23 that true transformation begins when we surrender fully to God’s will. Let this devotional stir your heart to reflect, release, and renew your walk with Jesus.

Listen. Reflect. Be reminded that love lives—and so do you.

This special Resurrection Week edition features highlights from our Easter Sunday worship at Salem United Methodist Church.

We begin with the gentle sound of handbells from Wesley United Methodist Church, setting a sacred tone for reflection. Then, experience the heart of the Easter message—a call to rise with Christ and walk in love.

We close with the choir singing "They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love," a powerful reminder that resurrection is not just about the empty tomb—it’s about how we live, love, and serve.

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 🕊️ He is risen—and so are we.

In this bonus devotional, Pastor Peaches reminds us of the sacred space between sorrow and celebration—the silence between the cross and the empty tomb. The women remembered His words, and they were the first to carry the good news. Even in your quiet moments, your story is still unfolding. Let this reflection encourage you to trust what God has spoken.

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On this Good Friday, we remember the cross—not just as a moment in history, but as the turning point of eternity.

Jesus carried the weight of the world to Calvary, and now we are called to carry His presence, His purpose, and His love into the world.

You are not just a believer—you are a carrier of the King.
This final devotional invites you to walk boldly with Christ, not only in remembrance, but in daily surrender and service.

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

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Sometimes the blessing takes its time.
Sometimes it comes after the wrestling.
And sometimes—God says no, only to reveal a better yes.

In today’s devotional, we’re reminded that some blessings don’t come easy—but they come with purpose. Even in the struggle, God is shaping us for the promise.

“I will not let you go unless you bless me.” — Genesis 32:26

There is strength in holding on, even when it hurts. Your blessing is closer than you think.

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Day 3 – The Weight of Purpose

Purpose is a gift—but sometimes it feels heavy.
Carrying the call of God can come with pressure, expectations, and spiritual resistance. But today’s devotional reminds us that the weight we carry is also the weight God helps us bear.

> “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Lean into the truth that you are not carrying your purpose alone—God is walking with you every step of the way.

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“See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey...”
— Zechariah 9:9

In a world where power is often loud and prideful, Jesus enters quietly—with humility, righteousness, and peace. Today’s devotional reflects on the significance of Christ’s peaceful arrival, both then and now.

Even in your most chaotic seasons, He approaches not with force, but with an invitation to rest, trust, and receive peace. Will you welcome Him into your heart today?

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Welcome to Still Waters with Pastor Peaches—your daily place of peace and reflection during Holy Week.

Day 1: Chosen for the Journey
Scripture: Matthew 21:1–3

Jesus didn’t choose a stallion—He chose a donkey. A tied-up, overlooked work animal.
But when the time was right, the Master called.

In today’s devotional, we reflect on what it means to be chosen even when we feel bound, overlooked, or stuck. If you’ve ever felt like your purpose was waiting on pause, this message is for you.

Prayer:
Lord, when You call, I want to be ready. Untie what holds me back so I can carry Your purpose.

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Why the Donkey? – Peace in a Time of Pain
In this Holy Week episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we reflect on the unexpected symbol of Palm Sunday—the donkey. Why would Jesus choose such a humble animal to ride into Jerusalem?
Because He came in peace, even as He walked toward the cross.
Because He understood pain, and still chose purpose.
This message is for anyone feeling burdened, overlooked, or weary from the journey. Like the donkey, you may feel small—but God has called you to carry something sacred.

“The donkey was created to carry the weight of someone else’s journey. So was Jesus. And so are we.”

Be encouraged this week as we move from humility to hope, from the dusty road to resurrection power.

Tune in, reflect, and share with someone who needs to be reminded: Your story isn’t over.

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As we close this week's Still Waters devotionals, Pastor Peaches encourages us to stay rooted in Christ. Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it takes intentional faith, daily trust, and the courage to reach for more.

Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him…”

Prompt:
How can I grow deeper roots in Jesus today?

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In today’s Still Waters, Pastor Peaches reflects on the beauty of release. Sometimes growth doesn’t happen until we let go—of fear, control, or old habits. One surrendered seed can produce a powerful harvest.

Scripture: John 12:24
“Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces many seeds.”

Prompt:
What am I holding on to that’s keeping me from growing?

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In today’s Still Waters devotional, Pastor Peaches reflects on the daily sacrifice of following Jesus. Carrying our cross isn’t easy—but it leads us closer to God’s purpose.

Scripture: Luke 9:23
“Take up your cross daily and follow me.”

Prompt:
What is Jesus asking me to carry today—and what is He asking me to let go?

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This week on Still Waters, we’re exploring Growing Through Sacrifice.
Today’s focus: letting go of old mindsets so we can live in God’s truth.

Scripture: Romans 12:2
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

Prompt:
What thoughts do I need to surrender so God can transform my tomorrow?

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This week on Still Waters, we’re reflecting on Growing Through Sacrifice.
Today’s focus: surrendering every part of our lives as worship.

Scripture: Romans 12:1
“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God…”

Prompt:
Lord, what area of my life have I kept from You?

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What are you willing to give up to grow? In this episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we reflect on Romans 12 and Luke 9 to discover the power of surrender and the freedom that comes through sacrifice.

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Welcome to Day 5 of the Still Waters devotional with Pastor Peaches.

As we close this week, we’re reminded that being rooted in Christ is the key to spiritual growth, peace, and purpose. When your roots go deep, your faith can rise high.

Scripture: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him… – Colossians 2:6–7

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Welcome to Day 3 of the Still Waters daily devotional with Pastor Peaches.

Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s worship. It’s the turning point between struggling and trusting. Today’s reflection invites us to lay our plans down and let God lead us into something greater.

Scripture: Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. – James 4:7

If you’re ready to stop carrying everything alone, this moment is for you.

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Welcome to Day 4 of the Still Waters devotional with Pastor Peaches.

Today we reflect on the power of sharing what God has done. Your testimony may be the very thing that helps someone else believe healing is possible.

Scripture: They triumphed… by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. – Revelation 12:11

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Still Waters – Day 2: Temptation at the Door
Temptation doesn’t always roar—it whispers.
Today’s devotional reminds us that Jesus faced temptation, just like we do, but He showed us how to stand firm with God’s Word.

> “He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan...” – Mark 1:13

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Welcome to the Still Waters daily devotional. Today’s reflection invites us to pause and trust deeply in the stillness of God.

Scripture: Be still and know that I am God. – Psalm 46:10

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In this debut episode of Still Waters with Pastor Peaches, we hear the powerful testimony of Scott, whose journey from addiction and homelessness to healing and purpose illustrates the transformative grace of God. Based on Mark 1:12–13 and Psalm 46:10, this episode reminds us to walk with Jesus and guard the soil of our hearts.

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