Devotionals
Short reflections from Pastor Kyle to encourage your walk with God, for the ODCF family and anyone looking for hope in everyday life.
Get them by emailScripture for reflection: Jonah 1:1–3 — Jonah runs from the word of the Lord. Jonah 2:9 — “Salvation belongs to the Lord.” Job 38:1 — The Lord speaks to Job out of the whirlwind. Job 42:5–6 — “I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” Luke 9:23 — “Let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Galatians 2:20 — “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Matthew 12:40–41 — Jesus points to Jonah as a sign of His death and resurrection. Luke 22:42 — “Not my will, but yours, be done.”
A devotional thought from ODCF
Hi church family, Here is a short devotional encouragement for this week. Jonah’s story reminds us that obedience is not always just about doing something...
12 May 2026
Scripture for reflection: Jonah 1:1–3 — Jonah runs from the word of the Lord. Jonah 2:9 — “Salvation belongs to the Lord.” Job 38:1 — The Lord speaks to Job out of the whirlwind. Job 42:5–6 — “I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” Luke 9:23 — “Let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Galatians 2:20 — “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Matthew 12:40–41 — Jesus points to Jonah as a sign of His death and resurrection. Luke 22:42 — “Not my will, but yours, be done.”
A devotional thought from ODCF
Hi church family, Here is a short devotional encouragement for this week. Jonah’s story reminds us that obedience is not always just about doing something...
12 May 2026
Matthew 14:27
Walking in Faith, Not Fear
Peter stepped out of the boat not because the water was calm, but because Jesus said come. Faith moves before the conditions are perfect.
30 March 2026
Luke 16:10
The Power of Small Things
Whoever is faithful in small things will be trusted with greater ones. God is watching how we handle the ordinary.
23 March 2026
Psalm 23:2
Rest Is Not Weakness
He leads us beside still waters - not to slow us down, but to restore what the journey has cost us.
16 March 2026
Psalm 139:1
You Are Known
Before you said a word this morning, God already knew your thoughts. You are not unknown to Him.
9 March 2026
Hebrews 10:25
Keep Showing Up
We are told not to give up meeting together - because community is not optional. It is essential.
2 March 2026