Daily Devotions for Busy Lives

By Bart Leger

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You meant to spend time with God this morning. Then the day started without you. This daily devotional podcast gets you back to Him in 7 to 9 minutes. Each weekday, pastor and author Dr. Bart Leger opens Scripture with a true story from everyday life and one practical way to apply God's truth. Listeners call it quick and to the point, a bit of calm at the start of the day. Press play and start your day anchored in God's Word.

Episode Date
What to Do When You Feel Like a Stranger in Your Own Home
Sep 10, 2026
What to Do When Someone Rejects Your Apology
Sep 09, 2026
When Your Kids Don't Know Their Grandparents Well
Sep 08, 2026
How to Pray When You're Too Tired to Pray
Sep 07, 2026
What to Do When You Feel Distant from God
Sep 04, 2026
The Comfort of an Old Hymn
Sep 03, 2026
When You Realize You've Been Neglecting a Friendship
Sep 02, 2026
What to Do When Your Church Is Losing People
Sep 01, 2026
What to Do When You're Envious of Someone Else's Marriage
Aug 31, 2026
What to Do When You've Been Ghosted by a Friend
Aug 28, 2026
The Temptation to Be Constantly Available to Everyone
Aug 27, 2026
What to Do When You Feel Guilty for Being Okay
Aug 26, 2026
The Grief of Watching a Parent's Memory Fade
Aug 25, 2026
What to Do When Your Prayers Feel Rote
Aug 24, 2026
The Temptation to Numb Out
Aug 21, 2026
What to Do When You're the Only Person Praying for Your Family
Aug 20, 2026
What to Do When You're Afraid of Getting Old Alone
Aug 19, 2026
When You're Wondering If You Made the Right Choice
Aug 18, 2026
What to Do When a Bible Verse Bothers You
Aug 17, 2026
When Your Kids Still Want You Around
Aug 14, 2026
What to Do When You're Tempted to Check Up on an Ex
Aug 13, 2026
When You Can't Stop Thinking About Someone Who Hurt You
Aug 12, 2026
What to Do When Nothing Is Wrong but You Feel Empty
Aug 11, 2026
What to Do When You're Afraid to Hope
Aug 10, 2026
When You Find Yourself Judging Other People
Aug 07, 2026
Trusting God with What You Can't Control
Aug 06, 2026
What to Do About the Time You Feel You Wasted
Aug 05, 2026
When You Resent What Your Body Has Become
Aug 04, 2026
When Someone You Love Dies Without Christ
Aug 03, 2026
Praying When You Don't Believe Your Prayers Are Getting Through
Jul 31, 2026
When You've Said Something You Wish You Could Take Back
Jul 30, 2026
When Work Has Become Your Identity
Jul 29, 2026
Learning to Receive When You'd Rather Give
Jul 28, 2026
What to Do When You Dread Going Home
Jul 27, 2026
The Gift of Older Christians in Your Life
Jul 24, 2026
When You Realize You've Been Hiding from God
Jul 23, 2026
How to Read the Bible When You Don't Feel Like It
Jul 22, 2026
When Your Confidence Has Been Shaken
Jul 21, 2026
The Grief of Losing a Pet
Jul 20, 2026
When You Have to Do Something That Terrifies You
Jul 17, 2026
How to Trust After You've Been Betrayed
Jul 16, 2026
What to Do When You've Been Overlooked
Jul 15, 2026
When You've Become Estranged from a Family Member
Jul 14, 2026
How to Handle Being Falsely Accused
Jul 13, 2026
What to Do When You're Angry at Yourself
Jul 10, 2026
How to Bring Your Worst Week to Worship on Sunday
Jul 09, 2026
When the Treasure Is in a Cracked Pot
Jul 08, 2026
How to Love Someone Whose Choices You Don't Agree With
Jul 07, 2026
When You Notice You've Been Becoming Bitter
Jul 06, 2026
What to Do When You've Realized You Hurt Someone
Jul 03, 2026
How to Keep Praying for Something That Seems Impossible
Jul 02, 2026
When Loneliness Has Become Your Normal
Jul 01, 2026
What to Do When You've Lost Your Sense of Compassion
Jun 30, 2026
When You've Been Wrong About Something Important
Jun 29, 2026
The Slow Climb Back from Burnout
Jun 26, 2026
What to Do When You're Feeling Sorry for Yourself
Jun 25, 2026
When You've Wanted Children and It Hasn't Happened
Jun 24, 2026
What to Do When Family Gatherings Are Stressful
Jun 23, 2026
What to Do When Your Sin Has Consequences You Have to Live With
Jun 22, 2026
What to Do When You've Become Cynical
Jun 19, 2026
What to Do When Your Child Is Struggling and You Can't Reach Them
Jun 18, 2026
What to Do When You've Lost Your Job
Jun 17, 2026
What to Do When You're Drowning in Debt
Jun 16, 2026
When You've Finally Got What You Wanted and You're Still Not Satisfied
Jun 15, 2026
How to Build Lasting Friendships as an Adult
Jun 12, 2026
How to Talk to Your Adult Kids About Faith
Jun 11, 2026
What to Do While You're Waiting for News That Might Change Everything
Jun 10, 2026
When the Calling You Thought You Had Hasn't Come
Jun 09, 2026
When Your Spouse Doesn't Share Your Faith
Jun 08, 2026
The Costly Parts of Leading Anyone
Jun 05, 2026
How to Care for a Loved One Without Losing Yourself
Jun 04, 2026
When You're Keeping a Secret You've Never Told Anyone
Jun 03, 2026
Why You Keep Saying Yes When You Mean No
Jun 02, 2026
When Grief Doesn't End on Schedule
Jun 01, 2026
What to Do When You're Changing and Nobody Can See It Yet
May 29, 2026
Finding God's Presence in Life's Worst Moments
May 28, 2026
How to Have the Conversation You've Been Avoiding
May 27, 2026
What to Do When Everything Feels Overwhelming at Once
May 26, 2026
The Lasting Impact of a Mentor Who Believed in You
May 25, 2026
How to Handle Jealousy When Someone Else Is Blessed
May 22, 2026
What to Do When the Church Has Wounded You
May 21, 2026
What It Takes to Become a Trustworthy Person
May 20, 2026
What to Do When Someone You Love Is Suffering
May 19, 2026
How to Stay Married to Someone Who Is Difficult
May 18, 2026
How to Rest Without Feeling Like You're Falling Behind
May 15, 2026
The One Thing That Will Follow You Until You Deal with It
May 14, 2026
When Your Loss Doesn't Come with a Casserole
May 13, 2026
When Everyone Leans on You and Nobody Asks How You're Doing
May 12, 2026
What to Do With the Life You Didn't Plan For
May 11, 2026
How to Keep Praying When You're Angry at God
May 08, 2026
When You've Decided You're Not Ready to Let the Grudge Go
May 07, 2026
What to Do When You've Lost Your Sense of Purpose
May 06, 2026
How to Tell the Truth When You Know It's Going to Cost You
May 05, 2026
When Someone You Love Is Struggling with Addiction
May 04, 2026
What to Do When You're Afraid God Is Asking Too Much
May 01, 2026
The Truth About Faith That Looks Right but Changes Nothing
Apr 30, 2026
When You Love Your Spouse but You Don't Like Each Other Anymore
Apr 29, 2026
How to Say No Without Feeling Like You're Letting God Down
Apr 28, 2026
How to Move Forward When Your Regret Won't Let You Go
Apr 27, 2026
What to Do When God Closes the Door You Were Counting On
Apr 24, 2026
The Blessing That Was Right in Front of You the Whole Time
Apr 23, 2026
What to Do When You've Been Praying for the Same Person for Years
Apr 22, 2026
How to Finish Strong When Your Faith Has Grown Cold
Apr 21, 2026
You Don't Have to Have It Together to Come Back to God
Apr 20, 2026
When You've Outgrown an Old Version of Yourself
Apr 17, 2026
Trusting God in a Season of Waiting for a Spouse
Apr 16, 2026
The Sin of Indifference
Apr 15, 2026
When Obedience Costs You Something
Apr 14, 2026
The Gift of Unanswered Prayer
Apr 13, 2026
When You're the Only Christian in the Room
Apr 10, 2026
Learning to Forgive Someone Who Isn't Sorry
Apr 09, 2026
The Danger of Spiritual Pride
Apr 08, 2026
When You Feel Like a Burden to Others
Apr 07, 2026
The Slow Drift Away from God
Apr 06, 2026
The Holiness of Tears
Apr 03, 2026
Navigating a Major Life Transition
Apr 02, 2026
The Small Bites of Temptation
Apr 01, 2026
Rebuilding Broken Trust
Mar 31, 2026
The Spiritual Danger of Nostalgia
Mar 30, 2026
Silencing the Harsh Inner Critic
Mar 27, 2026
When a Spiritual Leader Lets You Down
Mar 26, 2026
Carrying the Weight of the World's News
Mar 25, 2026
The Courage to Say "I Was Wrong"
Mar 24, 2026
Making Peace with the Unexplained
Mar 23, 2026
The “Spiritual Imposter” Syndrome
Mar 20, 2026
When a Door Slams Shut
Mar 19, 2026
The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Mar 18, 2026
The Spiritual Test of Success
Mar 17, 2026
God Is Not a Vending Machine
Mar 16, 2026
Finding Purpose in the "Empty Nest" Season
Mar 13, 2026
When You Face Unjust Criticism
Mar 12, 2026
The Exhausting Trap of Perfectionism
Mar 11, 2026
Are You Caring for Aging Parents?
Mar 10, 2026
How to Stop Living for People’s Approval
Mar 09, 2026
The Idol of Comfort
Mar 06, 2026
When You Feel Too Old to Be Used by God
Mar 05, 2026
When Your Past Keeps Haunting You
Mar 04, 2026
Losing a Spouse to Death
Mar 03, 2026
When You Don't Fit In at Church
Mar 02, 2026
Living with Chronic Pain or Illness
Feb 27, 2026
When You're the One Everyone Leans On
Feb 26, 2026
Teaching Your Kids About God When You Feel Inadequate
Feb 25, 2026
When Friendships End
Feb 24, 2026
The Forgotten Discipline of Silence
Feb 23, 2026
When You Can't Stop Worrying About Your Health
Feb 20, 2026
When Someone You Love Walks Away from the Faith
Feb 19, 2026
Rebuilding Intimacy in Marriage
Feb 18, 2026
Who Am I?
Feb 17, 2026
Nobody Likes Being Corrected
Feb 16, 2026
The Richness of God’s Promises
Feb 13, 2026
Building Your Life on the Rock
Feb 12, 2026
When Prayers Feel like Manna
Feb 11, 2026
The Unseen Weight We Carry
Feb 10, 2026
When You Feel Stuck in the Same Sin
Feb 09, 2026
Living as Salt and Light
Feb 06, 2026
Trusting God with Your Finances
Feb 05, 2026
The Power of Forgiveness
Feb 04, 2026
Stewarding Your Time Well
Feb 03, 2026
When Church Feels Like a Chore
Feb 02, 2026
Contentment in a Consumer Culture
Jan 30, 2026
The Courage to Start Over
Jan 29, 2026
When Anxiety Wakes You at 3 AM
Jan 28, 2026
The Myth of Having It All Together
Jan 27, 2026
Loving Your Neighbor in a Divided World
Jan 26, 2026
When You Can't Forgive Yourself
Jan 23, 2026
Choosing Joy in Difficult Seasons
Jan 22, 2026
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
Jan 21, 2026
The Gift of Ordinary Faithfulness
Jan 20, 2026
Trusting God with Your Reputation
Jan 19, 2026
Praying When You Don't Know What to Say
Jan 16, 2026
The Discipline of Gratitude
Jan 15, 2026
Guarding Your Heart in a Scrolling World
Jan 14, 2026
Living Generously on Any Income
Jan 13, 2026
When Doubt Creeps In
Jan 12, 2026
The God Who Sees
Jan 09, 2026
Persevering When You're Worn Out
Jan 08, 2026
Permission to Cry
Jan 07, 2026
Fighting Temptation When No One is Watching
Jan 06, 2026
Worship at the Workplace
Jan 05, 2026
Loving People Who Aren't Easy to Love
Jan 02, 2026
Start With Surrender
Jan 01, 2026
How to Stand Firm in a Compromising Culture
Dec 31, 2025
When You Fail Publicly
Dec 30, 2025
Detours and Delays
Dec 29, 2025
A Day to Breathe
Dec 26, 2025
The Best Gift of Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2025
Slowing Your Heart on Christmas Eve
Dec 24, 2025
When Your Soul Feels Dry
Dec 23, 2025
Trusting God in a Financial Squeeze
Dec 22, 2025
Parenting When You’re Bone-Tired
Dec 19, 2025
Stuck in the Comparison Trap
Dec 18, 2025
Lonely in a Crowded Life
Dec 17, 2025
Help, I Have Too Many Decisions to Make
Dec 16, 2025
When Worry Won’t Turn Off at Night
Dec 15, 2025
Worship Isn’t Just for Sundays
Dec 12, 2025
You’re Closer Than You Think
Dec 11, 2025
Give What You've Got
Dec 10, 2025
Don't Just Do Something - Stand Still
Dec 09, 2025
What to Do With Your Frustration
Dec 08, 2025
You Were Made to Bear Fruit
Dec 05, 2025
Don't Let Hurry Hijack Your Heart
Dec 04, 2025
Wisdom for When You Speak Up
Dec 03, 2025
The God Who Carries You
Dec 02, 2025
When Your Day Doesn’t Go as Planned
Dec 01, 2025
Learning to Love What God Loves
Nov 28, 2025
The Everyday Power of Gratitude
Nov 27, 2025
Trusting God Through Every Season of Change
Nov 26, 2025
How to Keep Your Heart Soft Before God
Nov 25, 2025
Why Daily Time in God’s Word Matters More Than You Think
Nov 24, 2025
Start Where You Are, Not Where You Wish You Were
Nov 21, 2025
Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
Nov 20, 2025
How to Keep Your Faith Strong
Nov 19, 2025
Tired of Religion? How to Rest Instead of Perform
Nov 18, 2025
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense – God Sees It All
Nov 17, 2025
How to Be a Light in a Dark World
Nov 14, 2025
God Will Finish What He Started in You
Nov 13, 2025
Jesus Prays for You
Nov 12, 2025
Veterans Day - Freedom Is Not Free
Nov 11, 2025
Serving Without Being Seen
Nov 10, 2025
The Comfort of God's Voice
Nov 07, 2025
Even When You're Weak, He's Strong
Nov 06, 2025
What Pleases God Most
Nov 05, 2025
God Knows What’s Best (Even When You Don’t)
Nov 04, 2025
Faith That Stays Steady
Nov 03, 2025
When You Don't Feel Close to God
Oct 31, 2025
Your Lips: Praise or Poison?
Oct 30, 2025
How Can We Become More Like Jesus?
Oct 29, 2025
Do Angels Really Exist?
Oct 28, 2025
What to Do With Worry
Oct 27, 2025
He Gives More Grace
Oct 24, 2025
You Were Created for Community
Oct 23, 2025
When You're Tempted to Compare
Oct 22, 2025
What is Real Humility?
Oct 21, 2025
God Delights in You
Oct 20, 2025
The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength
Oct 17, 2025
How to Live with Purity in a Noisy World
Oct 16, 2025
Does God Keep His Promises?
Oct 15, 2025
When God Feels Silent
Oct 14, 2025
Your Identity and Purpose in Christ
Oct 13, 2025
The God Who Provides
Oct 10, 2025
Jesus Knows What It's Like to Be You
Oct 09, 2025
The Lord is Your Shepherd
Oct 08, 2025
Can God Love Me After What I've Done?
Oct 07, 2025
God Never Sleeps
Oct 06, 2025
Hospitality Isn’t About a Perfect Home
Oct 03, 2025
Living with Eternal Perspective
Oct 02, 2025
God’s Timing Is Perfect (Even When It Feels Late)
Oct 01, 2025
When You Feel Spiritually Stuck
Sep 30, 2025
Gentleness is Not Weakness
Sep 29, 2025
When You're Waiting on a Breakthrough
Sep 26, 2025
What the Birds Can Teach You
Sep 25, 2025
Just One Step at a Time
Sep 24, 2025
Guarding Your Thoughts
Sep 23, 2025
Why You Need a Faith Community
Sep 22, 2025
Why God's Word Still Matters
Sep 19, 2025
What If You Prayed First?
Sep 18, 2025
When You Feel Spiritually Empty
Sep 17, 2025
Don't Miss the Moment
Sep 16, 2025
What Do You Treasure Most?
Sep 15, 2025
How to Handle Criticism
Sep 12, 2025
Learning to Be Content
Sep 11, 2025
How to Start Your Day with God
Sep 10, 2025
Trusting God with Your Kids
Sep 09, 2025
Keep Showing Up
Sep 08, 2025
What If You’re the Answer to Someone’s Prayer?
Sep 05, 2025
What Defines You?
Sep 04, 2025
The Power of Listening
Sep 03, 2025
Made For Worship
Sep 02, 2025
Your Labor is Not in Vain
Sep 01, 2025
You Didn’t Get the Credit, But God Saw It
Aug 29, 2025
Seeing God in a Child's Smile
Aug 28, 2025
When You Can't Find Your Keys
Aug 27, 2025
The Sink is Full Again
Aug 26, 2025
Choosing Joy When It’s Just a Tuesday
Aug 25, 2025
A Missed Connection Turns Into a Marriage
Aug 22, 2025
When You're the One Who's Wrong
Aug 21, 2025
A Sunrise to Remember
Aug 20, 2025
When You Spill the Coffee
Aug 19, 2025
Learn to Celebrate the Little Wins
Aug 18, 2025
The Frustration of Waiting in Line (or on Hold)
Aug 15, 2025
When You Feel Like You Didn’t Get Much Done
Aug 14, 2025
That One Person Who Gets on Your Nerves
Aug 13, 2025
When You're Rushing Again
Aug 12, 2025
What to Do When You’re Interrupted
Aug 11, 2025
The Gift of a Quiet Moment
Aug 08, 2025
When Your Day Starts Off Wrong
Aug 07, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Anger
Aug 06, 2025
Is Jesus Still Here When Everything Falls Apart?
Aug 05, 2025
Why Should I Forgive Someone Who Hurt Me Deeply?
Aug 04, 2025
Can You Lose Your Salvation? This Verse Says NO
Aug 01, 2025
Don't Go It Alone
Jul 31, 2025
From Rivals to Co-Workers
Jul 30, 2025
You Can't Finish Alone
Jul 29, 2025
How One Question Can Stop a Suicide
Jul 28, 2025
When Love Wears You Out
Jul 25, 2025
How to Live With Zero Regrets
Jul 24, 2025
Finding Hope When You Feel Alone
Jul 23, 2025
The Power of a Mentor
Jul 22, 2025
What Granny Whale Taught Me About Leaving a Legacy
Jul 21, 2025
When Life Feels Like a Dead End
Jul 18, 2025