Jessi Morgan Devotions for the Christian Heart Podcast

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Difficult decisions—we all face them, but how do we know when the painful choice is actually the right one? In this thought-provoking devotional, I share a personal story from my management days at Macy's flagship store in New York that taught me something profound about leadership and sacrifice.

When my team faced dangerous working conditions in a sweltering sub-...

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Have you ever trained meticulously for something, perfected every detail, only to have someone switch things up right before the critical moment? That frustrating experience from my high school track days unexpectedly became the perfect analogy for understanding Israel's disastrous mistake in 1 Samuel 4-6.

This week's devotional explores what happens when we ...

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The heartbreaking legacy of Eli reveals a warning for all believers. Despite his prestigious position as Israel's high priest and Samuel's mentor, Eli's life ended in tragedy—not because he failed to recognize his sons' wickedness, but because he never moved beyond words to action.

Drawing from 1 Samuel 2-4, I unpack how Eli's passive parenting...

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Have you ever felt stuck in a barren season of life? That feeling of being fruitless when you expected growth and progress? You're not alone.

This week, we dive into the powerful opening chapters of 1 Samuel, focusing on Hannah's extraordinary story. After years of childlessness and cruel mockery from her husband's second wife, Hannah pours out her heart...

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Have you ever watched something spiral so far out of control that it made you sick to your stomach? That's exactly what the final chapters of Judges feel like—a society in complete moral freefall. 

Diving into Judges 17-21, we confront some of the Bible's most disturbing passages—stories filled with idol worship, sexual violence, tribal warfare, and moral cha...

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Red flags appear in our lives for a reason—yet how often do we charge past them? In this powerful conclusion to Samson's story, we witness how one of the Bible's strongest men became undone by ignoring clear warning signs in his relationship with Delilah. 

Samson's tale serves as a sobering reminder that even God-anointed strength can be compromised when...

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Have you ever wondered if God can use your flaws—even your anger—for His divine purpose? In this soul-stirring episode, we dive deep into the wild and often misunderstood story of Samson from Judges 14-15, discovering how God works through imperfect vessels.

Samson's journey parallels this truth in extraordinary ways. We explore how this flawed hero—impulsive, ven...

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What do you do when your life feels barren—when dreams seem impossible, finances are tight, or relationships are struggling? In this devotional episode, I explore the extraordinary birth story of Samson, focusing on his unnamed mother whose barrenness became the backdrop for one of God's most remarkable interventions.

Feeling stuck in some area of your life? Join ...

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Bargaining with God is a subtle trap many Christians fall into without recognizing its implications for our faith journey. Through the story of Jephthah in Judges 11-12, we discover how unnecessary vows and conditional prayers reveal our struggle to fully trust God's character and goodness.

This powerful biblical account mirrors our own tendency to negotiate with ...

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Abandoning God is easier than we'd like to admit. In this raw, vulnerable episode, I share a deeply personal struggle from the past week when overwhelming stress, financial challenges, and parenting responsibilities led me to temporarily walk away from the very source of my peace.

It's a pattern I've repeated—much like ancient Israel in Judges 10, who en...

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Have you ever watched someone step into leadership with all the wrong motivations? The catastrophic results can be both predictable and painful to witness.

This week, I'm sharing a particularly personal devotional that weaves together my experience with an ego-driven retail manager and the shocking biblical account of Abimelech from Judges 9. What happens when som...

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Growing up, I always believed bigger was better. More soldiers, more teammates, more resources—that's how victories happen, right? Then I encountered the story of Gideon, where God deliberately reduced an army from 32,000 to just 300 men before a critical battle. "You have too many men," God told him. "Israel would boast against me, 'My own strength has...

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What happens when God chooses the unexpected champion? In this soul-stirring episode, I explore the remarkable story of two extraordinary women from the book of Judges who changed the course of Israel's history through their courage and obedience.

Diving deep into Judges 4-5, we meet Deborah—not just a judge but a prophetess chosen by God to lead Israel during a t...

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Ever wondered if God could use the very things others overlook about you? In this deeply moving examination of Judges 3, we unpack the remarkable story of Ehud – a left-handed deliverer from the smallest tribe in Israel who single-handedly freed his people from oppression.

We begin by drawing a surprising parallel between the gore in Jurassic Park and the graphic bibli...

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Have you ever felt completely unqualified for something God was calling you to do? That's exactly what this week's devotional explores as we examine the story of Othniel, Israel's first judge.

Tucked away in less than six verses of Judges 3, Othniel's story might seem forgettable compared to the more dramatic tales of Samson or Deborah. But there&ap...

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What happens when we keep falling into the same destructive patterns? Whether it's a toxic relationship or a spiritual stumbling block, breaking free requires more than just recognizing the cycle—it demands changing our environment and responses.

I'm thrilled to introduce our new seven-week journey through the Book of Judges, where we'll explore Israel&a...

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We've finally reached the conclusion of our Joshua study with a special milestone—the 50th episode of Jessi Morgan Devotions and our first-ever guest! AJ Donaldson joins me to explore the powerful theme of Generational Commitment found in Joshua's final chapters.

The story begins with a potential misunderstanding when the eastern tribes build an altar that ap...

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Have you ever doubted that God is paying attention to the details of your life? Joshua chapters 19-21 reveal a God who meticulously keeps track of every promise, every city, every border—and fulfills them all with perfect precision.

Walking through three powerful chapters in Joshua, this episode explores God's remarkable attention to detail in land distribution, H...

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Ever received a blessing from God only to immediately focus on what's still missing? In this soul-stirring devotional, I open up about our family's journey buying our first home during the uncertainty of COVID. While grateful for our beautiful house, I initially felt disappointed about not having renovation funds—until God showed me a powerful lesson about gratitude a...