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Creative Disciple Newsletter
July 26, 2026
#111

Your Fear Might be Pointing You Somewhere Good

I’ve been thinking about Moses lately — how his fear at the burning bush wasn’t weakness but a window into what he trusted most. I wrote about why our fears often reveal misplaced confidence in ourselves, and why God’s simple promise, “I will be with you,” is still the only cure that actually works. Read now.

Focused Discipleship

#Personal — Caleb Davis shows how the gospel transforms service from emotional bursts into consistent, sacrificial, and gracious action.

#Marriage — Ted Lowe offers five simple habits that keep husbands pursuing their wives with the same attentiveness they had while dating.

#Parenting —  Timothy Diehl explains five parenting choices that shape children into adults you’ll genuinely enjoy being around.

#Church —  New Lifeway research reveals churches are growing more racially diverse even as fewer pastors preach on racial reconciliation.

#Work — Reagan Rose reminds busy believers that fixing our eyes on Christ, not better systems, is the real key to steady productivity.

#Pastor —  Daniel Trippie equips pastors to address cultural issues faithfully by preaching creation ordinances instead of avoiding hard topics.

#AI —  Here are six levels of AI use for pastors, from simple tools to full ministry infrastructure running quietly behind the scenes.

Weekly Wallpaper

Devotion (Valley of Vision)

This week’s free wallpaper is inspired by the Valley of Vision prayer on wholehearted devotion. Let this wallpaper design remind you that God deserves your undivided heart, not scattered affection. Download now.

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Until next time.

For the Kingdom,
Jacob Abshire
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