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Creative Disciple Newsletter
December 14, 2025
#82

What Does It Mean to Trust When God Speaks?

God has never been silent—He speaks with clarity, authority, and purpose. The real struggle is not whether God has spoken, but whether we trust what He has said. This reflection explores how God’s Word anchors faith, steadies uncertainty, and calls us to live with confident obedience. Read now.

Watch the latest video and stir up your affections for Christmas.

Episode 2: When God Breaks His Silence, We Should Trust

Focused Discipleship

#Personal — Reagan Rose has 40 gifts for you on his birthday pertaining to stewarding life. Oh, and Happy Birthday, Reagan! Alternatively, you can watch his YouTube video.

#MarriageWhen adult children experience divorce, parents often carry quiet grief and confusion. This pastoral guidance helps couples respond with grace, truth, and steadiness while remaining a Christlike presence in the midst of family upheaval.

#Parenting —  Meaningful connection doesn’t require elaborate plans. These simple, creative games turn everyday moments into shared joy, helping dads lead with presence, laughter, and intentional engagement at home.

#Church —  Houston, we have a problem. While we are debating and playing church, Islam is taking over in our absence (at least two new mosques each month in Texas). Virgil Walker urges us to remember the truth.

#Work — Productivity is doing what matters well. These expert-backed habits help you work with focus, reduce mental clutter, and steward your time and energy with wisdom.

#Pastor —  Prayerful journaling slows the soul and sharpens spiritual attentiveness. This guide explores journaling as a discipline that helps pastors meditate on Scripture, process ministry burdens, and cultivate a deeper, more reflective prayer life.

Christmas Book

God Breaks His Silence: A Christmas Study and Devotional

Rediscover the wonder of Christ’s coming with this short, meaningful guide to Luke 1. Through the stories of Zechariah and Mary, this study helps you reflect on what it means to believe, trust, and worship when God speaks.

Weekly Wallpaper

Throne of His Father

A visual reminder of Christ’s reign and the faithfulness of God across generations. Designed to anchor your mind in hope, authority, and promise—perfect for desktops, tablets, or phones. Download now.

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Until next time.

For the Kingdom,
Jacob Abshire
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