<![CDATA[The Eternal Love Story: Five Minutes in the Word]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/s/five-minutes-in-the-wordhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4csx!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddad3240-d29d-492e-8b9d-be8da0835ea2_1024x1024.pngThe Eternal Love Story: Five Minutes in the Wordhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/s/five-minutes-in-the-wordSubstackThu, 18 Jun 2026 05:03:59 GMT<![CDATA[Dealing With Rejection]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/dealing-with-rejectionhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/dealing-with-rejectionFri, 12 Jun 2026 08:01:05 GMTWhat do you do when rejected?

]]><![CDATA[Finding Eternal Pleasure in Christ]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/finding-eternal-pleasure-in-christhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/finding-eternal-pleasure-in-christWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:27 GMTContrast the temporary pleasures of sin with the eternal pleasures of Christ.

]]><![CDATA[How to Overcome Temptation]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-to-overcome-temptationhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-to-overcome-temptationMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:53 GMTThree points to overcoming temptation and sin.

]]><![CDATA[How to Be Free From the World]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-to-be-free-from-the-worldhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-to-be-free-from-the-worldFri, 05 Jun 2026 08:01:04 GMTWhen you dwell in the shadow of the cross, you experience the sunshine of His face and the depths of His love.

]]><![CDATA[Do You Need to be Rescued?]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/do-you-need-to-be-rescuedhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/do-you-need-to-be-rescuedWed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:55 GMTThink you’re not seen, heard or understood? There is a God who sees you, hears you, is concerned for you, and has acted on your behalf.

]]><![CDATA[Why God does not deal with you according to your failures?]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/why-god-does-not-deal-with-you-accordinghttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/why-god-does-not-deal-with-you-accordingMon, 01 Jun 2026 08:02:00 GMTWhen you fail spiritually, what is your first instinct: hide from God, try harder, or run to Christ? Why do you think that is?

]]><![CDATA[How Does the Cross Set You Free from Sin?]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-does-the-cross-set-you-free-fromhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-does-the-cross-set-you-free-fromFri, 29 May 2026 08:00:58 GMTWhat part of freedom from sin has been hardest for you to understand or believe?

]]><![CDATA[Trace Every Command Back to the Cross]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/trace-every-command-back-to-the-crosshttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/trace-every-command-back-to-the-crossWed, 27 May 2026 08:01:36 GMTWhat burden feels too heavy for you right now? If you'd like prayer, let me know below. Jody and I would be honored to pray for you.

]]><![CDATA[When You Feel Unworthy, Say the Word]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/when-you-feel-unworthy-say-the-wordhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/when-you-feel-unworthy-say-the-wordMon, 25 May 2026 09:02:18 GMTQuestion for reflection:
Where in your life right now do you most need Jesus to simply “say the word”?

]]><![CDATA[How God’s Word Brings Light to Everyday Life]]>https://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-gods-word-brings-light-to-everydayhttps://mikecleveland.substack.com/p/how-gods-word-brings-light-to-everydaySat, 23 May 2026 20:31:10 GMTHave you ever felt confused, discouraged, or unsure what to do next? Psalm 119:130 tells us that God’s Word brings light. Even ordinary people can gain wisdom as God opens His truth to us. In today’s five-minute devotional, let’s see how this simple verse brings hope into everyday life.

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:130 (NIV)

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