The Connection Corner

God’s Gift In Saying Yes

Psalms 68:5 — Father of the fatherless, defender of widows — this is God, whose dwelling is holy.

Michael did not set out to be a foster parent. He did not even see himself as a man of strong faith. His days were steady and comfortable, and he thought that was enough.

Then a friend suggested he get involved in a mentorship program through a church. Michael agreed. He figured a few Saturdays a month were easy to give.

Those Saturdays quickly became more than games and fast food. Two boys began showing up at his table – and in his thoughts – again and again.

They were loud and funny, but they were also vulnerable in ways Michael could not ignore. Their questions made him stop and think. Their trust, though fragile, felt weighty. Slowly, the boys began to matter more to him than he had ever expected.

When he learned the boys needed a permanent home, Michael did not hesitate. He opened his door, and in doing so, opened his life. Suddenly his once-quiet house was filled with life. Backpacks could be seen tossed in corners, video games could be heard in the hallways, and laughter could be felt rattling the walls.

It was in that chaos that Michael discovered something missing from his life: faith.

Through the boys’ presence, their need, and their love, Michael came to see what had been right in front of him all along—that God is truly a father to the fatherless, and He was drawing Michael back to Himself.

Michael liked to say he thought he was saving the boys, but in the end, they saved him.

And is that not just like God—to take what you thought you were giving away and to then give you back more of Himself? Thats the funny thing about saying yes. You think you are doing it for someone else, but then you realize it was exactly what you needed all along.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

When have you said “yes” to something that stretched your comfort zone—and found God met you there?
How has God used relationships in your life to reveal more of His character to you?
Psalm 68:5 reminds us that God is a “father to the fatherless.” What does that truth show you about His heart for people—and for you?
Is there a place in your life where God might be inviting you to say “yes,” even if it feels small or inconvenient?

October 15, 2025/by Brenda Price

Faith and a Folding Chair

Daily Devotional, David Hall

Hebrews 10:24-25 – Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.

Covid had a way of making the world feel smaller.

Empty streets, canceled plans, faces hidden behind masks. I told myself isolation was fine, but the truth was, I was tired of being alone.

So when I heard a handful of guys were meeting for Bible study in a bus warehouse in Bawcomville, I didn’t care how sketchy it sounded. I was in.

That warehouse was no chapel.

It smelled like metal and dust, and the wind whistled through the cracks. But what took place inside could not have been more sacred.

We sat in folding chairs and opened our Bibles, but more than that, we opened our lives.

Men spoke fears they had never voiced, struggles they had carried in silence—addiction, shame, failures that still left scars. And instead of judgment, there was prayer. There were tears. There was laughter that felt like a release valve after years of pressure.

We stayed late into the night, long after common sense said we should go home. But nobody wanted to leave. Revival was happening there.

That warehouse taught me more than I expected. Faith was never meant to be a solo sport. When one part of the body hurts, we all feel it. When one part heals, we all rejoice. That’s what pulled us back, week after week.

For me, it became a living picture of what Christ’s body was meant to be: honest, powerful, and deeply connected. Every time I left, I carried less shame and more freedom.

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another—especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” — Hebrews 10:24–25

That’s what those nights in the bus warehouse were really about. Ordinary guys choosing to show up, to listen, and to lift each other up when life felt heavy.

And maybe that is the point—we do not need a stained-glassed building to find God’s people. Sometimes all it takes is a few folding chairs and the courage to show up. Because when our eyes are fixed on Jesus, we find Him in the most unexpected places—even in a dusty bus warehouse in Bawcomville.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

When have you experienced the power of community in your faith, and how did it impact you?
How can you intentionally encourage or show up for someone else this week, even in small ways?
What does Hebrews 10:24–25 teach you about the importance of gathering and supporting one another in faith?
In what ways does fixing your eyes on Jesus change the way you see ordinary spaces and moments around you?

October 14, 2025/by David Hall

It’s The Little Things

Daily Devotional, Sarah Hall

Song of Solomon 2:15 — Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!

I was already late when I slid behind the wheel.

That morning, I had darted out the door half-awake, coffee in one hand and backpack swinging from the other. By the time I jammed the key into the ignition, my 8 a.m. class had already started.

As I pulled onto campus, the road narrowed with trash cans lined neatly along the curb. I barely noticed them, too locked into tunnel vision.

I swerved just slightly, confident there was plenty of room. But then—

Thud.

My stomach dropped. The trash cans stood perfectly in place when I checked the mirror, like an audience untouched by my blunder. But then I saw it—the side mirror dangling, wires exposed, helplessly smacking against the car.

For a long second, I just stared in disbelief. It was almost laughable. In my rush to save a few seconds, I’d made a much bigger mess.

That experience felt like a kind reminder from God that life works the same way. It’s not always the big obstacles that trip us up. More often, it’s the little things we dismiss— the conversations we push off, the corners we cut, the sinful habits we shrug away.

“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards…” — Song of Solomon 2:15

The truth is, those “little foxes” can quietly chip away at what God is growing in us. They pile up like those cans on the curb. And if we’re not paying attention, sooner or later, one of them will knock the mirror clean off.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

What are some “little foxes” in your life—small habits or compromises—that could cause bigger damage if ignored?
How can you invite God to help you notice and deal with those small things before they grow?
What practical step can you take this week to slow down and pay attention to what’s really going on in your heart?

October 13, 2025/by Sarah Hall