Burning Question:
What are some great Ideas for Mother’s Day?
Morning Devotional:
Serving Can Be Painful… But Worth It
At Kinship Radio, serving you is more than a job—it’s our calling. This past Saturday, we had the privilege of doing that face-to-face at A Day for Women, and what a joy it was! Smiles, hugs, worship, laughter—it was a glimpse of heaven on earth.
During the event, I was asked to help load a wheelchair into a vehicle. No problem, I thought. It folded up nicely, and I got a grip on it—but not a good one. As I lifted it, the chair pinched the skin right between my thumb and forefinger. And I mean really pinched. It cut deep and started bleeding pretty good. But I didn’t want the women I was helping to notice. I clenched my fist, smiled through the pain, and made sure they knew how glad we were that they had come—and that it was a joy to help.
That little moment stayed with me, not because of the pain, but because of the picture it painted: serving others sometimes hurts. And yet, that’s the kind of love we’re called to show.
“Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” — Matthew 20:28 (ESV)
Jesus showed us that true service often comes with a cost. It’s not always convenient or comfortable. Sometimes it stings. But every time we love sacrificially, even in the smallest ways, we’re becoming more like Him—and pointing others to His heart.
So, if you’re feeling worn out from giving, or maybe even a little bruised, take heart. You’re in good company—and your service matters.
-Ryan
Bible Quiz:
Question: Who took 13 years to build his palace?
Answer: Solomon 1 Kings 7:1-12
Storytime: Lego Chess!