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Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Rob Westwood-Payne

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Is your church preserving the past or fuelling the future? In this daily devotional, I break down five warning signs that your church or corps might be functioning more like a museum than a mission – and what it takes to get back on track. Many churches experience a slow, quiet fade: energy once spent on risky, life-changing ministry now goes towards preserving history and keeping insiders comfortable. If you've ever felt like your church is stuck in the past, this message is for you. THE 5...

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Is your church preserving the past or fuelling the future? In this daily devotional, I break down five warning signs that your church or corps might be functioning more like a museum than a mission – and what it takes to get back on track. Many churches experience a slow, quiet fade: energy once spent on risky, life-changing ministry now goes towards preserving history and keeping insiders comfortable. If you've ever felt like your church is stuck in the past, this message is for you. THE 5...

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Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

5 Signs Your Church Has Become a Museum | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob

Is your church preserving the past or fuelling the future? In this daily devotional, I break down five warning signs that your church or corps might be functioning more like a museum than a mission – and what it takes to get back on track. Many churches experience a slow, quiet fade: energy once spent on risky, life-changing ministry now goes towards preserving history and keeping insiders comfortable. If you've ever felt like your church is stuck in the past, this message is for you. THE 5...

23 hours ago

7 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Why Your Comfort Zone Might Be Destroying Your Spiritual Growth | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional

You prayed, God answered, and the blessing came. But what happens when that breakthrough becomes a spiritual dead end? This Bible devotional unpacks the hidden danger of comfort zones and how past blessings can accidentally stall your spiritual growth. In this 6-minute teaching, Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne walks through Hosea 10:1-12 and 1 Samuel 7:12 to show why gratitude for what God has done must fuel expectation for what he wants to do next. Learn the difference between rem...

1 day ago

6 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Don't Pack Up Christmas Joy With the Decorations | New Year Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional 4

After 35 days from Advent to Christmas, here’s how to keep the light burning in January and beyond. When the decorations come down and the house feels empty, it’s easy to think that Christmas joy was just a temporary feeling. But the shepherds in Luke 2 show us three secrets to turning seasonal joy into year-round light: be available, act with haste, and share your story. This Bible study walks through the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 to help you carry the peace and presence of Christmas right in...

2 days ago

8 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Why Most People Miss the Real Miracle of Christmas and How to Avoid Their Regret | Daily Devotional

The first weekend after Christmas feels different. The presents are opened, the meals are memories, and life settles back into its rhythm. But here’s the danger: being so close to the miracle of Christmas yet letting it stay just a story. In this devotional, we look at the people of Bethlehem who heard about Jesus’ birth and were amazed - but never went to see for themselves. They missed the encounter of a lifetime. The shepherds show us a better way. They said “Let’s go,” they hurried, and t...

3 days ago

7 minutes

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Why Your Anxiety Never Goes Away and What Jesus Offers Instead | New Year 5-Minute Devotional 2

Struggling with anxiety that never goes away? You’ve tried vision boards, meditation apps, and perfect budgets - but worldly peace shatters the moment life doesn’t go to plan. Discover the biblical peace that Jesus offers in John 14:27: a peace the world cannot give, that guards your heart even when everything feels out of control. In this Bible devotional, Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne shares his personal journey from exhausting self-reliance to finding God’s supernatural calm. ...

4 days ago

6 minutes

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The Fresh Start You Get Every Single Morning | New Year Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob

Feeling like your New Year fresh start has already faded? Discover the daily gift from God that renews your hope every single morning - not just on 1st January. In this 7-minute Bible devotional, we explore how God’s mercy isn’t a one-time event but a gift you get to unwrap every day. Based on Lamentations 3:22-23 and 2 Corinthians 5:17, you’ll learn why your identity in Christ means you’re not the same old person trying harder - you’re a new creation learning to live out who you truly are. W...

5 days ago

7 minutes

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Where Was God When You Needed Him? 3 Ways to Find His Grace This Year | 5-Minute Devotional 7

This past year was a lot, wasn’t it? Before rushing into the next chapter, let’s pause and ask: where was God when you needed Him? In this 5-minute Bible devotional, discover 3 reflection prompts from Psalm 77 to help you see His unexpected provision, strength, and peace in the chaos. Learn how to find hope in difficult times and recognise God’s faithfulness even when life felt overwhelming. In this devotional, you’ll discover: - How to look for God’s grace in the middle of stress and pressur...

6 days ago

5 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

The Shepherds' Secret to Beating Burnout and Finding Peace | Christmas Daily 5-Minute Devotional 6

Feeling burnt out, drained, or spiritually exhausted? Discover the ancient secret to beating burnout hidden in the Christmas story of the shepherds. In this 5-minute Bible devotional, you’ll learn the three-part rhythm that brought peace to exhausted workers 2,000 years ago—and still works today. In this devotional, we explore Luke chapter 2 and the night heaven broke through to a group of burnt-out shepherds. You’ll discover how to tune in to God’s peace, actively pursue rest, and practice g...

1 week ago

5 minutes

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No Room for Jesus? How to Create Sacred Space in Your Busy Life | Christmas 5-Minute Devotional 5

Does your life feel completely full with no room left to breathe? In this 6-minute Christmas devotional, Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne explores the profound lesson hidden in the story of no room at the inn. Discover how Bethlehem’s crowded guest rooms mirror our own packed schedules, and learn one simple way to make room for Jesus in your busy life today. Monday 29 December 2025 What you’ll find in this video: - Why the Christmas story is really about sacred space (00:00–01:00) - ...

1 week ago

6 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Why Your Sunday Faith Fails on Monday Morning (And How to Fix It) | Christmas Daily Devotional 4

Do you feel a gap between your Sunday faith and your Monday morning reality? You’re not alone. Many Christians live a divided life - church on Sunday, everything else the rest of the week. But Jesus calls us to whole-life discipleship, where faith bleeds into every area: your career, your relationships, and your finances. Sunday 28 December 2025 In this Daily Devotional, we explore John 1:1-3 (NLT) and discover why Jesus is less interested in your one hour of worship than he is in your 40 h...

1 week ago

7 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

What to Do When the Future Feels Dark - Trusting God in the New Year | Christmas Daily Devotional 3

When the future feels dark and uncertain, how do we overcome fear and trust God? This 5-minute Bible devotional on John 1:4-5 shows how Jesus is the light that darkness cannot overcome - bringing hope when anxiety about tomorrow threatens to overwhelm us. Saturday 27 December 2025 📖 Scripture: John 1:4-5 (NLT) “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” In this devotional, you’ll discover: ✓ Why fear of the future is so common (especially at new year) ✓ Ho...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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Is Jesus God? The Decision That Changes Everything | Boxing Day Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional

The carols have faded and the family has gone home. But the man at the centre of Christmas remains, asking one question you cannot avoid: who is Jesus really? Boxing Day - Friday 26 December 2025 In this video, we explore the C.S. Lewis argument known as the liar, lunatic, or Lord trilemma. The historical Jesus made claims so absolute that calling him just a good moral teacher isn’t logically possible. He claimed to be God, to forgive sins, and to be the only way to the Father. Those claims...

1 week ago

6 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Why Did God Choose a Manger? The Radical Truth Behind Christmas | Christmas Day 5-Minute Devotional

Why did God choose a manger for Jesus’s birth? The answer reveals the most radical love story ever told. In this Christmas devotional, we move beyond the tidy nativity scenes to discover the shocking humility of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. From the cave stable to the feeding trough, every detail points to a King who chose the lowest place to reach us. Discover why the manger matters for your faith today. Christmas Day - Thursday 25 December 2025 In this video you’ll learn: ✓ Why Jesus was ...

1 week ago

7 minutes

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Why Your Messy Year Might Be Your Greatest Miracle | Christmas Eve Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional

As we head into Christmas, does your life feel more like a tangled mess than a celebration? You’re not alone. This 5-minute Bible devotional explores Romans 8:28 and the powerful truth that God is weaving your messy year into something beautiful. Discover why your struggles, disappointments, and unanswered prayers might be the raw material for your greatest miracle. Christmas Eve - Wednesday 24 December 2025 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER: • Why the end of the year can feel like a final exam • How Go...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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Why God Chose The Outcasts - The Surprising Truth of Christmas | Advent Daily 5-Minute Devotional 24

In this powerful Christmas devotional, join Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne as we uncover the surprising truth behind the first Christmas. Have you ever wondered why God chose to announce the birth of Jesus not to kings or religious leaders, but to a group of overlooked shepherds? Tuesday 23 December 2025 This video dives deep into the radical inclusion at the heart of the Christmas story, exploring why these unlikely heroes were the first to receive the most extraordinary news in...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

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Feeling Lost at Christmas? This Prayer Brings Peace & Clarity | Advent 5-Minute Devotional 23

Feeling lost or overwhelmed this Christmas? 🎄 The Christmas holiday season, with all its twinkling lights and carols, can sometimes bring unexpected confusion, stress, and even loneliness. If you’re wrestling with questions about God’s plan or wondering why things don’t seem to make sense, you’re not alone. The pressure to have a “perfect” Christmas can leave us feeling adrift, unable to see the path forward. Monday 22 December 2025 In this devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares a powerful, ...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

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Advent Day 22: Hope Stands Out When Life Is Hard (Isaiah 61:10–11) | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional

Feeling lost this Christmas? Find steady joy in Jesus today – Isaiah 61 devotional In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares joy in Jesus from Isaiah 61:10–11 with one simple next step and a short prayer. You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer Scripture: Isaiah 61:10–11 “I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God, for he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation…” Chapters00:00 Welcome & hook – When you feel lost...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

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Advent Day 21: Find Joy Today: Live the Four Choices That Change You | Daily 5-Minute Devotional

Struggling to feel joyful? Discover joy in real life, not just a Christmas feeling. Joy in community starts with how we treat each other. In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares joy in community from 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15 with one simple next step and a short prayer. You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15 Chapters 00:00 Welcome & hook – What does joy really look like? 00:20 Script...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Advent Day 20: 3 Steps to Joy When Life Feels Heavy | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob

Joy When Life Feels Heavy – Christian Encouragement for Today In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares how to find joy in your past, present, and future from Psalm 126:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, and Isaiah 61:10 with one simple next step and a short prayer. You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer Scripture: Psalm 126:3 – “Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!” (NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Isaiah 61:10 Chapter...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions

Advent Day 19: Does Death Win? Hope You Can Hold Today | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob

Hope After Death and Grief: Resurrection Hope When You’re Afraid of Dying In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares resurrection hope in the face of death, grief, and fear from 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 with one simple next step and a short prayer. You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 – “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (NLT) C...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes