January 11- When It’s Better Not to Know

by Christian Berdahl | Jan 11, 2026 | 1 - January 2026, Conflict & Courage - Daily Devotional

Conflict & Courage: January 11th • Not all knowledge is a blessing—some experiences bring loss, shame, and separation from God. • Disobedience traded innocence for ignorance, replacing God’s covering with human-made excuses. • God still longs to give knowledge that...

January 10 – Used by Satan

by Christian Berdahl | Jan 10, 2026 | 1 - January 2026, Conflict & Courage - Daily Devotional

Conflict & Courage: January 10th • Sin doesn’t stop with one choice—it spreads when truth is exchanged for emotion and influence. • Eve became an unwitting agent of deception, and Adam chose companionship over obedience. • Love detached from loyalty to God leads to...

January 09 – Deceived

by Christian Berdahl | Jan 9, 2026 | 1 - January 2026, Conflict & Courage - Daily Devotional

Conflict & Courage: January 9th • Deception begins by questioning God’s Word and planting doubt about His love and wisdom. • Separation from God’s counsel creates vulnerability—temptation thrives in isolation. • Believing a lie doesn’t excuse sin; neglecting truth is...

January 08 – Someone to Share

by Christian Berdahl | Jan 8, 2026 | 1 - January 2026, Conflict & Courage - Daily Devotional

Conflict & Courage: January 8th • God created humanity for relationship—solitude was never part of His perfect design. • Eve was formed as Adam’s equal, a companion to love and be loved, standing by his side in unity and purpose. • Marriage was God’s gift from the...

January 07 – A Chance to Choose

by Christian Berdahl | Jan 7, 2026 | 1 - January 2026, Conflict & Courage - Daily Devotional

Conflict & Courage: January 7th • God created humanity with real freedom—obedience had to be chosen, not forced. • The test in Eden wasn’t cruelty; it was love that allowed character to grow. • Eternal joy was tied to trust—choice made love meaningful. “But of the...

January 06 – Eden

by Christian Berdahl | Jan 6, 2026 | 1 - January 2026, Conflict & Courage - Daily Devotional

Conflict & Courage: January 6th • Eden was a gift of love—God personally prepared a home where humanity could flourish in beauty, peace, and joy. • Work was never a curse; tending God’s creation was meant to be joyful, meaningful, and life-giving. • True happiness was...