There is an invitation echoing through Scripture, whispered in the quiet moments and shouted in the miraculous ones: “Come, follow Me.” It has always been more than a call to belief, it is a call to adventure.

From the very beginning, God has been writing a story filled with movement, risk, faith, and wonder. He calls ordinary people out of comfort and into trust, out of fear and into purpose. Following Jesus was never meant to be safe, predictable, or contained, it was meant to be alive. It was meant to stretch us, awaken us, and lead us into deeper dependence on Him.

This year, we are stepping into a Year of Adventure. Not an adventure defined by adrenaline or chaos, but one rooted in obedience, surrender, and abiding. An adventure where faith looks like taking the next step even when the whole path isn’t clear. Where worship becomes our compass. Where trust replaces control. Where we learn to walk the way we talk.

An adventure with Jesus doesn’t promise ease, but it does promise His presence. It doesn’t remove the unknown, but it fills it with hope. As we open this book together, our prayer is that you would rediscover the joy of following Him daily, the courage to say yes again, and the wonder of a life fully yielded to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

This is the Year of Adventure! 

Throughout this book, we will uncover the true essence of devotion, learning from both the scriptures and the lived experiences of those who have walked this path before us. We'll dive deep into understanding how devotion is revealed not just through words but also through action. It is through our deeds that our heart's true loyalties are laid bare.

Join us as we embark on this profound journey of devotion, offering ourselves fully to a cause greater than ourselves. This is the beginning of a transformation, not just of our lives, but of the world we are called to illuminate with His light.

Most people are letting their lives happen. They feel out of control and victimized by their circumstances and fill ill-equipped to make lasting changes. Our prayer with this book is that God's people would begin to happen to the earth and for each person at HopeUC Nashville to begin to take the moments back. We believe that having one intentional time per week with your family can begin to rebuild the spiritual walls of your home, restore our city, and in turn, begin to shake the nation.