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Nick Harsh

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA

Nick Harsh

Nick Harsh is the City Director at Embassy Church, in Bloomington, Indiana. In addition to publishing regularly at nickharsh.com, he has also written for The Gospel Coalition, For the Church, and Relevant Magazine. He enjoys good coffee, long walks (with his wife Rachel and sons), and rock climbing. He is soon planting a church in Denver, Colorado.

Devotionals by Nick

John 11:25 devotional header graphic - I Am series, June week 2 (Resurrection and Life)

John 11:25b "Resurrection and Life" (I Am - June - Week 2)

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (ESV) “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even...
Psalm 49:15 devotional header graphic - Resurrection series, week 1 (Redeemed)

Psalm 49:15 "Redeemed" (Resurrection - Week 1)

But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. (ESV) But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself....
John 3:3 devotional header graphic - Birth series, week 4 (Two Births)

John 3:3 "Two Births" (Birth - Week 4)

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (ESV) Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom...
John 14:3 devotional header graphic - Restoration series, week 3 (A Place Prepared)

John 14:3 "A Place Prepared" (Restoration - Week 3)

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. ESVAnd if I go and prepare a...
Psalm 111:9 devotional header graphic - Restoration series, week 1 (Sadness Undone)

Psalm 111:9 "Sadness Undone" (Restoration - Week 1)

He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! ESVHe provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name. NIV Dive Deeper:We’ve come to...
Matthew 24:14 devotional header graphic - Proclamation series, week 4 (Why We Proclaim)

Matthew 24:14 "Why we Proclaim" (Proclamation - Week 4)

And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. ESVAnd this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in...
Romans 1:16 devotional header graphic - Proclamation series, week 3 (Eager to Share)

Romans 1:16 'Eager to Share" (Proclamation - Week 3)

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. ESVFor I am not ashamed...
Luke 10:2 devotional header graphic - Proclamation series, week 2 (Jesus' Proclamation Strategy)

Luke 10:2 "Jesus' Proclamation Strategy" (Proclamation - Week 2)

And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. ESVHe told them, “The harvest...
Psalm 96:2 devotional header graphic - Proclamation series, week 1 (It Starts With You)

Psalm 96:2 "It Starts With You" (Proclamation - Week 1)

Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. ESVSing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. NIV Dive Deeper:We’ve come a long way in...
Luke 19:10 devotional header graphic - Salvation series, week 4 (The Lost Are Found)

Luke 19:10 "The Lost Are Found" (Salvation - Week 4)

"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." ESV"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." NIV Dive Deeper:There are two phrases that I often say:...
1 Peter 2:24 devotional header graphic - Salvation series, week 3 (The Messy Gospel)

1 Peter 2:24 "The Messy Gospel" (Salvation - Week 3)

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” ESV“He himself bore our sins” in his...
Romans 6:23 devotional header graphic - Salvation series, week 2 (Beautiful News)

Romans 6:23 "Beautiful News" (Salvation - Week 2)

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (ESV)For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal...
Psalm 62:2 devotional header graphic - Salvation series, week 1 (My Unshakable Fortress)

Psalm 62:2 "My Unshakable Fortress" (Salvation - Week 1)

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. (ESV)Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. (NIV) Dive Deeper:In Act I...
1 John 1:8 devotional header graphic - Corruption series, week 4 (Walk In the Light)

1 John 1:8 "Walk In the Light" (Corruption - Week 4)

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. ESVIf we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. NIVAs we’ve...
Proverbs 14:12 devotional header graphic - Corruption series, week 3 (Death Road)

Proverbs 14:12 "Death Road" (Corruption - Week 3)

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. ESVThere is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. NIVSomething...
Psalm 14:3 devotional header graphic - Corruption series, week 1 (Are You Good?)

Psalms 14:3 "Are you good?" (Corruption - Week 1)

They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one. ESVAll have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not...
Colossians 1:16 devotional header graphic - Creation series, week 4 (By Jesus For Jesus)

Colossians 1:16 "By Jesus For Jesus" (Creation - Week 4)

“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” ESV“For in him all...
John 1:1 devotional header graphic - Creation series, week 3 (The Speaking God)

John 1:1 "The Speaking God" (Creation - Week 3)

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” ESV“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” NIV In...
Revelation 4:11 devotional header graphic - Creation series, week 2 (Seated On The Throne)

Revelation 4:11 "Seated On The Throne" (Creation - Week 2)

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” ESV“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to...
Psalm 100:3 devotional header graphic - Creation series, week 1 (You Belong to God)

Psalm 100:3 - "You Belong to God" (Creation - Week 1)

“Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” ESV“Know that the Lord is God. It is...
Psalm 51:12 devotional header graphic - Repentance series, week 12

Psalm 51:12 (Repentance - Week 12)

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. (ESV)Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. (NIV) What was it like when you first...
Psalm 51:11 devotional header graphic - Repentance series, week 11

Psalm 51:11 (Repentance - Week 11)

Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. PSALM 51:11 (ESV)Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. PSALM 51:11 (NIV) There are many consequences when you...
Psalm 51:9 devotional header graphic - Repentance series, week 9

Psalm 51:9 (Repentance - Week 9)

 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. PSALM 51:9 (ESV)Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. PSALM 51:9 (NIV)  Today we’re taking a closer look at Psalm 51:9, where David writes, “Turn Your...
Psalm 51:10 devotional header graphic - Repentance series, week 10

Psalm 51:10 (Repentance - Week 10)

 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.  (ESV)Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (NIV) If you stopped by my apartment on Friday...
1 Peter 3:15 devotional header graphic - Gentleness series, week 4

1 Peter 3:15 (Gentleness - Week 4)

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it...
Galatians 6:1 devotional header graphic - Gentleness series, week 3

Galatians 6:1 (Gentleness - Week 3)

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Galatians 6:1 (ESV)Brothers, if anyone is...
Proverbs 15:4 devotional header graphic - Gentleness series, week 2

Proverbs 15:4 (Gentleness - Week 2)

A gentle tongue is a tree of life,but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:4 (ESV) The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4 (NIV) Read Full Passage HERE Dive Deeper:You've probably...