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The First Love Project

The First Love Project

Written by: Dr. Jori Shaffer
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The First Love Project

Grace Revealed from Genesis to Revelation

This devotional series invites hearts — seekers, new believers, and lifelong followers of Christ — to return to our First Love by delighting in God’s Word, one day at a time.

From the Law and the Prophets to the Gospels and the Epistles, we pause in every section of Scripture and remember that all of it tells one story of grace. Each short reflection helps us see the character of our God — faithful, holy, patient, compassionate — and calls us to rest, trust, and draw near to Him.

Each week we walk through every part of Scripture:

• Grace Beginnings — in the Law

• Grace Revealed — in the Gospels

• Grace for the Heart — in Wisdom & Poetry

• Grace for the Journey — in the Epistles

• Grace in the Waiting — in the Prophets

• Grace That Calls Us to Remember — in the History of God’s people

• Grace in the Resting — a quiet day of reflection and abiding

Different sections — ONE story of grace.

Every page — drawing our hearts back to our First Love.

We love because He first loved us.

God is love — our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer — who showed His great love in sending His Son and making a way for us to be brought back to Him. As we hear His Word (for faith comes by hearing), our hearts are gently led back to the One who loved us first.

Come walk through the Word with me —

one passage, one day, one grace-filled step at a time.


2026 Dr. Jori Shaffer Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • January 22,2026-Grace for the Journey-Episode 11-Romans 3:21-24

    January 22,2026-Grace for the Journey-Episode 11-Romans 3:21-24
    Jan 22 2026

    Dr. Jori Shaffer introduces the First Love Project Podcast and discusses the purpose of the podcast. She then delves into an exploration of the Epistles, focusing on the Letter to the Romans and the concept of grace through faith. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the righteousness of God and justification by faith.
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    6 mins
  • January 21, 2026-Grace for the Heart-Episode 10-Proverbs 2:6-10

    January 21, 2026-Grace for the Heart-Episode 10-Proverbs 2:6-10
    Jan 21 2026

    The First Love Project is a daily devotional podcast that encourages listeners to engage with God's Word throughout the day. The host emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God and spending time in His Word to gain understanding and guidance for life.

    Takeaways

    • Seek wisdom from God
    • Spend time in God's Word

    “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”

    Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?

    Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).

    Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.

    Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:

    • read God’s Word

    • study God’s Word

    • live God’s Word

    • and share God’s Word with others

    Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:

    https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com

    Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com
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    7 mins
  • January 20,2026-Grace Revealed-Episode 9-Matthew 1:23

    January 20,2026-Grace Revealed-Episode 9-Matthew 1:23
    Jan 20 2026

    The episode begins with an introduction to the First Love Project and the daily devotion format. It then delves into the theme of grace revealed in the gospels, specifically focusing on the birth of Jesus and the concept of salvation through grace. The episode concludes with a discussion on the presence of God with us and the Great Commission.

    “Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”

    Looking for an additional daily in-depth Bible study?

    Dr. Jori also hosts A WORD For This Day, a longer-form daily Bible study podcast that takes a deeper look into a focus verse each day — with the Scripture reference intentionally matched to the calendar date (for example, John 1:5 on January 5th).

    Each episode walks through the verse in its context, explores supporting passages across Scripture, and encourages believers to apply God’s Word to daily life while growing in knowledge, faith, and obedience.

    Together, these two podcasts are designed to help listeners:

    • read God’s Word

    • study God’s Word

    • live God’s Word

    • and share God’s Word with others

    Listen to A WORD For This Day on this YouTube channel or here:

    https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com

    Email Dr. Jori at awordforthisday@gmail.com
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    5 mins
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