The Daily Devotional
Even with the best of intentions, we disappoint people, and we have all felt the sting of being let down. What a comfort to know that we serve a God who never fails and perfectly keeps his promises!
The Daily Devotional
Uncertainty and difficulties are a part of life, but like Abraham, we can place our trust in God, who is perfectly faithful and trustworthy.
The Daily Devotional
Why do Christian leaders like Philip Yancey fall so far from where they started? The Apostle Paul has some great words of wisdom.
The Daily Devotional
Do you have a hard time making sense of God's law and how it applies to you today? You're not alone, but here are some thoughts to consider.
The Daily Devotional
The grace of God in our lives is a gift that cannot be earned. When we begin to believe that we can work our way into His favor by following the law, we cheapen the sacrifice of Christ.
The Daily Devotional
In our performance-driven society, we quickly pick up on the idea that our worth is tied to what we do and how well we do it. But Galatians shows us a better way, one in which we find our value in life with God, not in our works for him.
The Daily Devotional
Fear of what others might think can be a big motivator for our actions, but as Christians, we are called to live out the Gospel, adding nothing to it and taking nothing away.
Do you hate the thought of death? If so, here is some encouragement.
Are you struggling to follow Christ because you live in a community that isn't Christian? If so, here are some thoughts of encouragement.
Do you ever feel like God is taking you somewhere out of your comfort zone? If so, what should you do? Here are some suggestions!
Does anyone care about what I do? Does my work really matter to God? Here are a few reasons your work matters more than you think!
Turning Sunday Belief Into Monday Action
Do you struggle to change? It's hard, but it is also so rewarding.
The truth can be distorted so easily, allowing lies to become a part of our inner narrative. Galatians encourages us to search our hearts, identify any lies, discard them, and replace them with God's truth.
It's tough to move forward when you're always looking back at the mistakes you've made in the past. But here are some practical words to get you headed in the right direction this year!
If you find yourself in a season of waiting, take comfort in the reminder that God is writing your story, and He is always only good.
It's easier than we would like to let our obedience to rules become the foundation of our walk with Christ, but doing so changes the gospel and makes an idol of the very rules that should be pointing us to Christ.
What you do with Jesus will determine how you live.
The day after Christmas can feel like such a letdown, but today's devotional reminds us that the love we've received from Christ doesn't end with the feel-good emotions of Christmas Day, but is meant to be shared with others every day of the year.
The only way to truly enjoy this day is to start with Jesus and build from there.
It's easy to criticize those in Bethlehem who didn't make room for Jesus, but far too often, we fill our calendars to the brim, leaving no time to share the love of Christ with those around us. This season, let's choose love and make room.
Change is often uncomfortable, but we can trust God in the midst of uncertainty and unknowns, because he is good and he loves us perfectly.
Are you feeling a bit stressed with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? If so, take a minute to pause and rethink how you approach rest.
The gift we need most this Christmas is not something that can be bought, wrapped, or put under a tree. More than any of the material things we may want, it is the gift of grace found in Christ that we all desperately need.