The Daily Devotional
Is Christlikeness even possible, or is it a mythical pursuit? Like James, one of the primary purposes of 1 Peter was to encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith while enduring persecution.
The Daily Devotional
Do you ever get tired of life and just wish Christ would return today? As James brings his letter to a close, he says in James 5:7-8...
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Are you careful about what you say? Even if you are, here are some thoughts to consider.
The Daily Devotional
Do you ever pause and think how much power your words have on others? In James 3, James singles out those who teach.
The Daily Devotional
How often do you think about evil? One of the challenges of Western Christianity is either an odd fascination with or a deemphasis of evil.
The Daily Devotional
Have you ever felt like everyone is against you? Friends, family, and co-workers seem to all be conspiring against you—leaving you feeling hopeless and discouraged. This was certainly an emotion Job experienced.
The Daily Devotional
Are you going through an intense trial? If so, the Book of James is just the book you need.
Are you careful about what you say? Even if you are, here are some thoughts to consider.
Do you struggle with gratitude? Are circumstances in your life more difficult than you ever anticipated? If so, here are some ways to be thankful even when life is hard.
What fills most of your free time? The answer to this question reveals the true affections of your heart. Some crave food, some crave activity, and some crave distraction.
Are you struggling to know how to love your fellow Christians who voted differently than you in this past election? If so, here are a few encouraging thoughts!
Turning Sunday Belief Into Monday Action
Have you ever wondered why Paul or Jesus never explicitly condemned all forms of slavery? Case in point, the Book of Philemon is a personal letter from Paul to Philemon, a leader in the Colossian church.
Are you a “rule keeper” or more of a “free spirit”? The primary purpose of the Book of Titus was to guide Titus, a young leader left by Paul in Crete, to organize and strengthen the church.
Have you ever thought about what makes the Bible different from other books? While nearly every Christian admits there is something unique about Scripture, many struggle to see how it applies to their lives.
Are you tired and feeling worn down by life? If so, here are a few encouraging thoughts!
Are you easily distracted? The letters of 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy are closely connected, as they both focus on Paul’s mentorship of Timothy and provide guidance on leading the church.
Do you ever feel like God is a million miles away? You pray but hear nothing. You do your best to be faithful, but it’s like he doesn’t even care.
Have you ever felt like God, not Satan, is the source of your pain? This was certainly how Job felt. I
Do you struggle to be content with what you have, or are you always wanting more? In 1 Timothy 5–6, Paul gives Timothy practical instructions for church leadership and personal conduct.
Are you a Christian leader? Maybe you’re not a pastor, but you lead a small group, teach a class, or disciple some friends.
What do you do with Scripture passages that are hard to interpret? Among the more challenging passages in the Bible, 1 Timothy 2 ranks near the top.
Do you ever get tired of doing the right thing? As Daniel Henderson says, “The hardest thing about the Christian life is that it is so daily.”[1]
Do you struggle with gratitude? Are circumstances in your life more difficult than you ever anticipated? If so, here are some ways to be thankful even when life is hard.