The Daily Devotional
Powerless Without God’s Presence
Do you struggle with trying to fight life’s battles on your own? One of the greatest mistakes Christians can make is trying to get through life with just as little of God as they can.
Ezra Byer
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The Greatest Thing You Can Do for Your Kids
Hannah’s life serves as a great lesson for parents—especially single parents who are parenting alone. There might be a lot you cannot do for your kids, but the one thing you can do is raise them to love God and position them to hear his voice. Do this, and you’ve done what matters most.
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The Beauty of Redemption
Have you ever paused and thought about how beautiful redemption is? The Book of Ruth provides a beautiful portrayal of redemption.
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Are You a Person of Integrity?
There’s a reason why integrity is one of the most common titles we slap on the side of a business. It’s a word we admire. But the true test of integrity isn’t how we act in public. It’s how we act in private.
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No Chance Encounters
Sometimes, our lives feel random and as though we have all these fragments that don’t fit together. We’ve moved, experienced a divorce, or changed careers, and it’s hard to see how one part of life fits into the rest. And sometimes, we’ll never know...
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Why We Need a Big View of God
Psalm 24 reminds us that the key to having the proper perspective in life is to remain focused on the grandeur and holiness of God. These realities should mesmerize us and make the invitation to pray that much more meaningful.
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How Do I Become Righteous?
The call to righteousness can seem countercultural and challenging in a world where moral relativism often prevails. However, Proverbs reminds us that the path of righteousness is not only pleasing to God but also brings forth abundant blessings.
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What Do You Do When Joy Turns to Bitterness?
The Book of Ruth's main message revolves around loyalty, kindness, and redemption. As with every book in Scripture, there are two narratives at work. The first is the obvious story we read, and the second is the grand narrative of God’s redemptive plan.
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The Problem with Doing What We Think Is Right
The key verse of Judges that sets up the transition to the Book of Ruth is Judges 21:25, which says, “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him.”
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Our Strength Only Takes Us So Far
Have you ever tried to operate apart from God’s strength? Such is the story of Samson. In case you need a quick recap of his life, Samson was a judge of Israel and blessed with extraordinary strength by God from birth...
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When Paganism Informs Our Prayers
Jephthah is a complicated figure, and he represents the depravity of his time. It’s clear that despite Jephthah’s allegiance to God, his prayers are rooted in paganism.
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Should I Use "Fleece Prayers" To Discern God's Will?
Here are a few reasons you shouldn't.