Devotionals, 317 total items found

A Greater Blessing     By Shuhong Lin        
We are always reminded to give thanks. Thanksgiving have become synonymous with counting the material, earthly blessings which ultimately are temporary. Have we forgotten the most important blessing to give thanks for, and to hold on to?

Earthly Possessions     By Shuhong Lin        
The struggle over what to do with our possessions when we move gives us a foretaste of what it is like to leave earth one day.

Quiet Times        
When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. —Revelation 8:1

A Shepherd and His Sheep        
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. —Psalm 23:1

The Widow's Choice     By Daniel Jeng        
In today’s turbulent economic times, we face a similar dilemma as the widow of Zarephath. Do we use the precious time we have to serve God first in His church? Or do we put ourselves first to ensure our survival?

I Will Give Thanks to the Lord with My Whole Heart        
I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. —Psalm 9:1-2

Sluggishness in the Long Race     By Sarah Lin        
The caveat about being sluggish is that we may not even be aware of it. Worse yet, we can continue to worship and serve God on the outside, but completely lack zeal and diligence within our hearts.

Indecision        
When it comes to making a big decision in life, we often ask ourselves, "Which one is the best for me?" In fact, the "best" decision isn't necessarily best for us as Christians. This devotional encourages us to ask a different question instead. 

The Lord Is My Banner        
And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner. —Exodus 17:15

God Watches Over Us        
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. —Proverbs 15:3