Devotionals, 317 total items found

Worship: The First Priority for Christians        
I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bull. —Psalm 69:30-31

Return to Glorify God     By ascents        
Do we tend to think that our faith is strong just because we turn to God for help? This author challenges the question by reflecting on the ten lepers Jesus healed.

Repentance and Forgiveness        
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart—these, O God, You will not despise. —Psalm 51:17

Doubt and Restoration        
And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren." —Luke 22:31-2

Service to God     By Shuhong Lin        
What does it mean to offer our services to God? When we talk about serving God today, what comes to mind are what we do in church and for the church. Actually, serving God entails much more.

Make Me Like One of Your Hired Servants        
Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. —1 Samuel 12:24

Grievance Free in the Presence of Enemies     By Sarah Lin        
In our journey of faith, one of the hardest lessons is to learn how to forgive our enemies. Read to understand the meaning behind this verse: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”

We Need God's Love        

If We Have Done Well, Let It Be Well     By Jeffrey Lin        
How can we improve our servitude by redirecting our focus from self-criticism?

Offense is the Best Defense     By Hain-Lee Hsueh        
It is human tendency to want to feel settled. In our spiritual walk however, to sit back and relax in complacency will not get us closer to God. We need to actively seek out the weaknesses inside of ourselves and engage in perpetual battle to improve ourselves.