Devotionals, 317 total items found

Changing the Rules        
“Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!” Peter denied that Jesus should be killed as He predicted. Likewise, we may deny God's plans for us when we can't see beyond what appears harmful to us at present. But even then, Jesus' response teaches us that we should never say "no" to God. Why?

More than an Infomercial        
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. –Psalm 126:5

Count It All Joy        
How can we find joy in Christ as we go through tough times?

Hearing and Obeying        
For not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified. —Romans 2:13

A Touch of Compassion     By Paulina Nol        
Sin often leaves us feeling like spiritual lepers—unclean, unworthy of God’s love, ashamed. Yet God is willing to touch us if we come before Him.

Worry-Free in God     By Arianna Huang        
Imagine your worries as a great big sack that you constantly heave around; your first choice would be to discard it. But why can't we seem to get rid of it?

Serving God in Widowhood        
Now she who really is a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplication and prayers night and day. —1 Timothy 5:5

Gathering the Waters to Make Dry Land        
O Lord my Creator, thank you for creating dry land as our dwelling place. I will honor and submit to your sovereign commands, as the mighty ocean obeys your sovereign decree.

The Builder     By Lois Kuo        
It is easy for us to be impressed by man's creations and ingenuity. But is it as easy for us to see and admire the works of God?

A Dear Friend in Christ     By Andy Sarwono        
What does the Bible teach us concerning friendship in Christ Jesus?