Devotionals, 317 total items found

A New Vessel        
And the vessel that he [the potter] made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make. —Jeremiah 18:4

Overcoming Loneliness        

How Do You Come Before God?        
Praying is supposed to comfort me and help me through this. Why am I still feeling this way?

Be Still        
What should you do when you begin to feel that everything around you seems to be in disarray and you are unable to hear God’s gentle voice?

The Proper Attitude for One's Faith Journey        
Rejoice in you hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. —Romans 12:12 (RSV)

Learning to Wait        
Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. So Saul said, ‘Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.’ And he offered the burnt offering. —1 Samuel 13:8-9

When My Foot Slips        
When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O Lord, supported me. —Psalm 94:18 (NIV)

Gone Fishing        
And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Time and Chance Happen to Them All        
It’s tempting just to sit back and slack off when dedicated service and hard work seem irrelevant and unappreciated. After all, what use is it?

The Rule to the Exception        
When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, "Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?" She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more." —John 8:1