Devotionals, 317 total items found

Love One Another        
Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." And they divided His garments and cast lots. —Luke 23:34

Gentle Replies        

When God Does Not Answer        
Why do our prayers go unanswered? Is God trying our patience? Or perhaps we are found lacking in His eyes. When we pray, we need to first examine ourselves before we expect God to act upon our requests.

Lights in the Heavens        
Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night..." —Genesis 1:14

God Evaluates His Creation        
Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day. —Genesis 1:31

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

Be Content Always        
...for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. —Philippians 4:11

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?

Mary's Song        
Why is it that when Mary received the news of her pregnancy from the angel Gabriel, her initial anxiety quickly turned to joyful submission? What can we learn about servitude from Mary's song of praise?

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