Devotionals, 316 total items found

Facing Rejection     By Shuhong Lin        
The hurt from rejection can cause us to fall into sin. But what important lesson did Cain reject from God and how can we learn from this mistake?

Hands of Prayer        
Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed; and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. —Exodus 17:11

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?

Of Love and Seals     By Sizhen Teh        
"Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm..."

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.

Hunger Free in the Paths of Righteousness     By Sarah Lin        
Seeking the kingdom of God involves a continued hungering and thirsting after righteousness.

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?

He Will Make Our Paths Straight        
For we walk by faith, not by sight. —2 Corinthians 5:7

Music to the Lord     By Hain-Lee Hsueh        
Music is a form of expression in our daily lives, whether through our iPods on the street or from the radio in our cars. What melodies are most likely to be stuck in our heads and hummed from our mouths? What place does the word of God have in the songs we listen to?

Run The Opposite Way     By Jing Ye        
To go against the tide is always a tough and often lonely process. To faithfully obey Biblical principles may bring us on paths away from where the majority walks.