Devotionals, 316 total items found

Death and Judgment        
And just as it is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment. —Hebrews 9:27 (RSV)

Homeless     By Liliana Chan        
God’s grace is offered without discrimination or favoritism. But if His love is free for all, then why do some receive His blessings while others do not?

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

Ask, Seek, and Knock        
Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. —Matthew 7:7-8

The Widow's Choice     By Daniel Jeng        
In today’s turbulent economic times, we face a similar dilemma as the widow of Zarephath. Do we use the precious time we have to serve God first in His church? Or do we put ourselves first to ensure our survival?

Peace in God     By Shuhong Lin        
In our worship, are we like that of a nursing baby or that of a baby weaned?

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

Mind Your Own Business        
That you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your won hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing. —1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12

Faith and Prayer        
Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. —Mark 11:24

Being Patient in Suffering     By Becky Yuan        
When working in the Lord’s field, we inevitably encounter challenging situations. If the difficulty seems too great to bear, we begin to lose patience. How do you handle difficulties when working for the Lord?