Devotionals, 316 total items found

Sluggishness in the Long Race     By Sarah Lin        
The caveat about being sluggish is that we may not even be aware of it. Worse yet, we can continue to worship and serve God on the outside, but completely lack zeal and diligence within our hearts.

His Compassions Are New Every Morning     By Sarah Lin        
No matter how weary we are, God's Spirit is like living water that refreshes us day by day.

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

Peace like a River     By Sarah Lin        
This devotional seeks to answer two fundamental questions about the peace of God: Why is this peace able to transcend all understanding? And how can we receive this peace?

Fear Free through the Valley of the Shadow of Death     By Sarah Lin        
How can we be comforted by God's rod and staff?

Be Still and Patient     By Sarah Lin        
It’s easy to talk about being still and patient until we are actually under pressure. How can we maintain our trust in God when things are not going well? God wants to make us mature and complete, not to keep us from all pain. Instead of complaining about our struggles, we should see them as opportunities for growth.

Thanksgiving in Prayers     By Sarah Lin        
For many of us, prayers consist of a shopping list of things we want the Lord to accomplish for us. But, asking without thanksgiving only leads to an unhealthy relationship, a flawed spiritual state.

Productivity     By Sarah Lin        
In Christian living, productivity is not measured in quantities or outcomes as in the workplace.

To the Rock that Is Higher than I     By Sarah Lin        
When David was at his wits’ end, he asked to be led to the Rock that is higher than him. It is all so easy to feel overwhelmed when troubles flood our days. Whether it is something requiring our action or things beyond our control, we often find ourselves troubled and weary, even harboring grievances. That’s why we need to turn to God, and move up to the Rock higher than all our troubles.

Sing Praises to the Lord     By Sarah Lin        
A grateful spirit and thankful heart are an integral part of Christian life. Gratitude will bring a host of blessings to our hearts and make us a channel of blessing to others.