Devotionals, 316 total items found

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.

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.

Resilience – Renewal like An Eagle     By Sarah Lin        
Sometimes we may experience feeling downcast or weary when it comes to work, whether inside or outside church. How do we cope with the stresses and challenges in our spiritual journey? And how do we revive and rekindle our zeal for the Lord?

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.

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.

Let Patience Have Its Perfect Work     By Sarah Lin        
Nowadays, people are often impatient and want to see results immediately. But what does the book of James teach us about patience in suffering?

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.

Heart of Sweetness     By Shuhong Lin        
We often talk about guarding our hearts against unedifying, sinful thoughts. But a more formidable evil can creep into our hearts - bitterness.

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?

A Good Appetite for God’s Words     By Shuhong Lin        
As with the ingestion of physical food, we know that there are ways to spoil our appetites.