Practical, Bible-based devotions to help you grow deeper in your faith.
“Humility's presence leads to anxiety's absence.” (Allistair Begg)
This thing that God calls "wicked" might just surprise us.
If the fundamental truths established by God crumble, a righteous culture will crumble as well.
We're not simply to stand our ground; we're to plant our ground.
Even painful events reinforce the truthfulness of Scripture.
Every good thing we want in a home can be found in God.
As you travel through this life are you packing for yourself or for others? Listen, and it will make sense!
I'm not aware of any passage in Scripture that encourages Christians to be less serious about their faith.
The “many bodies” who rose to new life testified to the amazing power and promise found in following Jesus. Yet it'salso telling that none of their names are given to us.
The soldiers were professionals; they'd likely been involved in hundreds of crucifixions. For them, this was justanother day at the office – until it wasn't.
Whether you are suffering emotionally, relationally, or physically, your Savior understands your pain.
Whether we admit it or not, each of us is simply passing through this lifetime.
Sharing the ministry load with others helps multiple the Kingdom.
When we cling to something, we are declaring there's a threat of great loss should we let go.
The cultural slide was slow at first, but has really picked up speed.
Sitting and waiting did not seem like an option. Yet waiting is exactly what God had them do.
Peace may not be possible if the terms of peace are not compatible with biblical principles related to truthand holiness.
Their examples teach us that what makes us acceptable to God is not a life lived perfectly, but a genuine faith in Him.
When one part of the body thrives, the entire body does as well.
Faith leads to obedience, even when the request from God is difficult or makes no sense.
Even during dark days we can live in such a way as to please the Lord.
Faith is not a lack of critical thinking and reason. Instead, faith is the answer to life's questions when critical thinking and reason come up short.
While we may fool others for a time, God has “luminol” vision – He sees all of our bloody footprints.
Faith allows us to walk with God and obey Him over the course of a lifetime.
Why was Abel's sacrifice accepted by God, but Cain's was not?
Only after addressing entrance into heaven did Jesus mention “greatness” there.
To trust in ourselves and others instead of God is silly and senseless.
Those who serve Christ greatly may be greatly tested in ways those on the sidelines are not.
In addition to their ceaseless activity, ants appear to be fearless. So, be like ants!
God has been faithful in the past; He is faithful today; and He'll be faithful tomorrow, and forevermore.
Making people comfortable in their sin is not loving or compassionate.
We'll enjoy all that God has promised us in just a little while.
Most of us would likely benefit from holding onto our property a little less tightly. Remembering what will be ours in eternity will help.
Don't wait for all to be well in your world before you demonstrate compassion to others.
They endured a war fought over many years on many different fronts.
"Roads to nowhere are hard to build." (J. Wallace Hamilton)Make sure the road you're on is taking you where God would have you.
Deny, carry, follow. They add up to surrender. But, with Christ's help, we can do it!
God holds our pastors in high regard, and so should we.
It was too perfectly orchestrated to have been a coincidence.
With the gospel message, there is no catch; no trick; no other shoe to fall.
Without the Lord's support and blessing, even the things we do well won't result in meaningful results.
The storms of life or the cross of Christ. What we focus upon will impact the conclusions we make about God.
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