"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6 (NASB) Think of the last time you were really thirsty. Not wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-for-a-glass-of-water thirsty, but truly thirsty – parched. So thirsty your mouth and throat feel
He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” Revelation 21:5 (NASB) For so many folks in Texas, and especially our hometown of Austin, this
"In a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also those of wood and clay; some are for honor, and some for dishonor. One who cleanses himself from these things will be a vessel for honor,
"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will name Him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14 (NASB) This is the fourth week of Advent, the week of Peace and
I’ve found that gratitude grows the more I express it, both in me and those around me. Simply put, the more grateful we are, the more it changes us.
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” Luke 10:7 (NIV) This week's devotional is a bit longer than usual, but it has been an incredible week. Let me start with this simple
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 (NIV) "I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because the need flows out of me all
"But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess." 1 Peter 3:15 (NET) We all have stories. Some are filled with adventures; others
"The light shines in darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5 (MEV) Throughout the five books in the New Testament attributed to the Apostle John (The Gospel According to John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation), we see an unwavering
"Bear with one another and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone, even as Christ forgave you, so you must do." Colossians 3:13 (MEV) Our lives are so full these days. With families, work, friends, and possibly