When God Uses Our Brokenness
"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,
God Is With Us
"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
The Power of Gratitude
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.
Fear Is Not My Future
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
The Power of Our Prayers
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
How to Write Your Story – And Why It Matters to God
"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
Be a Light in the Darkness
"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
Is God In Our Friendships?
"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
Our Shared Identity in Christ
"For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians
Our Mess, God’s Grace
“And He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.' Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." 2 Corinthians 12:9