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
Battle Plan for the Weary Soul
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
Revelation: Signs of the Times
As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”