Category: Daily Devotions

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4, NIV) Are you feeling down? Do you need a mood elevator? Put down the chocolate. Don’t have a pity party. Pick up…

“You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth?” (Galatians 5:7) In the 1981 British Film, Chariots of Fire, we are told the true story of two runners, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, who competed in the 1924 Olympic Games. One of the most memorable scenes happens when…

“Finally, they said, ‘Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?’” (John 1:22) When asked, “Who are you?” John the Baptist replied, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Make straight the way of the Lord’” (v. 23). After listening to…

“Understanding your Word brings light to the minds of ordinary people.” (Psalm 119:130, CEV) Everyone needs light. You need physical light to make sure you can see the world around you, to avoid running into obstacles. Through his Word, God wants to provide light for your mind too. The Bible says, “Understanding your word brings…

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” (Psalms 27:14) The Psalmist said: “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen…

“He chose to give us birth through the word of truth.” (James 1:18, NIV) God uses his Word to give you a fresh start in life. But it’s not just any fresh start — it’s a total transformation! He wants to transform your life so that you can become the person he created you to…

“I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 18:18) God told Joshua, “Stretch out the spear that is in your hand toward Ai, for I will give it into your hand” (Joshua 8:18). It’s amazing how…

“Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” (Proverbs 13:10) Why do we dismiss input that could help us? Sometimes it’s to protect our ego against a painful truth. When we have an entrenched opinion, we adopt a dismissive approach towards the thinking of others. And not only do we…

“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow servant, even as I had pity on thee?” (Matthew 18:33) Peter thought he was being very generous by offering to forgive his brother seven times in one day, but Jesus said he should forgive him 490 times in one day. It would be impossible to…