Category: Daily Devotions

“And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:11) After listing some of the worst sins imaginable, Paul told the Corinthians, “And that is what some of you…

“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1) Sometimes when we fall we can get up by ourselves; other times we need someone to help us. And sadly, not all Christians are willing to help. Sometimes…

“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) God shares the pain of every single person — including you. When you’re hurting, he isn’t distant, aloof, or unfeeling. He is aware of your pain, and he cares. And he even shares the pain with you. God the Father…

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) The story of David and Bathsheba is the stuff movies are made of — lust, adultery, premarital pregnancy, murder, and cover-up. And it looked like David was home free, except…

“… being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6) Paul writes, “God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain … he won’t stop before it is complete” (v. 6).…

“Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ ” (Psalms 3:2) Regardless of how badly you have failed or how often you have failed — God won’t give up on you. So don’t give up on yourself! Nothing you’ve done is beyond the scope of His grace. Others may give up on you,…

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18) God cares about you too much to leave you in any doubt about His love. The Bible says His “perfect love expels all…

“He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:9) Have you ever tried tobogganing and been disappointed when it didn’t go smoothly? Maybe your sled didn’t go far or the hill wasn’t as steep as you thought it would be. Maybe you…

“When he saw them, he said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed.” (Luke 17:14) “Ten … lepers … lifted up their voices and said, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ … He said to them, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And so it was that as they…