Category: Daily Devotions

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) When it comes to everyday living, you can walk according to the unchanging principles of God’s Word or by your constantly changing feelings. When you live by God’s Word, you have stability. When you live by your feelings, it’s like…

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1) Paul writes, “God is good. So … offer your bodies to him as a living sacrifice … Then you will know how to…

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) Are you saying, “If only I hadn’t said, or done … ?” You know about the “woulda, coulda, shoulda’s”. You’re not…

“We must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.” (Hebrews 12:1, GW) Real change requires cleaning the house. If you’re one of those people who can’t find the motivation to get your physical house clean,…

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” (John 4:23) Let’s talk about how to become a worshipper: First of all, there is no one-size-fits-all.The Bible doesn’t say you must worship God…

“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven — for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” (Luke 7:47) One day, Jesus was eating at the home of a Pharisee when a prostitute came in. “The woman kissed his feet and poured … perfume on them. The Pharisee…

“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11) Think how ridiculous it would be for an electric company to generate power and then hoard it. Their customers would be in the dark,…

” … for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13) The engine in your car is its power source, and it’s activated when you put the car in gear. Only then do you have the momentum you need to get where you need…

“And all they that heard it wondered at those things, which were told them by the shepherds.” (Luke 2:18) It’s the day after Christmas. Presents are opened. Trees are coming down. Garbage cans are full. Plans are being made for a new year. I can imagine the “wonder” happening in Bethlehem shortly after the birth…