Category: Daily Devotions

“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” (Romans 15:2) Albert Schweitzer once said, “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” Are…

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29) The apostle Paul writes, “Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those…

“But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard.” (Isaiah 52:12) When you’re under pressure and tempted to move too quickly, if you stop and pray you’ll hear God saying: “You shall not go out with haste…

“If a man owns a hundred sheep, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?” (Matthew 18:12) Isn’t this one of the strongest images in the Bible? Jesus, the Good Shepherd, looking for the lost sheep. I understand why I’ve heard so many sermons…

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8) Let’s face it, we don’t have to look very far to find things to complain about. God placed Adam and Eve…

“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) A reflective question; when is a time you might need God’s forgiveness? David said, “When I kept silent about my sin … Your hand was heavy upon me” (Psalm 32:3-4).…

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established …” (Proverbs 24:3) The storms of life will test whether or not you’ve done a good job with your family. And an important key to succeeding at home is communication. So, ask yourself these four questions: How well do I communicate with the…

“I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Actually, we always seem to want more. Even in our prayers, we are quick to say what we want God to do — stop wars, bring rains in drought, stop rains in floods, heal…

“We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies.” (2 Thessalonians 3:11) Scan any tabloid or watch any TV talk show and you’ll discover that “meddling” has become a multibillion-dollar business. But it’s not the kind of business a follower of Jesus should be in. And while in-laws sometimes…