Category: Daily Devotions

“There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.” (Proverbs 14:12, GW) There are countless worldviews — beliefs you build your life on. Those beliefs come at you from books, media, classrooms, the people around you, music, advertising, and more. Most of the time, we don’t even think…

“There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:22b–24) Read Romans 3:21–31. Paul leaves us in no doubt about humanity’s sinfulness, and we cannot achieve righteousness…

“By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but Him who sent me.” (John 5:30) Jesus did only those things placed in His mind by His Father. And He wants you to learn to live that way too. You…

“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NLT) Ideas have consequences. In fact, every idea has a consequence, for good or for bad. All your ideas — the thoughts that settle in your mind — come together to make…

Finding meaning and joy in life begins with accepting this idea of circular living. Consider that this is exactly how God set the earth in motion around the sun. It’s a picture of repetition, yet with divine purpose. When we accept this as a gift from God, we begin to see His design and acknowledge…

“People, despite their wealth, do not endure; they are like the beasts that perish.” (Psalm 49:12) Read Psalm 49:1–12. We live in frightening times. Great nations are dominated by rich, power-hungry individuals who shape the law to their benefit. Ego and greed influence the governments. Wars of age-old, stubborn hatred are stirred up, and the…

“Then the people of Judah said, ‘The work crews are worn out, and there is too much rubble. We can’t continue to rebuild the wall.’” (Nehemiah 4:10, GW) Discouragement is curable. When I get discouraged, I head straight to the book of Nehemiah. This great leader of ancient Israel understood there were four reasons for…

“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For, ‘In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.’” (Hebrews 10:36-37, NIV) If you’re discouraged because of God’s delay in answering your prayers, understand the delay is…

“Do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, forbearance and patience, not realising that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” (Romans 2:4) Read Romans 1:28 – 2:11. What have you been watching on TV lately? Are you binge-watching the latest Netflix drama? Or secretly enjoying watching people embarrass themselves on…