Daily Devotions

Devotion for September 10, 2023

Is there a part of your heart that not only intellectually accepts Christ’s death for you, but actually loves Him for the price He paid? Do you love His Word and appreciate the many times He’s rescued you from difficulties and battles, many caused by your own sin or foolishness? Do you love how He…

Devotion for September 9, 2023

“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24, NIV) There are many things you can do with God’s Word. You can receive it, read it, research it, remember it, and reflect on it. But if you fail…

Devotion for September 8, 2023

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:2) Setting your mind is similar to setting a thermostat; it determines the climate you live in. So, set your mind on God’s Word! Instead of trying to stop thinking wrong thoughts — which immediately brings to mind the very thoughts you’re supposed to…

Devotion for September 7, 2023

“And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” (Isaiah 58:11) Have you ever been in a season of spiritual dissatisfaction? Maybe you’ve been stuck in a…

Devotion for September 6, 2023

“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry …” (James 1:19) To have a good relationship with someone, you must have good communication. And good communication is based on two things: Talking, and listening. Stop and consider some of your recent conflicts…

Devotion for September 5, 2023

“Jesus stood and cried out, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, “From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.”‘ But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was…

Devotion for September 4, 2023

In His Presence “I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but [this woman] has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.” (Luke 7:44) It was customary for the master of the house to provide water at the door so that those who entered could wash…

Devotion for September 3, 2023

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Is your heart rejoicing today, or are you broken-hearted?Is your heart pure, or is it deceitful?Would people say you have a heart of gold or a heart of stone?Do you have a soft heart or a hard heart?Do you have…

Devotion for September 2, 2023

“They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.” (Psalm 34:5, NKJV) We’ve heard it said many times, “There are two sides to everything.” Our frame of reference comes from a variety of circumstances and situations: Upbringing, environment, health/wellness, family unit, economic status, culture, safety, tragedy, disasters and the list goes…

Devotion for September 1, 2023

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) and “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been…