Category: Daily Devotions

“The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” (Luke 8:14, NIV) You can’t hear God if your mind is crowded with other thoughts or concerns — particularly worries, finances, and activities.…

Think about the life of Saul of Tarsus before he was known as the apostle Paul. He persecuted anyone claiming to follow Jesus. He played a significant role in the unspeakable violence aimed at Christians and, in his own words, was the “chief” of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15, KJV). Nothing he did deserves God’s love…

“Get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the Word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” (James 1:21, NLT) We’ve all noticed that a cell phone’s reception quality varies widely, depending on your location. The same is true when hearing…

“Trust in the Lord and do good …” (Psalm 37:3a) Read Psalm 37:1–9. Is it not wonderful that the Bible so frequently deals with our anxiety? We are often told not to be afraid and encouraged to be courageous. David begins this psalm by encouraging us not to fall into the traps of worry and…

“Listen for God’s voice in everything you do and everywhere you go. He’s the one who will keep you on track.” (>strong>Proverbs 3:6, MSG) In Luke 8:8, Jesus told a crowd who was gathered around Him, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” (NIV). He had something to say — and it was important…

“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” (Philippians 4:8, NLT) It’s increasingly difficult to stay focused on true things. The Bible says, “Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure,…

The word disintegration comes from Latin — “dis” meaning “apart” and “integer” meaning “whole or untouched”. So disintegration literally means the falling apart of what was once whole. At times, (with) disintegration, you literally find things that are falling apart. Peace becomes panic. Unity changes into rivalry. Community gets torn apart by conflict. And systems…

“Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desires.” (Psalm 37:4, NLT) Persistent prayer tests your desires. When you start praying for a breakthrough, you’re going to find that your prayer evolves and develops as you home in on what you really want. Everybody has desires. The reason you have desires…

“[The Lord who] remains faithful forever … upholds … gives sight … lifts up … loves … watches over … sustains …” (Psalm 146:6–9) Read Psalm 146. Hallelujah or alleluia; Hallel (praise) Yah (God). This is the first of five Hallelujah psalms with which the psalter closes. It’s an exhortation to trust the Lord. Why?…