Category: Daily Devotions

“But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven.” (Deuteronomy 11:11) This year you will face some mountains and go through some valleys. And you need both. The strength gained from climbing and conquering your last mountain is what will…

“The most important [commandment] … is this: ‘… Love the Lord your God …’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Mark 12:29-31) We learn many rules growing up: Brush your teeth. Look both ways before crossing the street. Always tell the truth. Which of these is most important? Jesus was asked a…

“Then Jesus told them, ‘This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.”” (Matthew 26:31) On the night before His death, Jesus made this announcement: “All of you will be made to stumble because…

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your salvation isn’t guaranteed by your performance — but by Christ’s performance at the cross. Yes, you’ll have moments you’re proud of and moments you’re ashamed of. But as long as your trust is…

“Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:25) Which words would you use to serve as both a guidepost and an anchor in 2022? I don’t have one word for 2022. I have six: Lose my life for His sake. I…

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” (John 8:12) It has been said that “darkness is the absence of light.” Throughout Scripture, darkness and light are set apart as opposing forces…

“Now the people complained … .” (Numbers 11:1) Have you noticed what’s happening in social media? It seems people just love to complain — about almost everything. Actually, complaining is a favorite hobby for many people. And when we run out of things to complain about, we complain about other people complaining! Complaining, however, is…

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) If love was a sentiment that depended on someone else’s actions and reactions, or an emotion over which you had no control, Jesus wouldn’t have said, “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” That…

“But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.” (Psalm 130:4) Psalm 130 is a powerful reminder of our brokenness. We cry out from the depths, “If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?” But there is also the powerful reminder that with the Lord there…