Devotion Archive

  • Devotion for November 9, 2026

    Devotion for November 9, 2026

    “Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh … The second son he named Ephraim.” (Genesis 41:51-52) When you experience tragedy or loss, unless you get help, you can shut down emotionally and remain stuck. And when you focus on the pain of the past, you risk forfeiting the blessing God has for you in the future. If…

  • Devotion for November 8, 2026

    Devotion for November 8, 2026

    “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone.” (Matthew 18:15a) Read Matthew 18:15–20. We live in neighborhoods, work with, and have family members from diverse nationalities, languages and cultures. I’ve learned that unity isn’t always easy. Differences can easily lead to misunderstandings.…

  • Devotion for November 7, 2026

    Devotion for November 7, 2026

    “Do not leave Jerusalem but wait for the gift My Father promised.” (Acts 1:4) After His resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days with His disciples. He gave them many proofs that He was alive. He taught them about the kingdom of God, but He didn’t teach them everything. You see, the disciples still had questions, and…

  • Devotion for November 6, 2026

    Devotion for November 6, 2026

    “They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food.” (Genesis 41:35) Notice what Joseph told Pharaoh: “Collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven plentiful years … gather…

  • Devotion for November 5, 2026

    Devotion for November 5, 2026

    “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Solomon says there is “a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break…

  • Devotion for November 4, 2026

    Devotion for November 4, 2026

    “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:7) If you want to know how incomprehensibly big God is, listen to this: “My hand has laid the foundation of the earth, and My right hand has stretched out the heavens” (Isaiah 48:13).…

  • Devotion for November 3, 2026

    Devotion for November 3, 2026

    “‘Who are you, Lord?’ Saul asked. ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied.” (Acts 9:6) Paul’s life changed forever when he asked the question, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Note how God answered his question: “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do”…

  • Devotion for November 2, 2026

    Devotion for November 2, 2026

    “A righteous person lives on the basis of his integrity. Blessed are his children after he is gone.” (Proverbs 20:7, GW) If you don’t get married until you find the perfect wife or perfect husband, you’ll never marry, because no one is perfect. But you do need to marry someone who’s emotionally healthy and growing.…

  • Devotion for November 1, 2026

    Devotion for November 1, 2026

    “They worshiped together at the Temple each day … praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47, NLT) Do you think church ought to be fun? I do! Worship is a celebration. It’s a festival, not a funeral. It’s a party for the kingdom of God. Joyful worship attracts non-believers to…