The Daily Devotional
Media is everywhere, and it's more than just innocent entertainment; it can be a lure from the enemy, pulling us into poor patterns of living. Let's follow the advice of Ephesians and refrain from participating in the works of darkness!
The Daily Devotional
God calls us to be renewed, to put off our old ways of thinking and living, and to put on a new self that is created in the likeness of Christ. What a gift of grace that we can participate in a new way of life!
The Daily Devotional
The term "diversity" can be a hot-button issue for many, but here is why it shouldn't be for Christians.
The Daily Devotional
According to Ephesians, we as believers have access to the same power that raised Christ from the dead, and that same power at work in us is able to do abundantly above all that we can ask or think!
The Daily Devotional
What freedom comes when we surrender our striving and earning so that we can live secure and confident in the extravagant, unconditional love of God!
The Daily Devotional
Do you find it hard to approach God? If so, here are some words you need to read today.
The Daily Devotional
Differences abound in the body of Christ, and too often, we can fail to see other Christians as fellow workers in the kingdom of God. Paul reminds us that if we belong to Christ, we are one in Him!
Do you hate the thought of death? If so, here is some encouragement.
Are you struggling to follow Christ because you live in a community that isn't Christian? If so, here are some thoughts of encouragement.
Do you ever feel like God is taking you somewhere out of your comfort zone? If so, what should you do? Here are some suggestions!
Does anyone care about what I do? Does my work really matter to God? Here are a few reasons your work matters more than you think!
Turning Sunday Belief Into Monday Action
There is a lot of darkness in our world today, but this can be just the reminder our souls need.
As Christians, what we do matters. But if our actions are motivated by anything other than our identity in Christ and our love for him, then we're in danger of making the story about us rather than pointing back to Him.
Even Christians who know the truth can find themselves with blurry spiritual vision. While our faith is not solely dependent on us, we need to be intentional about living from intimacy with Christ, not from the ease of familiar habits or routine.
As Christians, we are promised a beautiful future, an eternity of dwelling with God. What a blessing to know that this future is not dependent upon us or our works, but rests solely on the finished work of Christ!
What a beautiful gift is the grace that convicts, brings repentance, and makes us more like Christ through the slow, steady growth of transformation!
Do you ever feel like you keep trying, but something is off? If so, here are some words of encouragement.
Faith reveals your true source of trust. Do you really take God at his word and trust him without reservation, or do you always insert yourself as the safety net?
When others see us, can they see evidence of obedience, transformation, and the beauty that comes through submission to suffering? Are we marked by the Spirit of Christ?
With so many hot-button topics and online forums to engage with, it is far too easy to lean into harsh, bitter interactions. Galatians calls us to a better way: living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Continuing to do good may not yield immediate rewards, but the Word of God promises that, in the long run, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up!
Do you have a friend who has sinned? If so, you might be tempted to put some distance. But here is a better approach.
Do you struggle to share your faith with others? If so, here are three steps you can take.