Have you ever read a story in the Bible that scared you or kept you awake at night? Maybe you’ve read the story before but for some...

Have you ever thought to yourself that the life change you are trying to make is taking too long? Or maybe the stage that you are in...

One of the hardest truths of spiritual life comes in the moment when we say to ourselves, “I can’t”. The realization that we failed to do...

Have you ever felt like a side note in the story of God’s work in the world, incidental in the work of the church, or the spiritual...

Your vacation awaits! Whether you’re looking for an afternoon away from the world, a weekend getaway, or a 14-day spiritual retreat,...

Author's note: This devotional originally appeared on the website christiandevotionals.us on June 26, 2024. The article can be viewed at...

Does the name of Jesus have any power in our culture? If the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10), can we find...

I’ve worn glasses for most of my life. It was no surprise that the eye doctor told me recently that I would need a new prescription after...

When my husband of 28 years died, we had been living in the house we owned for 15 years. His entire illness, surgeries, recovery, and...

Would it surprise you to know that eternity doesn’t start when the body dies? Eternity already is. As Christians, we believe in the...

When we have doubts about God in our spiritual life, it feels like a sin. But is doubt a sin? Or is doubt a passing moment of the heart...

How do humans assign meaning to life, face difficulty, and fulfill a need for accomplishment? An understanding of purpose provides...

Both men sinned. Why was David blessed and Saul rejected? People often wonder why King David of the Old Testament was called a “man after...

I want you to hear this today… God loves you. I’m talking to the children of God. Especially those who have been in church your whole...

This week is nine years since my husband’s passing. April is not as bittersweet as it used to be. I’ve been able to remember more of the...

In the shadow of the steeple live dying, hopeless people trapped in mercy-less despair "Trust Jesus", says the church sign "Your life...

Three in the morning is a good time to lie awake thinking about allergies. I have numerous significant food allergies as well as...

It started during a recent tornado warning. I was ready for bed when I heard the tornado siren go off. I quickly got dressed in street...

In today’s English, glad is a weak sentiment and the brand name of a trash bag. In Webster’s Dictionary, glad means to be moderately...

Have you ever had to get up early for a significant event or appointment? You set the alarm and hear it go off. But try as hard as you...