Devotionals

”Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”Ephesians 4:2 NLT The Bible says a lot about patience, most likely because it’s something that …

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.”Psalm 130:5-6 ESV Praying …

“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.“Psalm 9:10 ESV The world tells us to be self-reliant and to stand firm …

“He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.“ Matthew 4:13 NLT When Jesus left Nazareth, he went to Capernaum, …

“…anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me…”Matthew 10:37 (NIV) An “all or nothing“ approach to Christianity can be a tough pill to swallow. Many who call themselves …

“If he were not a criminal we would not have handed him over to you.”John 18:30 (NIV) I remember the situation very clearly. A friend of mine belonged to a certain organization, and the leadership …

“I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise.”Luke 23:43 (NIV) Years ago, when I was in sales, I had the privilege of sharing my faith with my co-workers. One fellow …

“What is truth?”John 18:38 We all know self-willed people who won’t listen to opinions opposite to their own. When those people congregate into a mob, anything can happen. Pilate was facing an angry mob when …

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.”John 17:1 (NIV) One of the most satisfying activities I had with my children growing up was putting them to bed. After …

“the prayer of the upright is His delight”Proverbs 15:8 How can we be upright before God so He will be delighted with our prayers? Our verse says that it’s the “upright” who delight God with …

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.“Proverbs 3:6 ESV The Bible tells us to acknowledge God and look to Him to guide us as we navigate through life. He …

How long, Oh Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?Psalm 13:1 Psalm 13, written by King David, is a Psalm of Lament, one of 50 or so …

“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail”Luke 22:32 (NIV) Do you sometimes think that your prayers don’t matter? Words can be hard to come by. Your prayers seem flat and repetitive. …

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7 NIV How can we claim this wonderful promise of the peace of God? Do we …

“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”Philippians 4:11 (NIV) Paul, who wrote today’s verse, had a very interesting life. That’s putting it politely. He was often in prison, flogged by the Jews five …

“His wife said to him, ‘Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!’”Job 2:9 NIV A doctor friend told me a story of an “impatient patient“. It seems that one day one of …

“Jesus wept.”John 11:35 NIV“Mourn with those who mourn”Romans 12:15 NIV When I’ve attended funeral services and mourned with those weeping over the loss of a loved one, they would sometimes apologize for crying in my …

“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father”John 14:9 (NIV) I was attending a Communion Service in a local church where anyone was free to rise and read a Scripture, comment on it, ask …

“…the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard…no more.”Isaiah 65:19 (NIV) There are so many things that cause weeping in our world today. News of famine, earthquakes, crime, serious illness and death all …

Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”Matthew 26:49-50 Some people who are badly beaten up by life wonder why they seek to …

“For the Lord knows the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”Psalm 1:6 Cultures are wonderful things to study. How others entertain guests, how they spend leisure time, what their …