Forever Thankful While painful, difficult seasons strengthen and mature our faith. July 10, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout. Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote, “A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.” It’s a simple but wise saying thatRead More …

Defeating Discouragement God’s comfort is available to those who trust Him with their unmet expectations. July 9, 2022 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 At one time or another, disappointment affects us all.  But if our hopes are dashed repeatedly, we could easily sink into discouragement. That’s what happened to Paul in today’sRead More …

Dealing With Discouragement When we face seasons of discouragement, God will respond to our cries for help. July 8, 2022 Nehemiah 1:1-11 Discouragement feels like a big weight on our shoulders. It steals motivation, makes work more difficult, and diminishes our enjoyment of life. The reasons for discouragement vary—general dissatisfactionRead More …

Encouraging Your Pastor How can you appreciate and serve your pastor? July 7, 2022 Hebrews 13:15-18 If you attend church, then God has given you a pastor to care for your soul by modeling godliness, preaching the Word, and training and exhorting you in righteousness—even when you might not feelRead More …

The Fruit of Wisdom Choosing God’s wisdom brings His peace to challenging circumstances and relationships. July 6, 2022 James 3:13-18 The world claims to know the path to a successful and rewarding life: ambition, education, wealth, public recognition, power, and influence. But human wisdom is foolishness in God’s eyes (1Read More …

The Source of Wisdom When we seek the Lord’s wisdom in His Word, a harvest of blessing follows. July 5, 2022 Proverbs 3:13-26 Would you rather have riches or wisdom? The Lord considers wisdom much more precious than wealth, and today’s passage says nothing we desire compares to it (Prov.Read More …

Interceding for a Nation As we faithfully pray for our nation, God releases His power to effect change. July 4, 2022 Jeremiah 18:1-10 The Lord is sovereign over all things, and He’s the one who establishes nations and uproots them. In His eyes, they are as influential as “a dropRead More …

Breaking Your Chains We don’t have to live in bondage to any sin because Jesus died to give us freedom. July 3, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout. The word captive conjures up some very specific imagery. Usually,Read More …

Recognizing Christ’s Voice Many voices compete for our attention, but abundant life comes when we listen to our Good Shepherd. July 2, 2022 John 10:1-18 What distinguishes a believer from an unbeliever? Jesus pointed out that His sheep know Him, hear His voice, and follow Him. They’re the ones HeRead More …

Heeding God’s Warning Listening and obeying when God speaks spares us painful consequences. July 1, 2022 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Are you quick to hear and respond to God’s Word, or does it seem to go in one ear and out the other? Although messages from the Lord were rare inRead More …