Our Top Priority Unless we determine to put God first, we can easily lose days, weeks, or years to lesser things. October 12, 2022 Luke 10:38-42 Which sister in today’s story best describes you? Are you distracted and stressed, or eager to learn from the Lord? During Jesus’ visit, MarthaRead More …

The Hard Way or the Easy Way Studying and obeying the Bible can help us avoid painful correction. October 11, 2022 2 Timothy 3:16-17 No one likes the pain of discipline, but parents know it’s necessary. In a family, there may be one child who learns lessons the hard way—throughRead More …

Responding to God’s Discipline God’s discipline is another example of His great love for us. October 10, 2022 Hebrews 12:4-13 Do you remember how much you dreaded your parents’ discipline when you were a child? They were doing it for your sake so you’d learn that sin and disobedience haveRead More …

Sunday Reflection: Unique but United Do you see people’s differences as a barrier or a benefit? October 9, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout. To continue with last Sunday’s theme, imagine if all people were alike. We wouldRead More …

The Promises of God Resting in God’s promises provides strength and hope. October 8, 2022 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s promises are precious and magnificent. They became ours at the moment of our salvation so we’d have everything we need for life and godliness. They not only remind us of HisRead More …

Claiming a Promise of God Which of God’s promises are yours? October 7, 2022 Hebrews 10:19-25 Today’s passage says God is faithful to fulfill His promises. But if you’re like most Christians, you have probably felt as if He’s let you down at some point. Perhaps you found a promiseRead More …

Grace-Filled Speech We need to be careful about not only what we say but also how we say it. October 6, 2022 Ephesians 4:29-32 Words are powerful. They can either tear down or build up. As we saw yesterday, harsh remarks can cause a destructive chain reaction—like the damage aRead More …

Making Him Known What we believe about God impacts how we live. It’s important to be sure we know the truth. October 1, 2022 Acts 17:16-34 When Paul arrived in Athens, he found religious people seeking to please their various gods. To make sure all their bases were covered, thereRead More …

How to Handle the Bible Once we realize the power of Scripture, we long to read, understand, and implement it. September 30, 2022 Psalm 1:1-3 The value we place on something determines how we treat it. For example, you probably wouldn’t give much thought to an old shoebox. But ifRead More …

The Book of Books The Bible is an infallible source of truth. September 29, 2022 Isaiah 55:9-11 Step into almost any bookstore, and you can find a volume on pretty much any topic you have in mind. Want new direction for your life? Are your children disobeying? Are you hopingRead More …