The Influence of Our Convictions Like Daniel, we can steadfastly follow God by clinging to His truth. February 10, 2022 Daniel 1:1-21 Although our circles of influence vary in size, we all have the power to affect others—either for good or for bad. Whether at home, in the church, orRead More …

Decision-Making God’s Way We’re less likely to regret our decisions when we consult the Holy Spirit within us and the Word of God. February 9, 2022 Proverbs 16:1-3 Have you ever chosen a certain path, only to find yourself regretting that decision later? Facing crossroads can at times seem overwhelming,Read More …

Spiritual Shortsightedness When we seek the Lord’s counsel in our decision-making, we’ll prioritize eternal concerns over temporal ones. February 8, 2022 Genesis 25:19-34 The problem with being nearsighted is the inability to see what’s far away. Though we usually think of this as strictly a physical problem, it’s also possibleRead More …

Listening to God’s Word What we hear from God depends on the condition of our heart. February 7, 2022 Matthew 13:18-23 Two people sitting in the same pew and listening to the same message can respond in totally different ways. The determining factor is the state of a person’s heart,Read More …

Sunday Reflection: Grieving With God We are free to bring our disappointment and frustration to the Father. February 6, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Have you ever found yourself disappointed with where life has brought you? WhenRead More …

Living in God’s Grace God can meet us in the midst of any hardship—no matter how distressing or detrimental it may be. February 5, 2022 Psalm 42:1-11 When I visited the West Coast, I had the opportunity to do some photography at a spectacular beach. From 75 feet above, IRead More …

From Emptiness to Fulfillment We can turn to many things for fulfillment and purpose in life, but only Jesus will satisfy our soul. February 4, 2022 John 4:3-18 What gives you a sense of fulfillment and purpose? Is it your family, job, hobbies, or relationships? None of these are wrong,Read More …

The Way to Avoid an Empty Life Only God can fulfill the yearning we have inside. February 3, 2022 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Many people appear happy and confident in public, but beneath the surface, they feel empty. Despite their attempts to fill life with pleasures, work, and impressive accomplishments, it’s allRead More …

Our Guide We can’t always rely on our own thoughts and feelings, but the Holy Spirit is a steady compass for life. February 2, 2022 John 16:12-15 God sent His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. As a member of the Trinity, the Spirit is all-knowing and trustworthyRead More …

Our Teacher Though we’ll always struggle with sin, we have the Holy Spirit within, guiding us according to God’s will. February 1, 2022 1 Corinthians 2:12-16 Because human beings have a fallen nature and a finite mind, there are many facets of God’s greatness that we can’t fully grasp. InRead More …