What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus? The disciples learned by being around Jesus, but today we have a Helper from whom we can learn just as well. January 1, 2022 Matthew 4:18-25 We might think it was easier for the disciples to follow Jesus than it is for usRead More …

In the School of Faith Just like the disciples, Jesus is training us to be like Him through His Word and difficult testing that will result in us being tools for His good purpose. December 31, 2021 Matthew 14:22-32 Jesus spent time developing His disciples’ faith because He knew itRead More …

God’s View of Our Sin We should be careful not to downplay the seriousness of sin because it offends our wrathful God, and believers need to live in the light. December 30, 2021 Ephesians 5:1-17 Some people consider sin no big deal and think breaking biblical rules won’t have anyRead More …

When God Is Silent Like Mary and Martha, we can easily believe that God could have done better for us in difficult situations, but if we trust His timing, all will be good. December 29, 2021 John 11:1-44 In times of urgent need, our prayers become fervent and our desireRead More …

Experiencing God’s Goodness When we look and listen for God’s goodness, we will truly know He is good because evidence of His love shines all around us. December 28, 2021 Psalm 31:19-24 When life is pleasant, we find praising God easy because His kindness is evident. But recognizing hardship asRead More …

Doubting God’s Goodness Our humanity can make us question what good God is working in a certain situation, but through faith and obedience we will find it. December 27, 2021 Genesis 3:1-7 Living in this fallen world can make us question God’s goodness. We might wonder why He doesn’t alwaysRead More …

Sunday Reflection: No Divisions Among You God has called His children to live as one big close family and to not be divided by differences. December 26, 2021 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Tribalism, a sense of loyaltyRead More …

The Greatest Gift The greatest gift ever given was the sacrifice of Jesus, and all we must do is accept this free gift to live in joy forever with Him. December 25, 2021 John 3:14-21 Even children understand that unless a present is opened and explored, its value will remainRead More …

Jesus’ First Appearance The specific circumstances of Jesus’ birth were centuries old prophecies coming true; we can trust the God who knows and plans all good. December 24, 2021 Isaiah 25:1 Though some situations in the Bible don’t make sense to us, none were happenstance. God, who knows all thingsRead More …

Intimacy With God One can achieve true intimacy in a relationship with God through intentionally spending quality time in the Word and in prayer. December 23, 2021 Psalm 34:8-14 It’s far too easy to become busy for God—serving, singing, teaching, preaching, and going to the mission field. None of theseRead More …