A Small Matter of Obedience If we obey God’s commands, we never know what may come of it, so we shouldn’t treat some sins as lesser than others. December 2, 2021 Luke 5:1-11 Do you consider some of God’s commands more important than others? For instance, most people would neverRead More …

The Thrill of Obedience Obeying God’s will in our lives should not be a burden but a thrilling adventure that we walk through with Him each day. December 1, 2021 Psalm 40:6-8 Some Christians view obeying God only as a way to avoid the negative consequences of disobedience. But ifRead More …

You Belong to God  Rescued from the bondage of sin, believers glorify God with mind, body, and spirit. November 30, 2021 1 Corinthians 6:17-20 In an age that emphasizes personal rights, it may be startling to realize that as believers in Jesus, we belong—body, soul, and spirit—to Him, not toRead More …

Trading Weakness for Strength God always meets our needs, even if in different ways than we expect. November 29, 2021 Ephesians 3:13-21 Many years ago my son Andy and I hiked in the Grand Canyon. After a restless night on hard ground, we reached the bottom, only to discover thatRead More …

Sunday Reflection: The Art of Confrontation  When difficult topics come up in a relationship, the best way to proceed is by listening to the Holy Spirit. November 28, 2021 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Have you ever noticedRead More …

Why Did God Allow Sin? We may not like having fleshly traits, but without the presence of sin, we wouldn’t experience God’s grace and goodness. November 27, 2021 Romans 5:17-21 Have you ever wondered why God allowed Adam and Eve to sin? Since He’s all-powerful and all-knowing, He certainly wasRead More …

A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving  The best way to begin cultivating a thankful heart is by using words. November 26, 2021 Psalm 50 At first glance, the words sacrifice and thanksgiving seem unrelated, but today’s reading combines them in one phrase. Sacrifice brings to mind images of costly service, whereas thanksgivingRead More …

It Is Good to Thank God As we develop a habit of giving thanks to God, we will trust Him more with our life. November 25, 2021 Psalm 92 Thanksgiving is, obviously, a day to give thanks, but it shouldn’t be the only time we express gratitude to the Lord.Read More …

God Is Good At times when we’re struggling to trust God, we should remember all the ways He is good to us. November 24, 2021 Psalm 100 One of the first things a child learns in Sunday school is that God is good. But the simplicity of this statement canRead More …

Quieting Your Soul When we make time to be alone with the Father and quiet in His presence, we experience His peace. November 23, 2021 Psalm 131 Do you hurry through your prayer time so you can get to other things? If so, consider the values Jesus modeled when HeRead More …