Flee Youthful Lusts The more we develop a taste for godly living, the less we’re enticed by sinful pleasures. November 22, 2021 2 Timothy 2:20-23 It might be tempting to think that today’s passage applies only to the young. But no matter our age, every one of us should fleeRead More …

Sunday Reflection: The Cost of Connection Meaningful relationships have the power to change our life, but they come at a cost. November 21, 2021 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. We often think of the disciples in terms ofRead More …

Victory Over Unforgiveness Forgiving others for their wrongdoings allows us to have genuine fellowship with them and with God. November 20, 2021 Matthew 6:1-15 Immediately after teaching His followers how to pray, Jesus warned that those who refuse to forgive others won’t be forgiven by the Father. Do not misunderstandRead More …

The Effects of Unforgiveness For the sake of others and ourselves, God wants us to forgive as we’ve been forgiven. November 19, 2021 Matthew 18:21-22 Resentment has far-reaching and often unexpected consequences. Although bitterness takes root in the mind, it can spread into other aspects of a person’s life. ForRead More …

The Love of God We didn’t earn the love God has for us, and that’s why we can never lose it. November 18, 2021 1 John 4:7-21 Christians often hear that God loves them. This truth is repeated in church, and believers often recite Bible verses on the topic. YetRead More …

The Power of Prayer Focusing on God’s endless power puts our problems into perspective. November 17, 2021 2 Chronicles 20:1-17 In Scripture, we find examples of people who prayed with spiritual authority, and King Jehoshaphat is one of them. When he heard that a great army was coming against Judah,Read More …

Salt of the Earth In this fallen world, believers are to be a preserving, flavoring, healing salt for those who live in darkness. November 15, 2021 Matthew 5:13-16 When Jesus spoke to His followers, He called them “the salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13). In those days, salt was theRead More …

Sunday Reflection: A Safe Haven Here’s what godly friendship looks like: people who love, comfort, and lift one another up so both feel safe and edified. November 14, 2021 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. As flawed beings, we’reRead More …

November 13, 2021 The Problem of Unmet Needs If we find that God is withholding something we need, it’s wise to ask ourselves if we’ve gotten in the way by sinning or failing to act. Psalm 84 The Lord has promised to provide, so why doesn’t He always meet ourRead More …

November 12, 2021 Is It a Need or a Desire? God promises to meet the needs of faithful believers, and He even fulfills some desires that align with His will—but we must not confuse the two. 1 Timothy 6 There are many passages in the Bible that speak about GodRead More …