July 23, 2021 Results of Yielding to Culture 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 There are many committed followers of Jesus Christ who are focused on pleasing God and growing in faith. But others who identify as Christians don’t concern themselves with spiritual matters at all and instead retain a carnal mindset. ThisRead More …

July 22, 2021 Thriving in Our Present Culture Titus 1 Society’s philosophies and values are everywhere—on radio and TV, in books and magazines, and in conversations at the workplace and corner coffee shop. Believers can’t avoid the pressures to be and think like everyone else. And yet the Bible callsRead More …

July 21, 2021 Saved by Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Many people believe that piling up good works makes them right with the Lord. Yet the only payment for sin that can satisfy divine justice is death (Rom. 6:23). This is why God sent His Son Jesus to die in our place.Read More …

July 20, 2021 The Need for Salvation Ephesians 2:1-3 Followers of Christ know the importance of being saved, but the world sees no need for rescue. The truth is that those who don’t have a personal relationship with God the Father through His Son Jesus are … Spiritually dead. SpiritualRead More …

July 19, 2021 Persevering in Prayer Romans 8:26-28 A common hindrance to our prayer life is a lack of perseverance. Many Christians feel that once they’ve prayed for something, the answer should immediately be forthcoming. But God is not a bellhop, waiting to give us what we want the momentRead More …

July 18, 2021 Sunday Reflection: One Day at a Time To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. The Bible gives clear rules for some situations, but for others, we may not know how to proceed. Perhaps you’re unsure whether toRead More …

July 17, 2021 The High Cost of Wavering Faith Deuteronomy 1:19-46 God has called believers to walk by faith, trusting Him and His Word in every situation. But sometimes, like the people in today’s passage, we start to doubt the Lord and His ability to do what He has said.Read More …

July 16, 2021 Answers in Times of Calamity Deuteronomy 29:22-29 Almighty God reserves the right to reveal some things and conceal others. Although we may not know why natural disasters occur, three biblical truths we do know with absolute certainty allow us to trust the Lord even in times ofRead More …

July 15, 2021 Questions in Times of Calamity Isaiah 55:8-9 Anytime a natural disaster strikes, it’s understandable that big questions come to mind—about things like life, death, and why we are here. The magnitude of death and destruction caused by earthquakes, fires, tsunamis, or floods displaces our normal everyday thoughts,Read More …

July 14, 2021 Satisfaction With God’s Word 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Spiritually, we’ve all had dry seasons, so you probably understand the desire for renewed vitality in your relationship with Christ. Perhaps you tried the latest devotional book people rave about, sought an emotional experience through worship music, tried to gainRead More …