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A Word More Sure

July 03, 2021 A Word More Sure   2 Peter 1:16-21 When the Lord invited Peter, James, and John to ascend a mountain with Him, their lives were forever changed by what they saw and heard. As Jesus was transfigured before them, they were stunned by a dazzling display ofRead More …

Patience and Trust

July 02, 2021 Patience and Trust   Psalm 37:3-8 Trusting in the Lord is easy when life is pleasant and running smoothly. However, when circumstances are not as we desire, our confidence in God can become shaky. Yet even in difficult times, He guides us and helps us through. GodRead More …

The Wisdom of Waiting on God

July 01, 2021 The Wisdom of Waiting on God Psalm 130 During hard times, it’s easy to wonder why the Lord is taking so long to bring relief. Like the psalmist, we cry to God “out of the depths” for help (Psalm 130:1), but as time drags on, we mayRead More …

The Decisions That Lead to Contentment

June 30, 2021 The Decisions That Lead to Contentment   Romans 8:28-39 Think about a circumstance in your life that you’d change if you could. Whether it’s a hardship or unfulfilled desire, in order to be content, you must accept that the situation has been allowed by God, even ifRead More …

Drawing From the Source

June 29, 2021 Drawing From the Source   John 4:7-14 True contentment is determined by our attitude and responses rather than by our circumstances. And because Paul had learned this secret, he was able to experience joy and peace in any kind of situation. The apostle understood what it meantRead More …

The Secret of Contentment

June 28, 2021 The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:4-13 Does it surprise you that Paul wrote today’s passage when he was in prison? He didn’t know what his future held—whether he’d be freed or punished or killed—but he had learned to be content in all circumstances, good or bad. HowRead More …

Sunday Reflection: Lasting Confidence

June 27, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Lasting Confidence   To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Read through Proverbs, and you’re likely to notice God has some harsh words for those who are arrogant. But that doesn’t mean we’re to embraceRead More …

How to Know You’re Growing

June 26, 2021 How to Know You’re Growing   Ephesians 4:11-16 We all want to grow in our faith, but how can we measure progress toward spiritual maturity? Here’s a short list of benchmarks to look for. We know it’s spiritual fruit when: We become increasingly aware of our sinfulnessRead More …

Training to See God

June 25, 2021 Training to See God Psalm 16:5-11 When David looked at his life, he saw God’s fingerprints all over it. We, too, should train our eyes to notice indications of our heavenly Father’s presence. But this isn’t a now-and-then kind of thing—it’s a lifestyle. I developed a habitRead More …

Jesus, the Son of God

June 24, 2021 Jesus, the Son of God John 20:30-31 Some people don’t believe Jesus is God, so they claim He was simply a good person. Others may intellectually acknowledge Jesus as God’s Son but have no personal relationship with Him. His true followers, however, believe in their heart thatRead More …