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Secure Hope
June 12, 2021 Secure Hope Psalm 42 Hope is essential for life in a fallen world. Unless we believe something better awaits us in the future, we might sink into utter despair. But optimistic anticipation can also bring disappointment when we look forward to something that doesn’t materialize. So howRead More …
Holding On to Hope
June 11, 2021 Holding On to Hope 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Clinging to hope is difficult when circumstances are miserable and show no signs of improving. This can be especially discouraging when we know that our all-powerful God could remedy the situation and fulfill our dreams but hasn’t. This is probablyRead More …
God’s Amazing Promise
June 10, 2021 God’s Amazing Promise Luke 12:22-32 Many people deal with anxiety. News reports or circumstances at home often cause concern and fear about our future. But as believers, we’re encouraged not to worry (Luke 12:22). Instead, we’re to seek God’s kingdom and rely on Him to provide allRead More …
The Priority of Life
June 09, 2021 The Priority of Life Matthew 6:31-33 What is the priority of your life—the one thing around which everything else revolves? Jesus tells us that God’s kingdom and righteousness should be our highest aim. This isn’t achieved through passivity; Matthew 6:33 uses the word “seek,” which implies activityRead More …
Obedience From a Soft Heart
June 08, 2021 Obedience From a Soft Heart Jonah 4 What most people know about Jonah is that he was swallowed by a big fish while trying to run from God. But the portion of the story that’s often overlooked is what happened after the prophet obeyed. He eventually wentRead More …
Lessons From the Prophet Jonah
June 07, 2021 Lessons From the Prophet Jonah Jonah 1 If you’ve ever tried to ignore the Lord’s commands or silence the Holy Spirit’s conviction, you’ve probably learned the same lesson Jonah did. He disliked God’s instructions and attempted to avoid the unwanted assignment by running away. But He soonRead More …
Sunday Reflection: True to Nature
June 06, 2021 Sunday Reflection: True to Nature To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Many of us ascribe a positive meaning to the word natural, whether in reference to talent, a warm friendship, or even fresh produce. But whenRead More …
Investing Your Time
June 05, 2021 Investing Your Time Ephesians 5:7-17 Time is a most valuable commodity. Since it’s irreversible and irreplaceable, we ought to give careful consideration to how we spend our days—and even our minutes. Time is a gift from God, which means we aren’t owners but stewards who will oneRead More …
Our Financial Security
June 04, 2021 Our Financial Security Deuteronomy 8 When you look at your paycheck, do you think of it as your hard-earned money? It’s tempting to view money as a result of our own efforts, but this perspective encourages us to act as if all our resources belong to usRead More …
God’s Rightful Share
June 03, 2021 God’s Rightful Share Malachi 3:8-12 The prophet Malachi issued a warning to the Israelites about their unacceptable stewardship. By not following God’s principles in handling the resources He had provided to them, they were robbing Him of their tithes. Since we too are given resources from theRead More …
D5 Creation