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Self-Focused Prayer

May 22, 2021 Self-Focused Prayer John 6:1-27 Which interests you more—who Jesus is or what He can do for you? I’m afraid many of us are more concerned about what He gives than discovering who He is. But this is nothing new. When Jesus walked the earth, the crowds oftenRead More …

Getting the Gospel Right

May 21, 2021 Getting the Gospel Right Galatians 1:1-9 Have you ever been given the wrong directions and gotten frustrated? It causes confusion and often makes you late to your final destination. But those consequences aren’t nearly as devastating as the results of wrong instructions regarding salvation. We know thereRead More …

Moses: Forward by Faith

May 20, 2021 Moses: Forward by Faith Exodus 14 People don’t like to hear that living by faith guarantees hardship, but it’s true. When we choose to obey God, we will at times suffer and have to make painful sacrifices—like Moses in today’s reading. Growing up in Pharaoh’s palace, MosesRead More …

The Right Response to Loneliness

May 19, 2021 The Right Response to Loneliness Psalm 27:7-14 I’ve known the pain of loneliness and emotional isolation during my lifetime, but God has never abandoned me to these feelings. Over the years, He’s taught me to draw near to Him rather than give in to self-pity and despair.Read More …

A Haven from Loneliness

May 18, 2021 A Haven from Loneliness Ephesians 4:1-6 God created humanity with a need for companionship with Himself and one another. When we don’t experience it, we suffer the emotional turmoil of loneliness. But in His Word, God assures us of His constant presence. He wants all believers toRead More …

Praying in a Crisis

May 17, 2021 Praying in a Crisis James 5:13-20 When was the last time you cried out to God about something other than personal issues? Sometimes we’re so engrossed in our own life that we fail to see the crises others face. Whether circumstances involve total strangers or hit closeRead More …

Sunday Reflection: Glory in Our Differences

May 16, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Glory in Our Differences To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. In 1 Corinthians 9:20-21, Paul describes people with different practices and identities—and then explains that he became like each group in order to tellRead More …

The Gift of the Holy Spirit

May 15, 2021 The Gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:22-39 There’s some confusion in the church today concerning the Holy Spirit. A number of Christians think the indwelling of the Spirit occurs sometime after salvation, but Scripture teaches that He comes to permanently live within a new believer theRead More …

Learning Through Adversity

May 14, 2021 Learning Through Adversity Psalm 119:65-80 When we experience adversity, we tend to wonder, Why is this happening to me? Although the answer might remain a mystery, Scripture gives us a foundation from which to view difficulties. God’s Word tells us that we live in a fallen worldRead More …

Motivation to Press On

May 13, 2021 Motivation to Press On 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 We would all agree life can be difficult. Pressures of daily living can feel overwhelming, relationships can disappoint us, and at times our expectations go unmet. So it’s good to remember an important truth that can sustain us: This lifeRead More …