Servant Joseph While we are faithfully serving God in difficult situations, He is preparing us for our future. August 29, 2022 Genesis 37:1-17 Joseph is one of my favorite Bible characters. I mention him often because there’s so much to learn from his life. Today’s passage is a good example,Read More …

Give and Take God planned for His children to rely on each other, which includes both providing and receiving help. August 28, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout. Deep, honest relationships require time and effort. But as humanRead More …

Sharing Jesus With Others Ask the Lord to make you aware of the people you can love and serve today. August 27, 2022 Galatians 6:1-2 Jesus told us to continue His work on earth—to share the good news about God’s saving grace (Matt. 28:18-20). Following this command, however, isn’t alwaysRead More …

How to Hold On Commit to trust God and discover His peace, which enables you to endure whatever life brings. August 26, 2022 Psalm 37:5-7 Job knew trouble and temptation, but he boldly claimed, “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him” (Job 13:15). He had lost his children,Read More …

Praying for Change When we pray, we can trust that our wise and loving Father will give the best answer. August 25, 2022 James 5:16 Hanging above the door in our house was my mother’s favorite plaque, which read, “Prayer changes things.” From an early age, I witnessed her prayingRead More …

The Power of the Cross Jesus died so that we can truly live, now and forever. August 24, 2022 Romans 1:16-17 The scene of the cross is a paradox. It demonstrates the power of God in what appears to be the weakest moment in His Son’s life. With hands andRead More …

The Justice and Mercy of the Cross Because Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, we are able to experience all the goodness of God. August 23, 2022 Romans 3:23-27 If the heavenly Father is good and loving, why would He allow His Son to be crucified? From our perspective,Read More …

Saying Yes (When We Want to Say No) When we choose to trust God instead of our feelings, blessings follow. August 22, 2022 Jonah 3:1-10; Jonah 4:1-11 The book of Jonah doesn’t end the way we might expect. From the belly of a fish, Jonah recommitted himself to the Lord’sRead More …

Where We Grow Our relationships reveal our weaknesses and are also instrumental in our healing. August 21, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout. After the Last Supper, Peter made a grand proclamation of his devotion to Jesus, saying,Read More …

Where Do You Go for Advice? Turn to God’s Word first. August 20, 2022 1 Timothy 4:4-10 Each day we let either the world or God’s Word shape our thoughts. Although most of us are quick to say we believe the Bible, at times our actions indicate we’re influenced byRead More …