January 29, 2021 Handling God’s Word Accurately 2 Timothy 2:14-15 The Bible is an amazing book because it is God’s words given to mankind in written form. Yet many people misinterpret it. Instead of diligently studying Scripture to discover what God means and how He wants us to live, someRead More …

January 28, 2021 Evangelism: Every Believer’s Calling Acts 1:1-8 One Sunday a man approached me between services to share his story. He had been addicted to drugs and was leading a hopeless life when he heard a Scripture verse in a sermon. He said that one passage led him toRead More …

January 27, 2021 Vision Without Boundaries Matthew 28:16-20 Before ascending to heaven, Jesus told His followers to tell all nations about Him. However, many of us aren’t working to fulfill this Great Commission—at least not fervently and purposefully. What might be holding us back? Sometimes self-preserving barriers, such as fear,Read More …

January 26, 2021 Characteristics of Christians Romans 15:13 Today’s verse from Romans 15 is Paul’s concise description of how God can transform hearts and attitudes when people trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Instead of being filled with fear, anxiety, frustration, and stress, they can now—empowered by theRead More …

January 25, 2021 The Shepherd’s Care for His Sheep Psalm 23 What words come to mind when you think about a valley? The first part of Psalm 23 paints a picture of green pastures and abundant waters. It’s a restful, sheltered, and restorative place where every need is met andRead More …

January 24, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Serve One Another To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul says that freedom is an opportunity to serve one another through love (Gal. 5:13). Jesus is our exampleRead More …

January 23, 2021 Staying Young All Your Life Psalm 92:12-15 Our bodies may age, but we get old only if we choose to do so—attitude is what makes the difference. Here are some suggestions for staying young your whole life. And since I’m well over 80, you can be sureRead More …

January 22, 2021 The Landmine of Unforgiveness Ephesians 4:25-32 It can be difficult to let go of resentment towards those who have hurt us. But that is exactly what God asks us to do—not only for their good but also for our own. Unforgiveness causes stress and unhappiness that canRead More …

January 21, 2021 Our God Is Able Jude 1:24-25 Unfortunately, there are times when, no matter how hard we try or how talented we may be, we fail. How are we to succeed when the odds are against us? For believers in Christ Jesus, the answer is to live withRead More …

January 20, 2021 Reinforcing Our Faith Jude 1:20-23 Though we’ve considered some ways to identify false teachers, it’s not possible to avoid this destructive influence completely. The best defense is a foundation of faith that enables us to stand firm against the subversive pull of the world. So how canRead More …