Let’s forget the goal of normal and work for the divine this year!
Peter’s didn’t write these practical and powerful instructions for New Year’s Day, but these words, if heeded, might carry us far beyond any New Year’s resolution.
It’s finally here, the very last day of 2020. . . . So what now?
I suspect the New Year’s Eve celebrations will be lively in many places. With this desire to look forward, let me suggest Psalm 126 as we end this year and anticipate another.
How to cope if 2021 doesn’t turn out to be the end of our hard times
Peter’s letter tells Christians how to cope, and he was talking to Christians whose times were much tougher than ours, even in 2020.
The worldwide sickness even two vaccines will do nothing to solve
We’re happy that now two vaccines have been developed to fight back Covid-19. But let’s remember another sickness only Jesus can heal.
With Christmas craziness behind us, here’s why and how we should rest
Most of us could use some rest today. All of us need the rest that Jesus promised and the writer of Hebrews lifted up.
It was the end of ordinary on a remarkable night like no other
When a baby comes, the ordinary disappears. But this night removed ordinary forever!
Why Christmas inspires hope, even at the end of this difficult year
The God of Micah and Mary is the same God who can change anything and everything in a moment and for his glory.
Hope for our waiting and wondering if life will ever feel good again
It really is hard to imagine things getting back to normal. With each passing day it’s difficult to remember how things used to be. Maybe the exiled Jews felt the same. The promises that came to them can give us hope, too.
Without a Savior’s light, the world remains a dark and deceitful place
We needn’t look far to see evil all around us. God sent light when he sent Jesus, and he asks us to share that light with so many who are trapped in darkness.
Here are the memories that may enrich your celebration the most
As we anticipate enjoying again our favorite Christmas traditions, let’s consider a particular set of memories that mean everything to us.
Let me tell you the story of “the little engine that could NOT”
“I think I can, I think I can” makes an inspiring children’s story. But here’s why grownup believers should look at insurmountable obstacles in a different light.
The quality you may be missing in your upcoming family gatherings
As you’re planning to see others this holiday, here’s a spiritual trait you may not have considered setting as a goal for yourself.
Why our Christmas tree isn’t the only light to shine this season
If you’re reading this devotion, you’re likely the type of person who can shine the light of Christ in this dark world where we live.
No matter how many famous people you’ve met, this one tops them all
I’ve never really cared about meeting famous people, but in spite of that, I’ve met many. But I know one whose name is bigger than all the rest.
From your very first moment until today might just be phase one
Do you remember the day you met your partners? As special as that memory is, think about how God could still use your partnership with these important people.
Why our wait in exile can be the very best place to find hope
Like the prophet, we wait. And like the prophet, we have hope. We can experience this season with expectation. Here’s how.
The important goals that mean today is far too early to quit
Approaching retirement age? A change in employment status is one thing, but there’s no stopping point for Kingdom work—or spiritual growth!
Why spiritual heritage is more important than a physical family tree
With all the interest in physical ancestry, how much do we think about our spiritual roots?
One day we will look back and see all 2020 in the rearview mirror
When we look at 2020 in the rearview mirror, we’ll notice that most of the worries that consumed us are now in the past. But what’s coming close in the side view mirror?
How about an app to tell us our moral failures and selfish tendencies?
The apps on our phones tell us all about us. How about one to keep track of our sins?