What Jesus Meant by “Eat My Flesh and Drink My Blood”
Today is Thanksgiving: a day of thankfulness spent feasting and in fellowship with others. A couple thousand years ago, Jesus made this remarkable statement: “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” (John 6:53) This is a startling statement! But it is particularly […]
Giving Thanks For the Unseen Hand of God.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” -Psalm 103:2
Discipleship—Training for the Front Lines
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-19 When Jesus […]
The Biblical Model for Responding to ICE Raids and Illegal Immigration
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” -Micah 6:8
Living with Zeal by Hazel Painter
From Kimberly: As a special birthday gift, I’ve been saving this wonderful surprise! I’m so excited to introduce our newest guest author, my 15-year-old niece, Hazel Painter. Hazel’s love for Jesus shines brightly through her life and her writing. We’re honored to share her devotional, and we pray she’ll continue inspiring us often! Hi, my […]
To Whom Does God Give His Power? Consider Lottie Moon
“For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which […]
Are We Required to Keep the Sabbath?
“Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies you.” -Exodus 31:13
Is Everyone Religious?
When you hear the word “religion,” what comes to mind? Church buildings? Rules? Hypocrisy? The other day, I was talking to a guy who claimed he was “not religious.” I asked him why he thought he was not religious, and he said, “because I don’t belong to an organized religion.” I thought about his answer […]
Strength in Resistance
In a world that pulls us toward ease and comfort, what if the key to a longer, sharper, more satisfying life lies in embracing resistance? Have you ever considered how the simple act of lifting weights mirrors the profound work God does in our lives? Just as resistance training sculpts our physical bodies, making them […]
Go For the Negative Split
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” -2 Timothy 4:7