How To Love Others When You’re All Worn Out
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
Walking With the Wise
by Melissa Sharp “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 In a story titled,”One Bad Tip Almost Sabotaged My Running,” published by Runner’s World, the writer recalled: “Nine years ago, a stranger gave me […]
What is Biblical “Gentle Parenting?”
“As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:13–14 Parenting philosophies rise and fall with culture. One of the most popular today is called “gentle parenting.” On the surface, it promises peace, empathy, and emotional connection. It […]
The Remarkable Psalm Jesus Sang Right Before His Crucifixion
“The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:22–24 The Book of Matthew records: “And when they had sung a hymn, they went out […]
Taking Control of Your Mind
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 As we said yesterday, God designed your mind with breathtaking complexity. Every thought you think, every memory you hold, and every decision you make flows through this divine gift. But sin has corrupted the human […]
Which Mind is Controlling You?
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139:14 The human mind is one of the greatest marvels of God’s design. It stores memories, reasons through problems, imagines the future, and composes beauty in music, art, and literature. By controlling […]
Stay Vigilant—Remember Your Purpose
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
How Truth Brings Peace in a Culture of Misinformation
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
Beyond the Trad Movement: God’s Design for Serving Others
“Submitting to one another in the fear of God.” Ephesians 5:21
When Does a Believer Receive The Gift Of The Holy Spirit?
“Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” John 3:5–6 Someone recently asked me if we receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. The question inspired this devotional. When Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again, He was pointing to […]