Devotionals Daily Blog for Inspiration and Growth

Ordinary Mornings, Extraordinary Grace

From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace — John 1:16 Today, take note of what brings you gladness. That which gives you pause or causes you to ...

Believe in Your Dream

Your dream may seem crazy, but it’s yours. Believe in it. You may have dreams of tens of millions, or you may have dreams of ten. No matter what your ...

From Panic to Peace

The Burden of Fear I will fear no evil. — Psalm 23:4 NKJV It’s the expression of Jesus that puzzles us. We’ve never seen His face like this. Jesus smiling, ...

The Wisdom of Firsts

The First Hour, the First Day, the First Dime I feel it is far better to begin with God, to see His face first, to get my soul near Him ...

When You Jump into a Pit

You Can Jump In  Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. — Psalm 19:13 You ...

Walk Away from Worry

Imagine your whole life untouched by worry. What if faith, not fear, were your default reactions to threats? Envision a day, just one, absent the dread of failure, rejection, and ...

Prayers for Dads

Prayers for Dads I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. – Romans 1:16 Lord, by ...

Show Faith Through Actions, Not Just Words

“Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” It’s reported that Saint Francis of Assisi said those words when asked by others how a person should express his ...

The Cure for Disappointment

The Cure for Disappointment I am the Lord, the God of every person on the earth. Nothing is impossible for Me. — Jeremiah 32:27 We need to hear that God ...

Don't Fear Weakness

Editor’s note: Bear Grylls is a survivor. You’ve likely seen him on one of his many survival and adventure TV shows, such as Man Vs. Wild, You Vs. Wild, The ...

Jesus Recognizes Anxiety

In the gospel of Mark, an interesting dynamic emerges. When the person approaching Jesus narrates their problem as an external problem happening “out there,” Jesus often refocuses their attention to ...

Signs of Being Spirit-Filled

Editor’s note: Today, we celebrate Pentecost! Holy Spirit fire! If the commemoration of Pentecost is new to you or you just want to remember the falling of the Holy Spirit ...

Using Worship as a Weapon

Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. — ...

Shield of Strength

Captain Russell Rippetoe was serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2003. Previously, while serving in Afghanistan, Rippetoe saw men die, which brought a renewal to his Christian faith and ...

Dancing Pallbearers

You’ve probably seen the viral videos featuring what is often called the Coffin Dance. A troupe of Ghanaian pallbearers, dressed in elaborate suits and wearing sunglasses, walk down the street, ...

Conditions of Prayer

John 15:7 says, If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. The conditions of ...

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