Devotionals Daily Blog for Inspiration and Growth

He embraced His chosen child, Israel; He remembered and piled on the mercies, piled them high. It’s exactly what He promised, beginning with Abraham and right up to now. — ...

When I was a child, a distant aunt insisted on knitting me a new hat every Christmas. I tried to be grateful, but they were truly atrocious creations. The worst ...

What’s the best way to keep your attention focused on Jesus during the Christmas season?What do you think was the biggest sacrifice Jesus made when he came to earth?While they ...

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. — Matthew 2:10Every year people write me saying how much they dread Christmas. often their complaint stems from how ...

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a Son, and they will ...

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel” ...

Have you ever celebrated a holiday named Memas?Some people observe it every December 25. For them, the Christ of Christmas has been replaced by a me-centered worldview. This is a ...

Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:80When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son… On the eighth day [her neighbors and relatives] came to circumcise ...

Shout and be glad. I am coming and I will live among you. — Zechariah 2:10 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or ...

Today is the first day of Advent — the season of waiting, anticipating, preparing, and rejoicing for the coming celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Meditate today ...

Is the thought of money keeping you awake right now? If so, you’re not the only one.Medical bills, mortgage payments, college tuition, retirement funds, grocery money, car repairs — these ...

I pulled my five-year-old closer to my chest and planted a kiss on the top of her head. I was reading about the memorial services for the victims of the ...

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18On a snowy night we hosted house church, ...

Share With OthersShare more than just your things, but also your heart, counsel, and time. When you do, you’ll enjoy everything more, and so will everyone else. The resources God ...

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. – Colossians 3:13John Paul Lederach has spent ...

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is ...