Devotionals Daily Blog for Inspiration and Growth

What to Do in Despair or Fear

Deflect Despair [God] gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV There is a story about Martin Luther going through a period of discouragement ...

Every Thought Captive

Editor’s note: What have you been thinking about? Do you feel bossed around by your mind? Tame Your Thoughts Online Bible Study with Max Lucado begins September 22nd and it’s ...

You Are Able to Love Others

Editor’s note: The school year is right around the corner! Let’s pray for all of our hardworking teachers who are headed back to the classroom for another wonderful year instructing ...

Reading Romans

Editor’s note: Learn to read the Bible as literature and fall in love with the Word of God. Dr. Bill Creasy’s new book Reading the Bible will help you understand ...

What Is the Bible About?

The Bible is not primarily about us. Above all, the Bible is a book about God. God gave us the Bible so we can observe His character, discover His works, ...

It’s Ugly Right Now, and I Trust You to Love Me Through It

Editor’s note: Being a young woman today can feel like walking through an endless obstacle course. But what if you had 100 days filled with wisdom, resilience, and inspiration from ...

Pray to God

Singleness of Focus God, the one and only — I’ll wait as long as he says. — Psalm 62:1, The Message God is not one among many. When we pray ...

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 ...

Forget Pursuing Revenge

Reflect on God’s Word In the classic Alexandre Dumas story The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantès lives a seemingly perfect life, which causes three of his so-called friends to ...

Self-Care Is Also Soul-Care

Get a System A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. — Proverbs 25:28 NLT Cleaning and organizing go hand in hand. It’s far easier to keep ...

Amazing Grace

Amazing grace!How sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost,But now am foundWas blindBut now I see. What kind of music appeals to you? My husband and ...

The Identity of Jesus

Editor’s note: We’re kicking off a fantastic new Online Bible Study — A Jesus-Shaped Life — starting August 11th with Lisa Harper and you’re invited to join us! Sign up ...

Makeover

Though the original source is unknown, the lovely Audrey Hepburn is often credited as saying: “The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is ...

Giving Thanks Even in Betrayal

For the woman who needs to remember God is her protector. TODAY’S READING: Psalm 35 MAJOR MOMENT: David cried out for God to protect him against those who betrayed him. ...

The Source of Joy

I am one of those people who chooses a word for the year. The word usually reveals itself through prayer and the themes the Holy Spirit keeps recalling as I ...

No Comparison

Sovereign God, Help me to lead the life that You have assigned to me — and to be content. I need to beware of comparing my situation with someone else’s, ...

Free Resources

Free Bible Study featuring Max Lucado!

Free Bible Study featuring Max Lucado!

Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage

Join the FREE Online Bible Study and get access to 6 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 10/5