Devotionals Daily Blog for Inspiration and Growth

Red, White, and... Books!

Independence Day — America’s birthday — is right around the corner! Are you ready to celebrate?! Today, we’ve rounded up several titles to bring out the red, white, and blue ...

How Jesus Lived

There was a little girl who was being unruly, disobedient, and obstinate. Exasperated, her mother finally told her to sit in the corner until her attitude changed. The little girl, ...

Let Your Father Fight for You

With us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles. — 2 Chronicles 32:8 NKJVNadin Khoury was thirteen years old, five foot two, and weighed, ...

The True Purpose of Prayer

This is to my Father’s glory… — John 15:8When I was growing up, my family spent two weeks every summer at a Christian camp that catered to families and singles ...

Pain Is Not the Enemy

One of the blessings of decision-making on a sacred pace is that there’s a definite end in sight — an answer awaits you somewhere down the road. Plus, you receive ...

A Pillar of Cloud and Fire

A GOD WHO IS WITH YOU WHEN YOU WANDEREarth’s crammed with Heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes. ~ Elizabeth ...

On to Victory!

In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. — Romans 8:37No matter what kind of trouble or challenge you face right now, overwhelming victory ...

Gentleness and Respect in a World That Is Rapidly Changing

Confused, Ineffective, and ExhaustedJesus’ message in the Sermon on the Mount was very clear: be different. The salt was supposed to be different than the meat. The light was supposed ...

Abundant Life for All

I have no interest in throwing unnecessary shade at the church when it comes to how it has traditionally dealt with mental illness. One of the things I love most ...

God Is in Control

Draw near to Me with a thankful heart, aware that your cup is overflowing with blessings. Gratitude enables you to perceive Me more clearly and to rejoice in our Love-relationship. ...

Major League Grace

Romans 5:1-3Since we have been made right with God by our faith, we have peace with God. This happened through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has brought us into that ...

Don’t Get Stumped

“Dad! Come here!” I heard my son Malachi’s voice, and he sounded excited. I’m glad somebody’s excited, I thought. I was not at all overjoyed to be at the Tampa ...

About My Father’s Business

About My Father’s BusinessIf you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well. — 3 John 6I do not come as an ...

When You Feel Like Giving Up

I felt like giving up when I heard the news of my husband’s cancer diagnosis almost three years ago. How would we go on? I didn’t want to walk through ...

How to Pray for Friends and Family

A major motion picture about prayer. Your sister starring in that movie. Neither of these things is what I would call normal. Seeing my sister, Priscilla, in War Room left ...

The Role of Emotions in Loving Our Neighbors

It was thirteen years ago that my friend’s toddler son died suddenly, but I can still picture everything as if it were last year. The phone call came first. It ...

Free Resources

Free Christmas Bible Study!

Free Christmas Bible Study!

Advent isn't just about waiting... let's get ready for Christmas with a fresh sense of anticipation! Join this short 4-week study and get access to 4 study videos with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and other Advent resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 12/2.