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HE IS RISEN: Alive and Victorious!

“Which person, alive or dead, would you choose to talk with over coffee, and why?” The question came from a group of ladies whose church conference I would be speaking ...

Jesus Can Handle Your Doubt

Thomas’ DoubtI remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all Your works and consider what Your hands have done. I spread out my hands to You; I thirst ...

Thessalonians: When Hell Breaks Loose

Editor’s note: Grab your Bible and a cup of coffee and set aside devotional time for a look into Thessalonians with Pastor Max Lucado! Life Lessons is a series of ...

The Triumph of Resurrection

The Triumph of ResurrectionYou are no stranger to Me, dear one. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. My knowledge of you has continued without interruption: through ...

Jesus Christ: Dangerous Prayers

Jesus Christ (ca. 4 BC–30 AD)Jesus Christ is undoubtedly the most controversial figure in human history.Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Palestine’s West Bank, in approximately 4 BC. The Bible ...

Eat the Mississippi Mud Cake

Every year, my mother made a Mississippi mud cake for my birthday. The recipe was her mother’s and it was unique to our family because she didn’t add marshmallows like ...

What Redemptions Looks Like

WE OPEN UP TRUE STORIESEvery living person has a story. But most would rather not expose their stuff to critical ears. They need to find a safe place before opening ...

Restless: What Are You Passionate About?

William Wilberforce knew his passion. He resisted it, but this passion held him captive as a young man, nearly at the same time that he became completely captivated by Jesus. ...

The Best Inspirational Gifts for Graduates 2019: Christian Gifts for Graduation

Graduation is a time of excitement and uncertainty as grads are preparing for the next chapter of life. Looking for an inspiring gift to help them on their journey? Check ...

Will You Surrender?

Editor’s Note: It’s Sit & Listen Saturday at Devotionals Daily. Enjoy reading as well as listening to this devotion from Jefferson Bethke, from his bestselling book Jesus > Religion. Listen ...

The Promise of Blessing

What is a blessing? So often in our world today, blessing is defined as “prosperity.” But a blessing is so much more.A blessing from God is a gift that is ...

The Holy Spirit

The Holy SpiritThe Great Commission is, quite rightly, one of the texts of Scripture that Christians know best. Jesus told His disciples,All authority in Heaven and on earth has been ...

We Are Safe

Paul’s words in Romans 8:28-39 are the most compelling on the subject of preservation anywhere in Scripture. I say this for two reasons. First, their purpose is to teach preservation. ...

Why Are You So Angry?

The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?” — Genesis 4:6The first sin recorded for us in the Bible outside of the garden of ...

Walking with God: Winter

Finding God in Our Losses, in the Mundane, and Sustaining Our Hearts Over What Can Feel Like the Long Path of Obedience The Passing of Scout Our family is grieving. ...

Finding Hope in the Valleys

I will always remember the year the shyest boy in kindergarten was chosen to star in the school musical. Old MacDonald was the show, loosely based on the favorite song ...

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