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Satan Stalked Him

He faced all of the same temptations we do. — Hebrews 4:15You and I know what it is like to endure a moment of temptation or an hour of temptation, ...

You Are Never Alone

Do you ever feel lonely?Recently, I was at an event full of people. Everyone else seemed gabby and was effortlessly making easy connections with others. I just felt out of ...

We Can Belong, Or We Can Be Used

Editor’s Note: It’s Sit & Listen Saturday at Devotionals Daily. Enjoy reading as well as listening to this devotion from Dance Stand Run by Jess Connolly. Listen on the blog ...

Holy Roar: SHABACH

Shâbach, shaw-bakh ́: To address in a loud tone. To shout. To commend, glory, and triumph.1One generation shall praise (shâbach) Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. ...

Books for a Flourishing Faith

Editor’s note: Don’t you just love books that lift you up? Books that encourage your heart? Books that plant new seeds for your faith? Check out some of the latest ...

The Best Answer Isn’t Always the Right One

One of the most paralyzing parts of first becoming a new mom is the expectation that you will instinctively know what you are doing — right away. Once, after I ...

Making Bedtime a Treasured & Meaningful Time with Your Children

I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I had just announced to our four kids it was time for bed. One child, responded that he was hungry. Another with ...

In Step With God

A few years ago, Sports Illustrated ran a “Holiday Help List” supplement that featured various gifts that would be of interest for athletic types. The description for a golf watch ...

The Cross-Examination

Col. Jessep: You want answers?Lt. Kaffee: I think I’m entitled.Jessep: You want answers?Kaffee: I want the truth!Jessep: You can’t handle the truth! ~from the film A Few Good Men Few ...

Beyond the Storm: Strategies to Keep Your Hope Alive

Editor’s note: We will face storms. But, how do we endure them well as Christians who hope in Jesus no matter the circumstances? After Hurricane Katrina, Pastor Debra Morton needed ...

Jesus, I Need You... When I Am Tempted

Temptation is all around us, but as we learn in Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus taught us how to overcome it: with the Word of God.*Dear Jesus,Why is self-control so difficult? Whether ...

I Will Give You My Robe

Editor’s Note: Wednesday, March 6th marked the beginning of Lent in the Christian Calendar. Lent is a period of forty days (not counting Sundays which are set aside as mini-Easters ...

Faith Enough to Doubt: More Questions Than You Can Handle

Doubt has often been characterized as the dangerous opposite of faith. Doubt, we are told, leads to questions that undermine orthodox truths about God’s character. Doubt, we are told, will ...

Religion Makes Enemies / Jesus Makes Friends

We are trained to make enemies. From birth it’s always “us versus them.” Black vs. whites. Conservatives vs. liberals. Rich vs. poor. Republican vs. Democrat. Americans vs. whoever we’re at ...

Return of the King

–In a room decorated for an Albanian funeral, our missionary to Albania, Ian Loring, delivered a powerful Good Friday sermon on the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Afterward, he invited ...

What If Your Child Received a Letter from God?

Easter Love LettersSocial media and texting are great ways to communicate with one another. iMessage makes it easy to stay in touch with friends while Instagram connects us with people ...

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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