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Jesus Revealed in Us
Those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. — 1 Peter 4:19 If our kids always behave and our ...
The Great Shepherd
Scripture Psalm 23; Matthew 18:12–14; John 10:1–8; Hebrews 13:20–21 Our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep. — Hebrews 13:20 I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep ...
Why Lack of Control Is a Gift from God
Reach Out and Find Him The apostle Paul gave us some assuring words to cling to when we feel like things are out of control. He spoke them when he ...
The Story Under Our Skin
John Calvin said, “Our wisdom... consists almost entirely of two parts: knowledge of God and of ourselves.”1 We can have the same conversation with God, much like we have the ...
Can You Forgive?
Then Peter came up and said to Him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” [22] Jesus said to ...
Recalculate What Really Matters
But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing ...
Believers Are Justified by Faith
Romans 1-8 As God’s apostle to the Gentiles, it was Paul who led the church in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. He made three missionary journeys to much of ...
All to the Glory of God
Quiet my heart and I’ll hear at last the thrumming love makes when pause letsus rest. Still my soul and I’ll see through the haze the myriad ways You loved ...
On Secondary Issues, Chill
I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. ...
How to Make It Through the Holidays When You Don't Feel Very Grateful
It’s that time of year again. Pumpkins are put away, Christmas décor in beginning to fill the stores, and there’s one more big Holiday to celebrate before the Christmas jingles ...
Worship That Makes Dead Things Alive
Scripture Read Ezekiel 37:1–10. Devotion I’m writing this on the heels of a really discouraging conversation. A friend I love has lost his faith in God — in His love, ...
The Presence of God’s Strength to the Lonely
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. — Psalm 25:16 Loneliness has never been a respecter of persons; it intrudes into the lives ...
The Excellent Way of God
Psalm 18:30–36 In this psalm, David recounted all the great things God had done for him. His gratitude overflowed into a litany of praise. God had been his Rock, fortress, ...
True Living Is Empowered by the Spirit
John 14:16–18, 26–27 In His final days on earth, when Jesus had to tell His disciples good-bye, He made it clear that even though He was leaving, He was not ...
God the Ageless Romancer
So long as we imagine it is we who have to look for God, we must often lose heart. But it is the other way about — He is looking ...
The Inescapable Problem of Pain
The problem of pain is perhaps the most profound question many of us raise against Christianity. How could a good God — a loving God — allow so much pain ...
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Free Online Bible Study with Lysa TerKeurst
Having your trust broken can be life-altering, but it doesn't have to be life-ruining.... Join the FREE Online Bible Study with Lysa TerKeurst and get access to 6 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 1/21