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Trust God in All Your Thoughts

Trust Me in all your thoughts. I know that some thoughts are unconscious or semiconscious, and I do not hold you responsible for those. But you can direct conscious thoughts ...

When the World Looks Bleak and Threatening

Almighty God, My world is looking bleak and threatening, so I draw nearer to You. I pour out my heart to You, trusting that You’re listening — and You care. ...

Trusting That God’s Way Is Perfect

My great God, On days when my primary goal is pleasing myself, my life is filled with frustration. The attitude that things should go my way is based on a ...

What Is Wrong with the World?

Editor’s note: As an admirer of Pastor Tim Keller, I listened to hundreds of his sermons over the years. He was a wise, kind, gentle, and yet fiercely passionate follower ...

When You Don’t Feel Lovely

Editor’s note: Yesterday, we shared a devotion from Ruth Chou Simons’ beautiful book The Way of the Wildflower. You can read it here and then enjoy this excerpt! * It’s ...

When It Feels Impossible

Editor’s note: Every now and then, a truly beautiful book comes along. Ruth Chou Simons’ The Way of the Wildflower is not only filled with her unique and gorgeous artwork, ...

Leave Your Anxiety with God

As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and ...

The Way to Life

Scripture Reading: Romans 14:7–12Key Verse: Galatians 6:14 God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to ...

You Can Do This

Editor’s note: Yesterday, we shared a devotion about keeping a Kingdom mindset during times of crisis, trial, and suffering from Shawn Johnson’s Kiss the Fire. You can read it here ...

Books on Thankfulness: Unlock Joy — The Amazing Power of Practicing Gratitude

Have you ever noticed how a simple "thank you" can change your whole day? It's more than good manners. Gratitude is powerful! It’s a beautiful gift from God that can completely ...

There’s More Purpose in Your Pain Than You Could Ever Imagine: Fix Your Focus

What fire are you currently facing? Is it a broken relationship? Maybe you experienced betrayal from someone you loved and trusted. Or someone fell out of love with you and ...

Is Suicide the Unforgivable Sin?

Matthew 27:3–9; Acts 1:18–19 Every year in the United States, approximately 1.6 million people attempt suicide, and 50,000 people die from it. It is the eleventh leading cause of death ...

How Jesus Keeps Score

What does Jesus regard as the “win” for His church? The short answer is that He put us here to testify to His distinct otherness. He commissioned us primarily to ...

It is Well

Editor's note: Enjoy this devotion from Chasing Jesus by Cassie Downs. * You may relate, but there are times that I struggle to keep the faith. Faith like that of ...

Spiritual Warfare: Don't Be Afraid, Be Aware!

Let's talk about spiritual warfare. It can sound scary, can't it? The idea of a battle we can't see might feel overwhelming. But what if we changed our perspective? What ...

Pride, the First of the Seven Deadly Sins

When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom. — Proverbs 11:2 The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. It naturally comes first — for ...

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Free Bible Study featuring Max Lucado!

Free Bible Study featuring Max Lucado!

Follow Jesus Through the Holy Land

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 3/2