Each week I share a devotional rooted in Scripture and designed to encourage you to walk more closely with Christ.
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The School of Hard Knocks
Read more: The School of Hard KnocksThere are seasons throughout life, ranging from joyous occasions to deepest grief and everything in between. The highs are high, and the lows are low. And even in the season of the school of hard knocks, there is always a lesson to learn.
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What Was Meant for Evil
Read more: What Was Meant for EvilWhat was meant for evil, God used for good. And so, He does in our lives as well as he works behind the scenes.
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Yahweh-Yireh
Read more: Yahweh-YirehI have often tried to understand the depths of this story, and I always walk away moved by the faith of a real man—a real father with a real heart. Read Yahweh-Yireh, about the journey.
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Satisfied
Read more: SatisfiedWe often think of being satisfied with Jesus as a source of emotional contentment. We are satisfied because He has been faithful and kind. We are satisfied because of His good character, His provision, and His daily care. And while that is a good and right basis for satisfaction, there is a deeper meaning.
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A Captive of Grace
Read more: A Captive of GracePaul’s transformed life carried that fragrance of life and freedom wherever Christ led him. His life became evidence of Christ’s victory—a captive of grace.
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Bucket List
Read more: Bucket ListWhat should a Christian’s bucket list look like? It asks the question, “How does God want me to spend the life and time He has given me?”
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His Way is Perfect
Read more: His Way is PerfectThis is a truth that has to be settled ahead of time. Before the crisis begins. Before the hurt comes. Before illness becomes a battle. Before the questions rise. His Way is Perfect.
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Before the Palace
Read more: Before the PalaceWe are living one page. God is writing the whole story. Joseph did not have the ending before he lived the beginning and the middle. He had to walk through the pages one at a time.
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Worship
Read more: WorshipPaul and Silas didn’t wait until the chains were gone before they sang. They worshiped while they were still in prison.
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Be Strengthened
Read more: Be StrengthenedSometimes, the strengthening we need does not come because our circumstances immediately change. It comes because our posture changes-a posture of worship.
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Life in the Listening
Read more: Life in the Listening“Everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24
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Trust in the Lord
Read more: Trust in the LordToday is a good day to trust Him with all your heart. Not because you understand everything, but because He is faithful in everything.
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Sowing in the Fields
Read more: Sowing in the FieldsIt is a simple and unchanging law of nature: The harvest always follows the seed. Now, is a perfect time to take inventory and examine the seed your are sowing.
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Cherish
Read more: CherishAn oyster cannot produce a pearl without first being wounded, and yet tucked inside that process is a beautiful metaphor—one that invites us to see pain differently and cherish how a pearl is made.
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Seeking in the Ashes
Read more: Seeking in the AshesWhat could a fire, a mangled building, a little Sunday school room, and a Bible in the corner teach us about the enduring Word of God? Read Seeking in the Ashes to find out.
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The In-between Seasons
Read more: The In-between SeasonsAny time spent with God is never ordinary. His grace is still at work-even in the waiting, in-between seasons.
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Grace in the Waiting
Read more: Grace in the WaitingGrace in the Waiting reminds us that this period of waiting is crucial for spiritual growth and preparation, deepening our reliance on God.
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Did God Really Say?
Read more: Did God Really Say?The enemy’s deception often begins subtly, questioning God’s Word to undermine our confidence and lead us away from truth. We must recognize lies and stand firm in the truth of God’s messages. Will you recognize a lie?
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God is still God
Read more: God is still GodWhat will you do when the questions come? Lean on Deuteronomy 4:35 and trust His goodness.
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Llama Lessons
Read more: Llama LessonsDid you know that llamas are often used to guard sheep? Ranchers have found them to be an effective defense against coyotes. There is a lesson here. Read Llama Lessons to keep reflecting.
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Unashamed
Read more: UnashamedBefore sin, Adam and Eve were fully uncovered yet completely unashamed. This devotional explores how shame entered through sin and how God’s covering restores what was lost.
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Mercies in Disguise
Read more: Mercies in DisguiseWhat if one of God’s “no’s” in your life was actually His loving care? Sometimes his answers are simply mercies in disguise.
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Not One Millimeter
Read more: Not One MillimeterYou’ve probably heard the proverb, “Give the devil an inch and he will take a mile.” While that saying is not found in Scripture, it certainly reflects a truth the Bible teaches—one that becomes clear when we consider Ephesians 4:27: “And do not give the devil a foothold.” (NIV)
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Guardrails for Life
Read more: Guardrails for LifeNot every command of God is a restriction. Some are rescue. His commands are guardrails, not burdens.
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Hinds’ Feet on High Places
Read more: Hinds’ Feet on High PlacesThe path God leads us on is not always the one we would choose. Yet not one step of the journey is wasted. Explore Hinds’ Feet on High Places and be encouraged.
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From Eternity Past
Read more: From Eternity PastThe Easter story —the cross and the resurrection — were not an afterthought in the New Testament narrative; they were part of God’s redemptive plan from the very beginning.
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Joy – the Abundant Life
Read more: Joy – the Abundant LifeAbiding in Christ leads to the fruit of joy, which reflects a deep union with the Savior, resulting in a fulfilled and abundant life. Explore Biblical joy here.
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Kindness – the Abundant Life
Read more: Kindness – the Abundant LifeAbundant life spills over. What Christ does in us, He shares through us. Kindness – the Abundant Life explores this dynamic fruit of the Spirit.
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Mercies in Disguise Encouragement
Read more: Mercies in Disguise EncouragementScripture reminds us that God “does not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11
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Patience – the Abundant Life
Read more: Patience – the Abundant LifePatience involves trust in God’s timing. Biblical examples illustrate how waiting transforms faith and character, revealing patience as an active spiritual practice in living abundantly.
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Peace – the Abundant Life
Read more: Peace – the Abundant LifeThe same peace that sustains believers in tragedy sustains believers in the ordinary. Both are real. Both are God’s work. God’s peace is not merely possible for abundant living, it is the life Christ offers today, in whatever today holds.
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How Precious- Loved Securely
Read more: How Precious- Loved SecurelyChicks are sheltered only when they come under the wings. The mother does not pin them down—she opens her wings and calls. How precious – Loved Securely explores Psalm 36:7 and the quiet truth that refuge is found in nearness.
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So great is His Lovingkindness -Loved Tenderly
Read more: So great is His Lovingkindness -Loved TenderlyJust how high are the heavens? How great is God’s lovingkindness? And what does that mean for me, right here, where I am? So great is His Lovingkindness -Loved Tenderly explores all of this.
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But God
Read more: But GodLife’s burdens can feel overwhelming, but Scripture offers hope with the phrase “But God,” reminding us of His mercy, redemption, and unwavering presence.
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Give Thanks to the Lord – Loved Steadfastly
Read more: Give Thanks to the Lord – Loved SteadfastlyThis powerful verse, Psalm 136:1, does not merely speak to the heart—it draws us into adoration. Before any lesson is learned, it calls for a response, inviting us into worship rooted in who God is and what He has always been.
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The LORD is My Shepherd -Loved Personally
Read more: The LORD is My Shepherd -Loved PersonallyFebruary highlights love and through Psalm 23:1, we see God’s abundant love as a Shepherd, fulfilling our needs and redefining our understanding of goodness.
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Be Still and Know
Read more: Be Still and KnowBased on Psalm 46:10, this verse invites us to slow down and invite the Lord to show us new things. Utilizes new verse mapping tool for deeper study.
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Under His Watchful Eye
Read more: Under His Watchful EyeWhen I see the lake resting under the moonlight, amid the stillness and quiet, I am reminded that God is not still. He is guarding, caring, and always watching over you and me.
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Will I Walk? – Devotional
Read more: Will I Walk? – DevotionalThe devotional emphasizes that our journey with God involves ongoing growth and trust, shaping our faith and leading to a personal testimony of His faithfulness.
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Will I trust?- Devotional
Read more: Will I trust?- DevotionalTrusting God fully, even amid uncertainty is the mark of a growing believer. Trust involves surrendering control, obeying without clarity, and commiting one’s life to the Lord, as He leads. Explore these truths in Will I Trust? – Devotional.
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Encourage- The Lord’s Purposes Prevail
Read more: Encourage- The Lord’s Purposes PrevailReflect on how God’s plans are greater and better than anything we could plan for ourselves in Encourage- The Lord’s Purposes Prevail.
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Will I remain? -Devotional
Read more: Will I remain? -DevotionalTo remain, to abide, is not passive. It is a conscious choice we make to walk with the Good Shepherd. In this ‘Will I remain? -Devotional’, explore what it means to remain in His good care and be shaped by what He desires for each of us.
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God Speaks Grace Devotional
Read more: God Speaks Grace DevotionalThe start of a new year encourages reflection on God’s grace, highlighted by the meaningful name chosen for the author’s daughter, Emrie Grace. Read to find out how this name reflects God’s invitation to you.
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The Savior Has Come Devotional
Read more: The Savior Has Come DevotionalThe Savior’s birth marks the fulfillment of God’s promise, transitioning from darkness to light. But this humble beginning doesn’t end in a manger of hay. Explore The Savior Has Come Devotional.
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The Chosen Bible Devotional
Read more: The Chosen Bible DevotionalMary and Joseph were chosen for their willingness to obey God. Amidst uncertainty and societal repercussions, ordinary believers today can fulfill extraordinary purposes too.
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Breaking the Silence-Bible Devotional
Read more: Breaking the Silence-Bible DevotionalFor 400 years, God’s silence precedes the arrival of His messenger John. Announced to the humble priest Zacharias, God’s plan for Advent unfolds. We can reflect on God’s faithfulness and His desire to speak to us anew.
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The Thanksgiving Special-Bible Devotional
Read more: The Thanksgiving Special-Bible DevotionalCan you find gratitude in pain? Read more about Sandra’s heartfelt story as she grapples with grief but learns through an unexpected flower arrangement.
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Oh, What is Man?-Bible Devotional
Read more: Oh, What is Man?-Bible DevotionalDiscover how the beauty of creation points us to a personal God. Explore Psalm 8; reflect on why God is mindful of us and learn why knowing Him intimately is life’s greatest treasure.
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A Hearing Heart – Bible Devotional
Read more: A Hearing Heart – Bible DevotionalSeeking to have a calm heart in an increasingly chaotic world comes only one way. “A Hearing Heart” explores how to seek wisdom and understanding.
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Called to the Altar-Bible Devotional
Read more: Called to the Altar-Bible DevotionalExplore how the altar call is a sacred invitation to approach God, rooted in Biblical history, allowing modern believers to express devotion, seek restoration, and renew their commitment in worship.