Devotional
Learning How to Listen to God
Untold blessings await those who pay attention to our Father’s voice. Psalm 81:8-16 The Lord wants us to pay attention to Him, but sometimes we ignore His voice and miss His blessings. Learning to listen to God is as important as learning to talk to Him—if not more so. Generally, we find it much easier…
Read MorePray Without Losing Heart
Don’t be discouraged when God’s answers don’t come as quickly as you want — He is up to something good. Luke 18:1-8 One of the most difficult aspects of prayer is perseverance. Not only do our newly made commitments to be more consistent often fail; our willingness to continue petitioning the Lord also tends to…
Read MoreDon’t be Fooled by Religion!
“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:15) In Revelation, a surprising group standing under the judgment includes those who have been duped by religion. These are church members. They have religion, but they don’t have Jesus Christ. They have been baptized. They…
Read MoreBible Reading Plans
It is Important to read a portion of the God’s Word every day! God’s Word is your spiritual food. Just as you wouldn’t go days between meals physically – neither should you spiritually! God’s Word is a light to make your way in this dark world. The amount of reading isn’t as important as that…
Read MoreGod is Faithful!
May we live with the freedom, peace, and joy Jesus died to give us! Romans 8:31-34 Throughout life, there will be times when our sins and failures might lead us to conclude that God is disappointed or angry with us. When that happens, we need to fix our eyes on the truth of Scripture and…
Read MoreAre you a ‘wise’ man?
Wise men will still seek Jesus! Text: Matthew 2:9-11 The wisest thing you can do at Christmastime, or any time, is to worship Jesus. That is the bottom of all bottom lines. The wisest thing anybody could ever do is simply worship the Lord Jesus Christ. There are a lot of people who want the…
Read MoreThe Danger of Rebellion
Disobeying God leads to suffering, but following Him brings good into our life. Galatians 6:1-10 Do you ever feel that God’s commands are restrictive and oppressive? This is a common attitude in our culture, but it’s not one that believers should have. Our heavenly Father’s commands are for our good. They train us in righteousness…
Read MoreWhat Happens After Death?
Now is the time to decide where you will spend eternity! Luke 16:19-31 Death is inevitable, but most people give that reality little thought until it’s too late. Now is the time to think seriously about what follows our earthly existence—while we still have the opportunity to make a decision that will affect our ultimate…
Read MoreThe Struggle With Jealousy
Comparing ourselves with others leads to destructive thought patterns. 1 Samuel 18:5-16 We all have desires and hopes for life. But our plans aren’t always God’s will, and the things we see others experiencing may not be what He has in store for us. We must be careful not to compare ourselves with anyone else…
Read MoreLiving in God’s Presence
Exodus 33:15-16 “And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from…
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