Devotions

"For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5) Everywhere the President goes, he is surrounded by members of the Secret Service. These highly-trained guards protect current and former presidents, vice presidents, nominees of major political ...

“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.” (John 13:23) The Gospel of John is incredibly unique. The writings of Matthew, Mark and Luke were written not long after the resurrection, and they are referred to by many as Synoptic Gospels based on their ...

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Abraham is remembered for his unconditional trust in God. He very literally walked by faith, uprooting his family and leaving the familiarity of his hometown, “not knowing where he was going” (Heb. 11:8). Such faith is both rare ...

"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all." (Ecclesiastes 12:13) Why are we here? This is a question that has puzzled humanity for nearly as long as humanity has existed, and perhaps never more so than in this 21st century. The ...

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7) Fear has many names. Whether you call it insecurity, anxiety, worry, nervousness or apprehension, its effects remain the same. Science tells us that to every action there is an equal and ...

“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast.” (Hebrews 6:19) An anchor serves one purpose: to keep its vessel from moving. An anchorless boat is quickly displaced by the slightest wind or current it encounters at sea. The presence of an anchor doesn’t mean storms ...

"The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times." (Psalm 12:6) Part 1 – Meet God In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. You alone are the LORD; ...

“Truly God is good.” (Psalm 73:1) For most people, each new year begins with a long list of resolutions for change. We determine to alter the way we look, the way we act, and the way we spend our time. Personally, I’ve never been the type to head into January with more than a few New Year’s ...

In Dickens’ classic Christmas Carol, Scrooge spies two wretched children in the skirts of the Spirit of Christmas Present. Scrooge asks the spirit, “Are they yours?” 'They are Man's,' said the Spirit….This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but ...

"And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.” (1 Corinthians 7:35) According to the World Health Organization, malaria kills approximately 781,000 people annually, making it ...