Daily Devotional

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 When I was a little boy, I remember driving from my hometown of Stockton, California to San Francisco. I loved… Continue Reading Bridges

“For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our… Continue Reading Living Before the Audience of One

When Love Is Stronger Than Payback “We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us…” – 2 Corinthians 6:8 (NLT) Someone once… Continue Reading When Love Is Stronger Than Payback

“I can assure you that he prays hard for you and also for the believers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.” — Colossians 4:13 (NLT) There’s a story—maybe you’ve heard one like… Continue Reading The Gift of Being Prayed For

“Be strong and courageous, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Growing in almost every area of life requires personal commitment. Most people… Continue Reading Our Choice

“I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments.” — Colossians 2:4 (NLT) Shortly after I became a believer in Christ, I had a few… Continue Reading Anchored in Truth

I recently watched an old episode of The Waltons where a new preacher came to town, preaching hellfire and brimstone. His sermons were intense, warning of God’s coming wrath and judgment. The… Continue Reading Mercy

“I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.” — Colossians 1:24… Continue Reading Joy Because of the Why

“This includes you who were once far away from God. You were his enemies, separated from him by your evil thoughts and actions. Yet now he has reconciled you to… Continue Reading Once Far, Now Near

“You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you…” Deuteronomy 5:33 Ever thought about this: “What if God wrote a review of my life? What would… Continue Reading Checking In

Philippians 4:2 (NLT) — “Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you your disagreement.” Paul has just been lifting our eyes to the majesty of Christ—the One who… Continue Reading Grace in Real Life

“Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who… Continue Reading True Enjoyment