Daily Devotional

“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake…” – Colossians 1:24 Paul rejoices.I am getting closer to thinking I maybe could rejoice. The more I read the Bible, the […]

Proverbs 18:17 – “The first to speak in court sounds right—until the cross-examination begins.” It’s easy to assume we know the truth when we’ve only heard one side of a

“The joyful shouting and weeping mingled together in a loud noise that could be heard far in the distance.” —Ezra 3:13 (NLT) When the foundation of the second temple was

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis 1:1 How did you and I come into existence? It’s a question many ask. According to the National Library

When you injure a muscle, often you visit a physical therapist who designs a recovery program with specific exercises to rebuild strength and flexibility. At first, you may be consistent

Someone once asked, “Is prayer your steering wheel or just a sidecar?” In other words, do you treat prayer as your guiding force or as something extra, reserved for emergencies?

Years ago, I heard the acronym JOY—Jesus, Others, and You—as a reminder of how we should order our priorities. One woman in my small group suggested it might be better

“The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love” Psalm 145:8 The Bible helps us know who God is and teaches us about His care for

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey you. Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you.” –

“Give Thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Recently, we were pulling away from the gate in Sacramento to fly

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.” Ecclesiastes 3 One day, I’ll be

Can we count our blessings too often? Of course not! The Lord shows up everywhere, in each ordinary day, if we choose to notice Him there. Reflection, enjoyment, thanks and