Posts with the category “daily-devotions”

Hebrews 11:1-61 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.    2 This is what the ancients were commended for.3 By faith we understand that the universe was for...  Read More

Galatians 2:2020 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for m...  Read More

There's a paradox at the heart of Christian faith that challenges everything our culture teaches us about success, fulfillment, and living our best life. It's the radical idea that to truly live, we m...  Read More

Numbers 27:15-23“Then Moses said to the Lord, “O Lord, you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Please appoint a new man as leader for the community. Give them someone who will guide them wh...  Read More

Joshua 1:1-9“After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these ...  Read More

Psalm 46:1-111 “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam...  Read More

2 Timothy 1:1-7“This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I have been sent out to tell others about the life he has promised through faith in Christ Jesus. ...  Read More

Exodus 33:7-117 “It was Moses’ practice to take the Tent of Meeting and set it up some distance from the camp. Everyone who wanted to make a request of the Lord would go to the Tent of Meeting outside...  Read More

Luke 10:25-3725 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?”26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses...  Read More

Galatians 6:9-109 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. 10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should...  Read More

Proverbs 19:1717  If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord — and he will repay you!Psalm 41:1-31 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble...  Read More

Matthew 25:31-4631 “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will...  Read More

James 2:14-2614 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who ...  Read More

Romans 8:5-175 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinf...  Read More

John 16:7-157 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world ...  Read More

Acts 7:51-5351 “You stubborn people! You are heathen at heart and deaf to the truth. Must you forever resist the Holy Spirit? That’s what your ancestors did, and so do you! 52 Name one prophet your an...  Read More

Acts 19:1-61 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions until he reached Ephesus, on the coast, where he found several believers. 2 “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when ...  Read More

John 14:16-1816 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate (Comforter, Encourager, Counselor), who will never leave you. 17 He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The w...  Read More

Romans 8:5-175 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinf...  Read More

Acts 2:37-4737 Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”38 Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God...  Read More

Acts 2:1-211 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house whe...  Read More

Jeremiah 31:31-3431 “The day is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. 32 This covenant will not be like the one I made with their ancestors when...  Read More

Genesis 1:1-191 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of...  Read More

 Luke 18:35-4335 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. 36 When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him that Jesus the...  Read More

Psalm 145:44 Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.2 Timothy 1:3-53 Timothy, I thank God for you—the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my a...  Read More

John 5:41-4441 “Your approval means nothing to me, 42 because I know you don’t have God’s love within you. 43 For I have come to you in my Father’s name, and you have rejected me. Yet if others come i...  Read More

Psalm 107:1-21 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!  His faithful love endures forever.2 Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!  Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.Mark 4:35-413...  Read More

Matthew 6:5-65 “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward ...  Read More

2 Corinthians 12:7-107 . . . to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.8 Three different times I begged the ...  Read More

Proverbs 31:25-3125 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.27 She carefull...  Read More

Matthew 6:25-3425 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothin...  Read More

Proverbs 31:2020 She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.Luke 10:38-4238 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village w...  Read More

Proverbs 31:10-1710 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?   She is more precious than rubies.11 Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.12 She brings him good, not harm, al...  Read More

Life has a way of feeling relentless, doesn't it? The alarm goes off, and before your feet hit the floor, your mind is already running through the day's demands. There's the laundry that multiplied ov...  Read More

Romans 12:14-2114 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be wil...  Read More

Luke 6:27-3627 “But to you who are listening, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one che...  Read More

Matthew 18:21-3521 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven time...  Read More

Ephesians 4:29-3229 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do n...  Read More

Colossians 3:12-1712 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one a...  Read More

1 Peter 2:9-129 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful ligh...  Read More