November 3, 2026
Capturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth Keifer
Landon Shuman
Devotionals
Devotionals gathers Christian Standard articles designed to encourage daily faithfulness through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Here you’ll find short, accessible readings that connect God’s Word to everyday life—offering wisdom for discipleship, comfort in hardship, and reminders of the hope found in Christ. These devotionals aim to help readers stay rooted in the gospel, grow in spiritual maturity, and practice consistent habits of worship and obedience.
Diving for Pearls
Jesus’ parable of the pearl of great price reminds us that life requires choices between competing treasures—and that knowing and following Christ is worth more than anything else.
Don’t Just Stand There—Do Something!
Ecclesiastes 11 challenges believers to move forward even when success is uncertain, reminding us that preparation matters—but eventually wisdom, persistence, and faith require us to act.
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The River Always Wins
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Left Out?
National Left-Handers Day prompts a lighthearted reflection on southpaws, Scripture, Ehud’s surprising courage, and Joshua’s reminder not to turn from God’s Word to the right or left.
Preparing for the Day of Death
Ecclesiastes teaches that the house of mourning can make the heart wise, helping believers face death with honesty, courage, and confidence in eternal life.
Be Careful What You Say
Ecclesiastes warns against unfiltered words, unfulfilled promises, and unnecessary speech, reminding believers that wise, sincere, and carefully chosen words can bring life.
The Power of One
Jesus endured utter loneliness on the cross so that those forgiven and adopted into God’s family might trust his sacrifice and know they are never alone.
A Time for Everything
Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us time is precious, non-renewable, and given by God. Every season offers an opportunity to live wisely and prepare for eternity.
Playing a Difficult Role
Using the metaphor of “second fiddle,” this devotional highlights the quiet challenge of supportive roles. From Andrew to Barnabas, Scripture shows faithful servants who added harmony without seeking…
A MOTHER’S TREASURES
Mary couldn’t preserve memories with journals or photos, but she “treasured up all these things” in her heart. Luke’s insight invites believers to remember Jesus through the memorial…
Treasures New and Old
Jesus said disciples bring out “new treasures as well as old.” David Faust reflects on Matthew 13:52, urging churches to value both Testaments, honor past wisdom, and embrace…
TWO TEMPLES
A reflection on Solomon’s temple, the torn veil at Jesus’ death, and the believer as God’s temple. In Christ, the barrier is removed—and Communion reminds us we live…
Learning to Lean
Using Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me,” David Faust challenges the claim that faith is merely a crutch. Scripture calls us to trust the Lord, reject self-reliance, and lean…
Bring It to Me
A devotional reminder from Matthew 14 and a broken-lighthouse story: when you feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, or beyond repair, God’s answer is gracious and steady—“Bring it to me.”
