Devotionals

Serving God in the Second Half

Everyday Halloween

For kids, Halloween comes once a year. But if you think about it, adults put on disguises much more frequently . . .

A Rooster Reminder

Every time he heard a rooster crow, did Peter choose to be reminded, “I messed up, but I am forgiven”?

Chosen

At least once this past week you almost certainly felt overwhelmed or inadequate. But knowing Christ and how much he values us should lift us up as nothing…

Stopping Traffic

Communion time in our worship gatherings is like meeting a hearse in traffic. It’s a call to move out of the busyness and pause to reflect.

Netzer

Sometime in the first century, as Jewish refugees returned from exile, they settled in an area near the Sea of Galilee and named their new town Nazareth after…

A Time for Courage

The church historically has multiplied during times of persecution, and it’s possible we will see growth as we come out of this pandemic. The church needs to be…

Lemuel’s Mother: Praiseworthy Advisor and Model

We know little of Lemuel except that he was a king, a poet, and a man who appreciated his good mother.

Mary: Waiting with Faith

Mary used her mind to inform her heart. She observed, she listened, she reflected, she sought wisdom and understanding. We can do the same.

Hannah: Grit and Grace in Desperate Circumstances

At a time when people were doing what was right in their own eyes, our hero courageously trusted and committed to what was righteous before God.

Esther: Choosing the Right Thing Even When It’s the Hard Thing

No matter the outcome, choosing the right thing when it’s the hard thing is always a good thing.

Manoah’s Wife: Unnamed but Not Anonymous

Israel was in big trouble, and they needed a big solution, and God revealed his big plan to a wife who displayed big faith.

Ruth: How God Weaved Her Story of Redemption into His

Ruth went from being an outsider to being part of the lineage of Jesus. Her story helped pave the way to the greatest story ever told. Your story…

Deborah: Bronze-Age Wonder Woman

Deborah's complete confidence in God made her a strong leader for her people.

God’s Presence

We set aside time for this meal to thank God for his promises, provisions, and most of all, his presence.