Devotionals

Jeremiah 17:8  “He is like a tree planted by water,     that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes,     for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought,     for it does not cease to bear fruit.” When my journey with Christ first began, I…

2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” In 2 Corinthians 9:7, we are reminded of the importance of giving from the heart. God loves a cheerful giver, someone who gives willingly and joyfully, not out of…

John 7:38 “Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.” During the difficult and challenging moments of our lives, John 7:38 reminds us that Jesus extends an invitation to all who believe in Him to come and drink deeply from the…

Galatians 5:13 “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather serve one another humbly and in love.” Freedom is a precious gift, one that invites us to pause and consider not just what we are freed from, but what we are freed…

Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists, winding roads, and choices that often leave us unsure of which direction to take. In these moments of uncertainty, it is easy to feel overwhelmed,…

Ephesians 1:4 “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” As Father’s Day comes and goes, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the influence and impact of our earthly fathers. For some, this reflection is filled with joy and…

Galatians 6:3 “For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” The other day as my husband Joe and I were doing our Bible study; we came across Galatians 6:3. As I read the verse, it struck me like a lightning bolt.  The phrase “when he is nothing” boomed in my…

Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord.” In our fast-paced world, where every moment is touched by urgency and instant gratification, the concept of waiting can often feel uncomfortable and like a challenge. We have become accustomed to quick results—clicking a button and seeing…

2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” In the journey of life, we are faced by ever-changing seasons, some are like a desert where we face challenges and feel like there is no end in sight while others seem more like a garden…

Ephesians 4:7 “But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gifts.” Grace is one of the most beautiful and profound gifts we receive from God, yet it often surpasses our own understanding. In Ephesians 4:7, Paul opens our eyes to a transformative truth that grace is not a…