Posts with the category “daily-devotionals”

"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry." - Colossians 3:5 Let’s talk about getting rid of the old self. The Bible says we were all born with a base layer, but it’s not something we put on like an undershirt or underwear. It’s a sin nature, something we all start off with. God makes it clear there has to...  Read More

"When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." - Colossians 3:4 If someone asked you to define what it means to be a Christian, what would you say? I think the simplest and most accurate way to put it is this: Christ is your life. That’s real Christianity. It’s not about Jesus being a part of your life or even an important piece of it. It’s not about making Hi...  Read More

"For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." - Colossians 3:3 This verse says something powerful, you’ve died. But wait, we just read that you’ve been raised with Christ. So, what’s going on here? It’s all about identity. When Jesus died, your old self died too. The sinner separated from God is no more. That version of you is dead and gone. But it doesn’t stop there. The new yo...  Read More

"If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." - Colossians 3:1-2 Real Christianity changes how you see the world. Paul says if you’ve been raised with Christ, your focus should be on things above. It’s not just a suggestion, it’s a reminder that ...  Read More

"And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians." - Acts 11:26 The word “Christian” gets thrown around a lot, especially here in America. To some, being a Christian is just part of their family story. They grew up going to church, raised by Christian parents, and maybe even believe they've been a Christian their entire life because that’s the environment they were raised in. But here’s ...  Read More

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9 One of the most misunderstood words in the English language is the word “Christian.” Especially in the South, we live in a culture where most people claim to be Christians. We grow up in Christian homes, come from Christian fami...  Read More

"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." – Proverbs 31:28 We’ve all been there, right? That moment of panic when you realize you forgot a special day. The desperate scramble to make up for it. The grand gestures and over-the-top plans just to cover up the fact that you completely missed it. And the punchline of that story? All that effort for the most extr...  Read More

"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness." – 2 Peter 1:3 Here’s the truth. You don’t have the power to build a godly home on your own. And the good news is you were never meant to. The pressure to be perfect, to do everything right, to hold it all together? That’s not a weight you’re supposed to carry by yourself. 2 Peter 1:3 gives you a promise. “His divin...  Read More

"She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away." – Proverbs 31:14 Have you ever stopped to appreciate the relentless effort that goes into providing for others? Proverbs 31 paints a vivid picture of a woman who works tirelessly to meet the needs of her family and even those beyond her home. In verse 14, we read, “She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away.” B...  Read More

"Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels." – Proverbs 31:10 What does it mean to be a person of noble character? According to Proverbs 31, it’s about living with wisdom, integrity, and devotion. It’s about being trustworthy, dependable, hardworking, and focused on the needs of others. Have you ever noticed that a big part of the word “mothers” is the word “othe...  Read More

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." – Proverbs 31:26 Have you ever stopped to consider just how much a mother does? An article I read recently tried to break it down. They surveyed over 19,000 moms and listed all the different roles and responsibilities they take on every single day. Housekeeper, Chief Financial Officer, Laundry Manager, Uber Driver, T...  Read More

"She watches over the activities of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." – Proverbs 31:27 There’s a common misconception about what it means to be a homemaker. Too many people think it’s not a “real job.” But if you’ve ever watched someone truly embrace that role, you know the truth. It’s one of the hardest, most important jobs anyone could ever take on. I remember a moment that ...  Read More

"Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands." – Proverbs 14:1 What kind of impact are you leaving on the people closest to you? Whether you realize it or not, your influence is either building them up or tearing them down. Proverbs 14:1 paints a clear picture. “Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.” When So...  Read More

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." – Proverbs 22:6 Growing up, one of the most valuable lessons I ever learned was, “Give credit where credit is due.” And one of the main reasons I am who I am today is because God blessed me with a godly mom. She led me to the Lord on a park bench when I was just a little boy. She made sure I was in church, ...  Read More

"Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant." - 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is not about control, but many people treat it that way. They believe that if someone loves them, they should belong to them. They should answer every call, respond to every text, and prioritize them above everything else. Love becomes less about care and more about possession. That min...  Read More

"Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised." - Proverbs 31:30 There is something exciting about an instant connection. The rush of emotions, the butterflies, the feeling that you just click with someone. That kind of chemistry can be powerful, and the world says it is the most important part of love. If the spark is strong enough, the relationship wi...  Read More

"Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8The world likes to paint love as something effortless. If it is real, it should come naturally. If it is meant to be, it should not require hard work. If it takes too much effort, then maybe it was never true love in the first place. That belief is dangerous. It creates unrealistic expectations...  Read More

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Love has a way of changing people. If you have ever been around someone who just fell in love, you know exactly what that looks like. They light up when they talk about the person. They spend every spare moment thinking about them. Their schedule changes, their priori...  Read More

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever." - Psalm 136:1 Everything in this world has an expiration date. Friendships fade, seasons change, and even the strongest relationships can grow distant. People come and go, emotions rise and fall, and the things that once felt permanent can slip away in an instant. But there is one thing that will never change; God’s love...  Read More

"As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you." - John 15:9 It is one thing to believe that God loves the world. It is another thing to believe that God loves you. Personally. Deeply. Intimately. Augustine once said, “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” Think about that. The God who created the universe, who spoke the stars into existence, who rules over all things, sees yo...  Read More

"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39 Most love in this world comes with conditions. You experience it in friendships, in family relationships, and even in marriage...  Read More

"For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 The greatest kind of love is not based on feelings, attraction, or even family ties. The greatest love is agape, the love that God has for you. It is selfless, unwavering, and never dependent on what you do or do not do. It is love that gives ...  Read More

"Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, and they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her." - Genesis 29:20 Romantic love is one of the most celebrated types of love in the world. It is the kind of love that fills movies, love songs, and stories. It is the feeling of being drawn to someone, of deep affection, and of wanting to be with them forever. In the Bible, this kind of lo...  Read More

"For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." - Ruth 1:16 Family is supposed to be a place of deep love and connection. It is meant to be the kind of bond that stands firm through every season of life. In the Bible, there is a word for this kind of love; storge. It is the love that exists within families, the natur...  Read More

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time." - Proverbs 17:17 When you think about love, friendship may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But in the Bible, one of the most important kinds of love is phileo—brotherly love. It is the kind of love that binds true friends together, the kind that strengthens, encourages, and lasts through life’s challenges. One of...  Read More

"And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him." - 1 John 4:16 From the moment you were born, the world has been feeding you a fantasy about love. Through books, movies, and music, you have been told what love should look like, how it should feel, and how to find it. The problem is that when...  Read More

"There is a friend who stays closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 Love is often portrayed as something that should make you happy all the time. Movies, books, and social media paint a picture of relationships where everything is effortless, exciting, and fulfilling every single day. If love is real, it should always feel good. If you are with the right person, you should never feel lonely, fru...  Read More

"He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." - Matthew 28:6 Easter changes everything. On Friday, the world saw defeat. Jesus was beaten, mocked, and crucified. His body was laid in a tomb, sealed behind a massive stone. His followers were filled with grief, confusion, and fear. But what looked like the end was only the beginning. Because on Sunday morn...  Read More

"Joseph took the body, wrapped it in clean, fine linen, and placed it in his new tomb, which he had cut into the rock. He left after rolling a great stone against the entrance of the tomb." - Matthew 27:59-60 The day between Good Friday and Easter is often overlooked. It is the day after the suffering but before the celebration. It is the in-between. The silence after the cross but before the resu...  Read More

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." - Isaiah 53:5 Good Friday is a day that reminds us of the greatest act of love the world has ever seen. It was the day Jesus took our place, carried our punishment, and willingly endured the suffering that belonged to us. It was not just ...  Read More

"But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 We live in a world that teaches that love has conditions. It tells you that love is something you have to earn, something that is based on what you can offer. If you look a certain way, you will be loved. If you are successful enough, people will stay. If you meet certain expectations, you wi...  Read More

"Love never ends." - 1 Corinthians 13:8 The world will tell you that love is a feeling. It is the butterflies in your stomach, the rush of excitement, the spark that makes everything seem perfect. Movies, songs, and social media all paint love as something you fall into, something that just happens when the emotions are strong enough. But if love is only a feeling, what happens when those feelings...  Read More

"But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 The world treats love like a business deal. If I give to you, then you should give back to me. If I do something kind, I expect something in return. If I invest my time, energy, or emotions, there should be a return on that investment. Love becomes conditional, based on performance and recipr...  Read More

"For people will be lovers of self..." - 2 Timothy 3:2 The world has made love all about self. It teaches that love is about getting what you want, feeling how you want to feel, and making sure your needs are met first. If a relationship does not serve you, leave it. If someone does not make you happy, cut them off. Love is about self-gratification, and if someone truly loves you, they will prove ...  Read More

"The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love." - 1 John 4:8 When you hear the word love, what comes to mind? Maybe it is a relationship, a family memory, or even a scene from a movie. Every person has an idea of what love is and a belief about how to find it. Some search for it through dating apps, hoping the right match will finally bring them happiness. Others pour themselve...  Read More

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." - Isaiah 5:20 We live in a world where truth is being silenced in the name of tolerance. Society has decided that truth is offensive, outdated, and too rigid to fit within the ever-changing moral code of the culture. If you stand for biblical truth, you will be labeled as ignorant, arrogant, or into...  Read More

"But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name." - John 1:12 People struggle with the idea that Jesus is the only way to God. They hear Him say, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me," and they push back. They ask how billions of people could be wrong. They wonder if Christians are just ...  Read More

"The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who rejects the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him." - John 3:36 As a kid, you probably got in trouble at some point. Maybe you got grounded, lost privileges, or had to sit in timeout. Whatever the punishment was, it never lasted forever. No matter how serious it seemed in the moment, eventually, it passed....  Read More

"Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth." - John 17:17 There is a dangerous trend where people claim that God told them to do something that directly contradicts what He has already said in His Word. Maybe you have heard it before. Maybe you have even thought it yourself. But the truth is that God’s voice will never contradict God’s Word.Over the years, people have said all kinds of things...  Read More

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." - Romans 10:13 God’s truth is not exclusive. It is not reserved for a select few. It is not hidden behind a secret code or only available to people from a certain background. When God speaks, His truth applies to every single person, no matter where they are from or what they have done. Some people believe Jesus only came to save a specif...  Read More