May 29, 2022“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6 Over the last few days, we have talked about the consequences of worrying. We have learned that worrying does us no good. Almost half of the things we worry about never happen, and the other half we cannot change the outcome. We have als...  Read More

May 28, 2022“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 When you read the title of today’s devotion, you probably felt some strong feeling or emotion. Maybe you immediately dismissed this idea and thought of it as clickbait. Maybe you wondered why we would even ask this question. But did you read the ve...  Read More

May 27, 2022“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 If you consider the word for “worry” that Paul uses in today’s key passage, understand that that word can mean many differe...  Read More

May 26, 2022“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 Julius Caesar was correct when he said that “as a rule, men worry more about what they can’t see than what they can see.” I...  Read More

May 25, 2022“I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 7:32  Yesterday, I told the story of the first time my wife was pregnant. It wasn’t long before we got the news that the baby had gone to be with our Savior. But the story did not stop there… only a few months later, I came home from work and my...  Read More

May 24, 2022“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  I remember one afternoon in 2004 like it was yesterday. It had been a long day, and I came home exhausted. My wife, Audra, greeted me at the door and followed me up the stairs, and told me, “You’re going to be a dad! ...  Read More

May 23, 2022“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4 If you want to overcome fear, you must face your fears head-on, you must actively pursue courage, and you must not cling to the illusion of safety. We have spent the last two days talking about these first two ideas. We know we must face our ...  Read More

May 22, 2022“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6 If you want to overcome fear, there are three important things you must do. The first one we talked about yesterday: you must face your fears. Next, you must actively pursue courage. When you pursue God, you actually...  Read More

May 21, 2022“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 Over the last few days, we have discussed the topic of fear, and how it can freeze your faith and your relationship with Christ. If we want to avoid this, then we must ask the question, “What can we do to escape t...  Read More

“I and the Father are One.” – John 10:30 Jesus claimed to be the ONLY way to God. The idea that Jesus is the exclusive path to God may sound narrow-minded to some, but the truth remains unwavering.In John 10:30, Jesus boldly declares, “I and the Father are One.” This statement is at the heart of the Christian belief that Jesus is not merely a way to God, but He is God incarnate. To un...  Read More

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.’” – John 14:6-7 Have you ever thought about the audacious claims of Jesus? In John 14:6-7, He boldly declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father e...  Read More

March 31, 2024“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” – Matthew 7:13-14Isn’t it amazing how the message of the gospel has echoed through the ages with unwavering clarity? Take a trip with me back to the book of Genesis, wher...  Read More