Daily Devotionals

“Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.” – Psalm 97:12 (GW) There are a lot of places people look for joy, but true joy can only be found in the Lord. Once you find joy in Him, it is only right that we… Read more

“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” – Hosea 6:6 (NIV) Picking out a present for someone on their birthday or Christmas can be stressful. The following are ways you can increase your chances of picking a bad gift… Be more interested in what you would like rather… Read more

“The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!” – Luke 2:11 (NLT)  In my family growing up, Christmas day was the day of opening presents. The only exception to this was that on Christmas Eve, after the reading of the Christmas story from Luke, my mom would choose… Read more

“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT) Sometimes when we think about all the changes that we know the Lord wants to make in us and our situation, it can be overwhelming. In our actions, attitudes,… Read more

“Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart.” – Proverbs 17:3 (NLT) Fire is an important element for transforming a gold nugget into a beautiful piece of jewelry. The heat of the fire liquefies the gold and allows there to be a separation between the gold and any impurities… Read more