Devotion
An Unlikely Pair
God pairs unlikely people like Abraham, the friend of God, and Rahab, the Canaanite prostitute, to show that both were counted righteous by faith that acts.
The Elements of (Eternal) Life
The four physical necessities of life—water, air, food, and light—each point to a deeper spiritual necessity found in Christ, who is described in Scripture as living water, the breath of life, the bread of life, and the light of the world.
Fragile on Purpose
Like a sand dollar, we are fragile and easily broken, but God can use our brokenness to reveal the purpose and strength He has placed within us.
Between Shells
Hermit crabs must repeatedly leave an outgrown shell and risk being exposed to find a new one — a picture of trusting God rather than ourselves in life’s vulnerable in-between moments.
Joel’s Warning, Joel’s Promise
Joel’s prophecies of judgment, repentance, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit remind us that God disciplines those He loves to draw them back into relationship with Him.
The Dead Wood Needs to Go
A dead tree (and a battered Jeep) remind you that God, the gardener, prunes away what’s no longer alive in you so what’s fruitful can thrive.
The Three Human Rebellions: Lessons from Genesis and Modern Reflections
In the early chapters of Genesis, we encounter three pivotal instances of human rebellion that have left a profound impact on the course of human history.
Empty Airports
When life puts us in an unexpected holding pattern, we can trust that God is present and working—even when all we can see is an empty concourse and a flashing DELAYED sign.
Spiritual Dog Days
Even during the spiritual “dog days,” when our hearts feel weary and our motivation fades, God invites us to keep seeking Him and promises to renew our strength.
A Forecast You Can Believe
God pours out showers of grace and righteousness on His people, then sends us into the world to become a blessing to others.
Words and Actions: the Inherent Misuse of Each, by Citizen Writer: Alan Hand
When we leave this world, if our bodies are dug up, our sex will be that assigned as that we are given by God at birth. Our Genetic material, our skeletal remains with not be what we associate our self as being. We will be labeled man or woman based on birth.
You’re Here for a Reason: Lessons from Esther
God has placed you exactly where you are, at exactly this moment, with the gifts and opportunities you need to faithfully serve Him—for such a time as this.
Honest Enough?
A culture comfortable with white lies and half-truths challenges Christians to pursue the harder calling of speaking truth with both honesty and love.
Isaiah for Uncertain Times
The headlines can feel relentless. Conflict in the Middle East seems unending. We live in a post-9/11 world where threats feel constant, truth is debated, and morality often seems negotiable. Wars rage, leaders posture, and it doesn’t take much scrolling through the news to wonder if everything is coming apart. Perhaps that is why this …
Cling to Christ
When frustrations, disappointments, and sorrows arise, believers can cultivate the habit of turning first to prayer by intentionally placing reminders of God’s presence before their eyes and choosing, again and again, to cling to Christ.
Time for Another Great Awakening
America is entering an uncharted, revolutionary time. We are no longer the America of our founders or even the America that existed twenty years ago.
Blessed Is the Nation Whose God Is the Lord
As America marks 250 years of history, Christians can celebrate God’s blessings and our nation’s remarkable achievements while honestly confessing our failures and seeking renewed faithfulness to Christ.
The Human Operating System: Why We Can’t Stop Fighting
What if the greatest battlefield of the 21st century isn’t a nation, a border, or a data center—but the human mind itself?
Every one of us runs on programming: beliefs, identity, experiences, fears, and loyalties that shape how we see the world. Today, those operating systems are colliding. Social media, political tribes, and algorithm-driven outrage have turned neighbors into enemies and disagreement into warfare. The question is no longer whether we’re being programmed. The question is who is writing the code—and whether we’re still capable of distinguishing truth from manipulation.
In an age of constant outrage, perhaps the most radical act is to pursue truth, beauty, and love over tribal loyalty.