Time Management
Read: Ephesians 5:15-17 . . . making the best use of the time. (v. 16) Each day we have 24 hours to use, which equates to 1,440 minutes or 86,440 seconds. You have chosen to use a few minutes to read this devotional. How will you spend the remaining hours, minutes, and seconds of this […]
Live by the Spirit
Read: Galatians 5:16-25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. (v. 25) Yesterday we were reminded of the wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit. Most of the biblical resolutions we’re covering in these first fifteen days of the New Year are difficult to live out. Because of […]
Rely on the Holy Spirit
Read: John 14:15-27 I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth. (vv. 16-17) Think of items you have used today that required a power source, such as an alarm clock, coffee maker, hair dryer, vehicle, air conditioner, or cell phone. Believers […]
Repent and Forgive
Read: Matthew 18:21-35 Should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you? (v. 33) We are a week into the New Year and likely all of us have something to repent of and someone to forgive. We are imperfect people living in a world tainted by sin. Just […]
Encourage Others
Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18 Encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. (v. 11) Depending where you live, you may find yourself in a culture that is competitive, polarized, and overwhelming. It’s easy to get discouraged by the frantic pace of life, the division that exists, and the ways that […]
Live as a Steward
Read: Ecclesiastes 5:10-16, Malachi 3:8-12 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income. (Eccl. 5:10) Today’s key verse from Ecclesiastes 5:10 was written by King Solomon, one of the wealthiest individuals to ever live. Despite his wealth, he realized that a love for money can […]
January 2025 Prayer Guide
SOUTH SUDAN — Pray for the team, as they continue to create peace-building programs and partner with church leaders to promote peace in South Sudan. Give thanks for the good relationships between the church and state governments that are enabling continued ministry growth. INDONESIA — Pray for the success of the regional language devotional videos […]
Worship Regularly
Read: Hebrews 10:19-25 . . . not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some. (v. 25) Some people woke up on this Sunday morning in parts of the world where it is illegal to publicly gather for worship. Others woke up in prison with limited opportunities to worship. Most people woke up […]
Spend Time in Prayer
Read: Mark 1:29-39 Rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, [Jesus] departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. (v. 35) Praying is much like exercising. We know it’s beneficial, we often don’t do it as frequently as we’d like, we can’t always see an immediate impact, […]