Getting Through the Day with Grace

I was thinking the other day, after a good stretch of days filled with drama and trauma and…

14 Motivational Devotions for Success

Important Life Lesson from a Puppy

God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good . . . Genesis 1:31…

A Thanksgiving Prayer, Answered

Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. —Luke 2:52 (ESV) As…

A New Look at the Powerful Women of the Bible

When Ann Spangler and Jean Syswerda first released their devotional Women of the Bible, a colleague spotted it at…

The Importance of Living by God’s Grace

My God is changeless in his love for me. Psalm 59:10 (TLB) Throughout the year I have invited…

Spiritual Composting: Turn Your Personal Scraps Over to God

I consider everything a loss in comparison with the superior value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I…

She Took On a Spiritual Discipline for Lent

I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies…

Warm Your Heart as You Prepare for Winter

May Your unfailing love be my comfort, according to Your promise to Your servant. Psalm 119:76 (NIV) We…

Staying Devoted in Hot Weather

It’s hot, and my prayer life isn’t. These sweltering days leave me without much motivation. I pray, but…

Shred Last Year’s Resentments

Get rid of the old… I Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) “I meant to do my work today…” That’s the…

Renew Your Spirit This Spring

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. —Ephesians 4:23 Today I woke up with a restless…