On that first Christmas night the Bible tells us about the angel coming to those fearful shepherds and saying, “Fear not, I bring you good news.” What is the real meaning of that good news? During World War II, many a mother would take her son and try to keep the memory of the father who was away at war in…
Fit For Battle: Put On the Full Armor of God
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 Don’t doubt for a moment the devil’s existence, and don’t doubt for a moment that he is your Enemy. Forget the cute cartoon images of an impish figure with a pitchfork and a red…
Don’t Retire From Life
Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. – Mark 6:31 Don’t resent growing old. Many are denied the privilege. – Unknown I recall the story about a couple yearning to retire after many grueling years of work. Every year they had gone to the same isolated seaside town along the northwestern coast of the United States…
Death: The End of Construction
The dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. – John 5:25 I am still in the land of the dying; I shall be in the land of the living soon. – John Newton Death is inevitable! No one can outrun death. It will catch up to all of us eventually. When…
Now Is the Time to Strengthen Your Faith
How do we stay on course so we keep spiritually strong and aren’t diverted from the path to Heaven that God has for us? The time to deal with spiritual danger is before it happens, so be on the alert. You’ve probably heard the old adage “forewarned is forearmed.” This is also true spiritually. Think…
He Will Be Called Wonderful
He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. — Isaiah 9:6 My dictionary defines wonderful as “so unusual or magnificent that it causes wonder and amazement.” What a description of Jesus! First, Jesus was wonderful in His pre-existence. As the perfect man who was also God, He existed from all eternity. Only He is equally at home…
Love By Your Actions
‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ — Luke 10:27 Did you know that the religious leaders of Jesus’ day had more than six hundred man-made laws they were required to obey?…
Thankful Thursday: A Spirit of Thankfulness
Throughout the month of November, Devotionals Daily will be celebrating Thankful Thursday! Join us every Thursday as we meditate on all of God’s rich blessings in our lives and spend time expressing thankfulness to Him. Prepare your own personal Thankful List, or get our free downloadable Thanksgiving Bible Verses and create a blessings jar that you can…
Can We Be Sure We Are Going To Heaven?
When I die, I want to go to Heaven, but how do I know if I will end up in Heaven? The question of Heaven, and what it takes to get there is on the mind of many believers. Can I know… How can I be sure…But what if I…? Can we be sure we are…
God v. You
From the beginning of time, people have wrestled with the power of sin. It comes in many forms: pride, jealousy, immorality, and every other form of self-satisfaction. These all stem from the root of original sin, and just as Satan appealed to Eve’s appetite for the only thing God withheld, so Satan stands before us…