Christmas and gift giving. The two have always been associated with each other for good reason. The magi gave Jesus the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The shepherds gave Jesus the gift of their time and belief. Mary gave Jesus the gift of her womb. The offerings seem practical. The wise men’s treasures could…
First Flight
Editor’s note: It’s time to start seeing all of God’s blessings for what they really are — gifts. There are truly too many to count when you step back to see what gets you through an entire day. Ann Voskamp has an intricate eye for the detail in the smallest of blessings. Her poetic voice…
Make It Happen: Seeds
When you identify and remove weeds from your garden, you make room for new things to grow. You prepare for greatness by clearing the soil for the seeds God wants you to plant. What is it that God wants you to make happen? What does He want you to grow to fulfill His purpose for…
10 Favorite Devotional Gifts 2016
Our team here at Devotionals Daily loves books, and we love giving books as presents – especially devotionals. We’re not just saying that (because, of course, we want you to keep reading your free daily email devotional from us well into 2017), but there is something special about giving a devotional as a gift. A devotional…
Using Your Gifts and Talents
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them. — Romans 12:6 ESV Many women have bought into the lie that there is a right way and a wrong way to do everything. Often we are unable to acknowledge the gifts in another woman without feeling envious of her or…
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
(Acts 2) What if I told you that for the rest of this week, in every text you send, every email you write, every conversation you have, regardless of whom you are talking to, you have to skip every third word? No matter what, you have to skip every third word. How do you think…
But Now I See
Life sometimes provides the opportunity to give up something we think we need in exchange for something we truly need. True, it seems like a simple concept, but it took me a great deal of time, and a little bit of pain, to discover the thing I needed to surrender in order to be blessed. It started as a…
God Does Not Give Us Gifts He Does Not Intend for Us to Use
Editor’s Note: Shawn Michaels, aka “The Heartbreak Kid”, “The Showstopper”, “The Headliner”, “The Main Event”, “The Icon”, and “Mr. Wrestlemania” is an eleven-time winner of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and WWE’s Match of the Year Award. He has been blessed enough to be the WWE World Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, Royal Rumble winner (twice), Intercontinental Champion, World…
What’s in Your Hand: Sack Lunch Spirituality
What is that in your hand? —Exodus 4:2 Amid a windfall of miracles and supernatural events among the Five Thousand, Jesus’ disciples seemed worried. While blinded eyes opened, lame legs walked, and deaf ears heard, the Twelve were concerned about another need: getting hungry. Philip answered… “It would take more than half a year’s wages…
The Value of Handmade Gifts at Christmas
And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ – Acts 20:35 (NKJV) A couple of years ago, during a time of dreaming with God about my life, I wrote down, “I will hand make every gift I give for Christmas.” It is a lofty goal that…
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