The Kingdom of God has come in person through the obedience of Jesus as He offered Himself as the perfect priest, prophet, and king. In turn, He entrusts and empowers us to live out a kingdom on earth as it exists and operates in Heaven. And I confer on you a kingdom, He said, just…
Turn Off the Tech
Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. — Galatians 1:10 ESV I started using Instagram on May 7, 2011, to be exact. Though many of my friends were…
Shout to the Lord
1993 The Bible contains promises for every problem and a word of assurance for every need. When faced with anger or anxiety, we can always find a word from God to nudge us onward and upward — if only we’ll open His Book. That’s what Darlene Zschech did one dark day in 1993. Darlene was…
You Do You?
Editor’s note: Today’s devotion is from Levi Lusko’s new devotional, Roar Like a Lion, for kids aged 6-10. Feel free to share this with your young friends and forward to moms and dads you love! Do what is right to other people. Love being kind to others. And live humbly, trusting your God. — Micah…
The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
Editors Note: Amazing prophecies of God’s plans for the world can be found embedded in the customs of the feasts of Israel. The intricate detail of the prophecies illustrated in the observances of these feasts provide insight into God’s plan for the ages. On the evening of September 15th Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement begins…
Yom Kippur Part 2: The Observances of the Day of Atonement
Editors Note: We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s devotion from Unlocking the Secrets of the Feasts. If you didn’t get a chance to read Part 1, here it is. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement is October 8-9. For Jews, it is a day of repentance to God often observed by 25 hours of fasting, going to synagogue…
The Case for Heaven: Will There Be Pets in Heaven?
A Question about Eternal Life with God In a day when speculation about Heaven runs rampant, I’ve found it both exciting and refreshing to carefully examine what Scripture says. ~ Randy Alcorn, “5 Curious Questions About Heaven” When the topic is Heaven, questions proliferate. The image of a new Heaven and a new earth stimulates…
Blessing Your Grandkids
Before we launch into some creative and meaningful ideas for grandparents, let me (John) share with you something I remember vividly about my grandfather. We called it the Great Parakeet Fiasco, and it became a legend in our home. I was in second grade. Our parakeet had escaped from its cage while we were at…
God’s Words of Life on Grandchildren
From everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with their children’s children — with those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts. — Psalm 103:17-18 May the Lord bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your…
Praying for a Job
Praying for a Job I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you. — Psalm 32:8 I can’t tell you how many parents, when they heard I was working on this book, let me know they had a story to share. I…