Listen to author Sheridan Voysey read this devotion aloud in the video below. But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. — Ephesians 4:7 I made a number of discoveries while writing The Making of Us — one of them being that the trials of life can actually release our greatest gifts into…
Six Hours One Friday Week One — Anchor Deep
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. — Hebrews 6:19 Anchor deep. Say a prayer. And, hold on. ~ Max Lucado Welcome to the Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study with our dear friend and teacher, Max Lucado! I’m so glad you’re joining us on this journey toward…
Consistent in Prayer: Picked Out of the Crowd
As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. — Matthew 27:32 When you were a child, did you ever get roped into the post-meal kitchen cleanup? You could always tell that it was about that time because the adults would start pushing…
Jesus’ Favorite
I’m Looking at You, John My sister is the oldest of six grandchildren born to my maternal grandmother and grandfather, and she has a nickname for herself that has made us giggle for the last few years, mainly because it’s true. She started calling herself “#1” in high school, and was usually pretty quick to…
You Are Never Alone
Do you ever feel lonely? Recently, I was at an event full of people. Everyone else seemed gabby and was effortlessly making easy connections with others. I just felt out of sorts. Someone had said something to me earlier that day that hurt my feelings and knocked me off kilter. It was one of those…
Mary’s Extravagant Gift
Mary’s Extravagant Gift Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. — John 12:3 She was the only one who believed Him. Whenever He spoke of His death, the…
We Can Belong, Or We Can Be Used
Editor’s Note: It’s Sit & Listen Saturday at Devotionals Daily. Enjoy reading as well as listening to this devotion from Dance Stand Run by Jess Connolly. Listen on the blog or on your Alexa device by enabling the skill and then prompting, “Alexa, ask devotionals to read today’s devotion.” You can sit with us. You…
Holy Roar: SHABACH
Shâbach, shaw-bakh ́: To address in a loud tone. To shout. To commend, glory, and triumph.1 One generation shall praise (shâbach) Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. — Psalm 145:4 NKJV Brandy and I started our family in the shadow of the windy city, and though it was a great place…
Making Bedtime a Treasured & Meaningful Time with Your Children
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I had just announced to our four kids it was time for bed. One child, responded that he was hungry. Another with an emotional meltdown. Our oldest son forgot he needed a test signed, which led to a rather lengthy discussion of other assignments due later…
The Cross-Examination
Col. Jessep: You want answers? Lt. Kaffee: I think I’m entitled. Jessep: You want answers? Kaffee: I want the truth! Jessep: You can’t handle the truth! ~from the film A Few Good Men Few scenes are as gripping in the movies — or in real life — as the tenacious and effective cross-examination of a…