“But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” —Corinthians 11:14 When I was a kid, I collected snakes. I’m not sure why, but I used to be fascinated by them. I had all kinds. I would read…
“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” —Psalm 90:12 When you’ve had an encounter with death—a near-death experience of your own or the sudden passing of a loved one—it inevitably leads…
“Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still ‘today,’ so that none…
“Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.” —Hebrews 1:14 Movies such as It’s a Wonderful Life, The Bishop’s Wife, and Angels in the Outfield have led many people to…
“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” —Hebrews 11:6 In this week’s devotions, we’ll focus on…
“Then the Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the Jordan River. Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food.’” —1…
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” —Psalm 119:105 “God is love; He doesn’t punish people.” “God wants us to be our authentic selves and not listen to people who judge us.” “God doesn’t care…
“Then Gideon said to God, ‘If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the…
“Take control of what I say, O LORD, and guard my lips.” —Psalm 141:3 It’s been said that God gave us one mouth and two ears for a reason: He wants us to listen more and to speak less. Think of how often we jump to…
“O LORD, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent, those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long.” —Psalm 140:1–2 There’s an old saying that goes, “The more things change,…