In Good Company
“So don’t be surprised, dear brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.” —1 John 3:13 This week we’re going to focus on passages from the first epistle of John. And we’re going to start with one that addresses the…
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The Problem with Envy
“But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” —Matthew 23:12 A woman strolling on a beach noticed a man catching crabs. Every time he caught one, he placed it in an…
Read devotionalThe Pursuit of Happiness
“Many people say, ‘Who will show us better times?’ Let your face smile on us, LORD. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you…
Read devotionalFailure: The Doorway to Success
“At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. He called out, ‘Fellows, have you caught any fish?’ ‘No,’ they replied.” —John 21:4–5 This week we’re going to look at some of the…
Read devotionalSetting Your Sights
“For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus.” —Ephesians 2:6 Because Jesus lives, all who believe in Him have hope that extends…
Read devotionalDeath Is Not the End
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” —John 11:25–26…
Read devotionalMaking Something Out of Nothing
“For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!” —Isaiah 64:4 Jesus’ retreat to the Garden of Gethsemane began a bad stretch of time for the apostle…
Read devotionalYour Will Be Done
“He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, ‘My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.’” —Matthew 26:39…
Read devotionalThe Hard Truth About Thankfulness
“So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.” —Luke 14:33 In her remarkable book The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom relates an amazing story about the importance of being thankful. Corrie and…
Read devotionalThe Hard Truth About Sharing Your Faith
“A few days later Felix came back with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish. Sending for Paul, they listened as he told them about faith in Christ Jesus. As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and…
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