Devotional Archives for Encouragement for Today
As a Christian parent, you may wonder if your children are learning from Scripture or if it's just a waste of time. But according to Paul's letters to Timothy, continuing in what you have learned and teaching your children the Holy Scriptures can make them wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Christina Patterson shares her personal struggle with excessive phone use and how she discovered the importance of self-control through a biblical verse, 1 Corinthians 6:12. By seeking God, setting boundaries, and giving herself grace, Patterson offers practical steps to break free from habits that compromise one's freedom in Christ.
As a Christian woman in Iran, where following Jesus is a high-risk endeavor, Zahra shares her harrowing experience of imprisonment and persecution for her faith. Despite the darkness she faced, Zahra clings to God's promises, finding strength in prayer and the assurance that Christ will never leave or forsake her.
Inadequacy can be a powerful invitation to trust, but it's often viewed as a disqualification that drives us to strive for self-sufficiency rather than dependence on God. By recognizing the two different kinds of trust - one in ourselves and one in Christ - we can choose to lean into our lack and find freedom from the need to prove, protect, and perform, ultimately flourishing in God's provision, power, and peace.
A troubled heart can be a heavy burden, but what if Jesus' promise of peace is not just a distant memory, but an ongoing reality? In this powerful devotional, Joanna Weaver shares her personal journey of discovering the true source of peace and how it can transform every area of our lives.
Donna Jones, a member of COMPEL Training, reflects on how societal expectations often define us by our current circumstances, rather than who we are in Christ. By embracing the truth that "who we are" trumps "where we are," we can live more fully obedient to God and experience His grace and peace, regardless of our physical location.
Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful lesson from Joshua's story about obedience and trust in God's ways, even when the situation looks hopeless. By walking by faith, not sight, and taking step-by-step obedience, we can find victory in God's plan, even if we don't understand the "why" behind it.
Ruth Schwenk shares a personal story of learning to live faithfully right where she is, as a young Christian who was called to stop living for herself and instead serve Jesus in every aspect of her life. Through her journey, she reflects on the importance of faithfulness and obedience, using the example of Moses' mother Jochebed, whose hidden faithfulness had an eternal impact on generations to come.
Meghan Mellinger shares her personal struggle with burnout and exhaustion, finding herself "running on empty" after years of constant hustle and productivity. She explores the biblical concept of rest and how Jesus modeled a different kind of rest that is restoring, not just distracting, offering practical insights for incorporating a day of rest into one's life.
Alice Matagora, a former college student and non-Christian, shares her personal story of how God used her life to advance His Kingdom despite her past struggles with shame and sin. Through her journey, she reveals that anyone can be used by God to save the world, regardless of their background or circumstances, and invites readers to discover their own role in sharing the love of Jesus with others.