Devotions Archive

Finding God in the Scars

“That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 (NIV)

Freedom to Feel

“... where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV)

Living Sacrificially When I’d Rather Live for Self

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 (NIV)

More of Jesus, Less of Me

She Would Have Kept Going

“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7:25 (NIV)

The Easy Way To Rest When You’re Exhausted

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

The Opposite of Burnout Is Jesus

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

To the One Who Longs To Feel Known

“‘Mary!’ Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is Hebrew for ‘Teacher’).” John 20:16 (NLT)

When People Forget, God Never Does

“But Zion said, ‘The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.’ ‘Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!’” Isaiah 49:14-15 (NIV)

What Good Is Grief?

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (NIV)