Mark
When significant events happen in our lives, we often mark them with actions or physical objects—tangible reminders of important milestones or spiritual turning points. Baptism, for example, is an...
Category: Devotionals
Stand
This day had been a long time coming: Joshua was about to lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. But first, Joshua faced an extraordinary challenge: the Jordan River, which was at flood...
Risk
Since creation, God has partnered with people to do good in this world. Adam and Eve stewarded the Garden of Eden and the animals. Moses led God’s people out of Egypt. Joshua led God’s people into...
Help
In our Pinterest-ready society, it can be easy to make snap judgments about someone based on superficial things like appearance, circumstances, or work. But do those things really offer us insight...
Obey
Have you ever completed a huge task, having done all that was asked of you—and then been told, “But wait! There’s more!” Maybe your parents asked you to mow the lawn, which you did.
Be
Have you ever taken on a project or started a job in which the person who preceded you was awesome? Perhaps the star salesperson at your company has retired, and you’re now expected to surpass her...
Commission
Have you ever helped a child learn to ride a bike? Or do you remember learning to ride a bike yourself?
Believe
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, The New York Times published an article titled, “Why We Romanticize the Past.” The article listed a litany of things we found bothersome before the pandemic.
Hide
Have you ever had a season where you felt overlooked or unseen? Perhaps you were convinced you have something to offer at work, home, or church, but the opportunity to display your abilities hasn’t...