Daily Bible Devotions
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James 5:1
All for one and one for all
The other day I read a story about a British marine named Matthew Croucher. Croucher and three other marines were walking through a dangerous area in Afghanistan when he looked down and suddenly reali
Reviewed November 1, 2025
Mark 16:1
What doest thou here?
In my teenage years I was in love with a beautiful girl. We dated for many years after that, growing to be best friends. Eventually, we realized that we wanted to go our separate ways. We spent so m
Reviewed October 30, 2025
Leviticus 23:32
My waiting soul
In modern times everything has gotten easier and faster. We want things "on demand," order things directly to our house, and even can call cars to come to pick us up through our phones. If we have to
Reviewed October 30, 2025
Genesis 1:6
The One who Knows our Every Need
Watching a mother handle her young children is a beautiful sight to see. The children are energetic and bouncing, yet she is able to serve meals, avoid messy spills, wipe noses and mouths, tie shoelac
Reviewed October 30, 2025
James 5:20
The only true word
In modern times, more people are losing their faith in religion, which is and was the backbone of civilization for thousands of years. Many people claim that religion is not real and that science is t
Reviewed October 29, 2025
Genesis 1:16
See the invisible, hear the inaudible
Have you ever been to a different country and worshipped at a church? On a musical mission trip to Brazil I experienced this unique opportunity. I am unable to speak Portuguese, so it was basically i
Reviewed October 29, 2025
Mark 16:1
Cries to God are Heard
Times of desperation come from time to time in life. Sometimes it's a school test, or it can be something as grave as waiting to hear the results of a surgery. Whatever it is, it can be overwhelming,
Reviewed October 29, 2025
James 5:20
What would you like to be known for?
What qualities would you use to describe yourself in three words? Think about it for a minute. The first word on your three-word list is probably the quality that you value the most in yourself. The
Reviewed October 27, 2025
Genesis 1:1
Save me Lord, my shield
You may know the story of Julius Caesar. He was the famous ruler of the Roman empire, known throughout much of the world, and held in high esteem for his wisdom and cunning abilities. He thought that
Reviewed October 27, 2025
2 Kings 12:1
Defending Against Temptation
What is our defense against temptation? Most of us have been in a time in our life where we have just had enough, and end up giving into every enticing urge, every hint of desire. Getting out of this
Reviewed October 27, 2025
Genesis 7:12
An uneven split
I used to run a discussion group with one of my best friends. This group would meet once a week and discuss various topics that were important to us, and the two of us gained a bit of notoriety due to
Reviewed October 26, 2025
1 Kings 1:6
The Shielding Power of Grace
I was reminded recently of a camping trip that we took with the teens at our church. One of those teens, who is now grown up, asked, "Hey, do you remember that day it was pouring rain all afternoon an
Reviewed October 26, 2025
Leviticus 15:11
Ambassadors of Christ
Have you ever wished that you were somebody else? Perhaps somebody famous: a great musician, movie star, politician, or athlete. I used to wonder how great it would be to be able to feel what another
Reviewed October 24, 2025
Genesis 1:6
The good, the bad, and the ugly
So many things have changed in our lives with the vast advancements in technology. Social media is one example of something that is now so commonplace that it is hard to remember what life was like be
Reviewed October 24, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
Show thyself a man
Two of the earliest memories that I have of my parents involve them giving me advice. First, I remember my parents telling me to "look both ways before crossing the street." I used to walk with my bro
Reviewed October 23, 2025
Joel 3:4
Out with the old, in with the new
I have had arguments with friends on both sides regarding one topic: evolution. Some of my Christian friends are completely against the theory, thinking that believing it is an attack on Christian be
Reviewed October 23, 2025
2 Peter 3:8
We are the chosen generation
We live in uncertain times: many would say that today, a new 'dark age' has befallen much of the world. War, pollution, disease...there is so much darkness that it can be easy to not notice the light
Reviewed October 23, 2025
Mark 16:1
Dying breaths
I have seen a few people taking their final breaths on Earth. It is a humbling, saddening, and beautiful experience. I was lucky to have the opportunity to say goodbye to my best friend, holding his h
Reviewed October 21, 2025
Genesis 19:21
If you take everything away
In the consumer world that we currently live, we are taught that we should always want more, more, more. We can never possess enough, as evidenced by the wealthiest among us. When is it too much? At
Reviewed October 21, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
Strengthen the mind, enlighten the heart
For any readers that are in a committed relationship, what is it that has kept that relationship going? Is it commitment? Passion? Understanding? Or is it a combination of these things? Many of us c
Reviewed October 21, 2025
Jeremiah 6:15
A house divided and father burying his son
My grandfather was a strict and quiet man. He was a good man and cared deeply for his family, but he rarely shared or showed his emotions. He had 6 children: 4 sons and 2 daughters. The sons, my fath
Reviewed October 20, 2025
Psalm 12:8
Which is your element?
If you had to describe your general emotional state with one of the five elements, which one would you be? Would you be cool and calm, like water? Vibrant, and growing like wood? Strong and cold like
Reviewed October 20, 2025
Jeremiah 6:1
Do not be afraid of the roaring lion! Be aware of it
No matter where you are from, if you are old enough, you have been exposed to some form of addiction. Whether you have battled addiction yourself as I have or you have seen it grip somebody that you k
Reviewed October 20, 2025
Jeremiah 6:1
Taking baby steps
I have two children: a son and a daughter. My son was quite cautious as a child, thinking before he moved, pondering any potential dangers that he might encounter. My daughter, on the other hand, wa
Reviewed October 18, 2025
Judges 7:4
Rooted in Love
There is no Christian walk without the love of God. The love of God is the epicenter of Christianity. It is the love of God that led to salvation. Out of God's love, He gave up his son, Jesus Christ,
Reviewed October 18, 2025
Daniel 9:1
Christ is all, and in all
So much of the world seems so divided in modern times: South Korea and North Korea, the Middle East, even the United States of America seems to have two opposing sides. We divide ourselves more and m
Reviewed October 17, 2025
Proverbs 20:4
Be humble in the sight of the Lord
Many of the world's leading scientific thinkers are not religious. The accomplishments of man have led us further and further into discovering why the universe acts in the way that it does and also he
Reviewed October 17, 2025
2 Peter 3:10
Boldness in Love
The Christian life is a life of boldness. As children of God, we can have total confidence in our relationship with Him as our Father. We have no reason to feel as if we need to tremble or fear when
Reviewed October 17, 2025
Judges 7:15
A house united
When my son was a teenager he was constantly getting into trouble. He was acting out in school, getting in trouble with the police, and generally ignoring all of the things that he had been taught by
Reviewed October 15, 2025
Ecclesiastes 12:2
The mighty will fall; the Lord lasts forever
This passage reminds me of a story that saddened me recently: I bought a couple houseplants a while ago and they were thriving. These plants brightened my home and mood every time I glanced at them.
Reviewed October 15, 2025
Genesis 1:5
Fighting the Good Fight
As Christian, you should also realize that you have been sent to this earth to be a missionary. There are many lives out there that have not received Christ and the fate of their eternity is very dim.
Reviewed October 15, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
Make a joyful noise to the King above all gods
As a musician, it always brings me great pleasure to be able share my musical gift with others. The one place I get to do that more than any other, besides singing in the shower, is at church. In th
Reviewed October 14, 2025
Isaiah 23:4
The Condition for God's Freedom
A parent loves a child unconditionally. Yet this does not mean that the parent does not have expectations for the child. For this reason, there may be a sort of system of exchange between the parent
Reviewed October 14, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
Everything is Working out For Your Good
As Christians we know that the following things are true: We love God with all our hearts and we are loved by Him too As His children, we have been called according to His purpose He has known us l
Reviewed October 14, 2025
2 Peter 3:10
A tree that never dies
I have been a negative influence on those around me at various points in my life. When I was younger, I thought that I knew everything. I rarely respected any authority, felt the rules did not apply
Reviewed October 12, 2025
Revelation 9:2
Think you're free from pride? Think again!
Imagine a proud person. Are they rich? Perhaps they are in a position of power or prestige that commands respect everyone around them. Or perhaps they take pride in their beauty or looks. But this i
Reviewed October 12, 2025
Leviticus 3:6
Mind over the Matter
Another weapon of the enemy that we will encounter in many instances of our life is temptation. The enemy will try to take advantage of our weaknesses and fleshly desires in order to sidetrack us from
Reviewed October 12, 2025
Zechariah 14:21
The dreams of the blind
I enjoy studying psychology, and one day I pondered this question: can a blind person visualize things as they dream? I did quite a lot of research on the subject and found that it depends on when the
Reviewed October 11, 2025
Habakkuk 3:8
Finding the desire to hear God
Our church recently did a series of workshops on listening. The participants got to experience what it feels like to not be listened to, feeling anger and frustration. Then we discussed what is more
Reviewed October 11, 2025
Zechariah 14:1
Say what you really mean
When you think of politicians, what are the first things that you think about? For me, the first idea that comes to mind is that they will say anything to convince people to vote for them. One day th
Reviewed October 9, 2025
Psalm 1:3
Growing in the Knowledge of Jesus Christ
One of the best things that we can desire, as Christians, is for us to continue growing in the knowledge that we have of Christ. The more we learn of Christ, the more we learn of the nature of God and
Reviewed October 9, 2025
1 John 5:2
Receiving the Holy Ghost and being freed from sin!
Everyone deals with feelings of insecurity at times. Personally, I have always compared myself to the people that I most look up to, namely, my mother, father, and Jesus. Doing so has made me feel in
Reviewed October 8, 2025
Joshua 6:8
We are all one through suffering and hope
There are certain things that connect all humans, regardless of where they are from or what they believe. Suffering and pain is felt by all of us. Perhaps it is most evident, as this passage suggests
Reviewed October 8, 2025
Genesis 9:29
Compassionate Shepherd
The world seems more divided with each passing day. Every difference is multiplied and magnified, making it seem like we truly cannot get along with others. In Jesus' time, people were set against on
Reviewed October 8, 2025
Judges 7:15
Don't cry. Jesus is risen!
My best friend died when I was 21. He died of cancer even though he was given a high chance of survival. I was devastated, blaming myself and also blaming God. "How could God do this to him?" I wonde
Reviewed October 6, 2025
James 5:20
Living the Message
There's been a lot of talk in the modern age about spending time calling for something to be done on social media rather than actually doing something. Even as Christians, it's easy to feel good about
Reviewed October 6, 2025
Genesis 6:12
Father, Forgive Us
These final words of Jesus are a grim reminder of the cruelty of humanity. It is easy to picture yourself in this setting, and the verses are rushed and unsettling. It all seems surreal and like it i
Reviewed October 6, 2025
Judges 7:15
All believers, great and small, play their part
I have traveled extensively and always like to visit cathedrals and churches. These palaces of worship humble me, making me realize how many people have come and gone, praising the Lord, in these magn
Reviewed October 5, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
When Trouble is in the Air
If you have never been in a blizzard, you might not know just how powerful it swirling snow can be. Your vision becomes obstructed, and not just at long distances. The familiar becomes unrecognizable
Reviewed October 5, 2025
Isaiah 5:14
From The Ashes, Beauty
I have met people that have told me nightmarish stories of their past; horrible things that have happened to them and even sadder things, horrible things that they did. Many of these people would be n
Reviewed October 5, 2025