Daily Bible Devotions
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Genesis 7:7
JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Have you ever been wrong about something but had trouble admitting it once you realized that you were wrong? It can feel like a great burden on your shoulders, sitting like the giant elephant in the
Reviewed October 3, 2025
2 Peter 3:10
Knowing (REALLY Knowing) God
There are people who have dedicated their careers to studying the life of Abraham Lincoln. They have read every speech he ever gave and they know the story of his life perhaps even better than they kn
Reviewed October 3, 2025
Proverbs 20:1
Feed The Birds
During his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus painted pictures for the listeners so that they would better understand. The verse above is one of those examples, using birds as an example of why humans should
Reviewed October 3, 2025
Acts 28:11
Find no fault in Christ
My brother is quite successful with his work. He works hard, is passionate, and has creative solutions for problems that few people can think of. He always felt a little insecure that he did not have
Reviewed October 2, 2025
Genesis 1:11
Is it enough to be religious?
It's interesting to see in the Bible that Jesus offended the religious but did not offend sinners. As we are called to be like Christ, this means that it is not our purpose as Christians to go around
Reviewed October 2, 2025
Ecclesiastes 5:6
Bring Every Thought To Christ
There has been one thought that has run through my mind for many months now every morning when I pray: I want to remove every evil thought from my imagination. This verse was the impetus for this med
Reviewed October 2, 2025
James 5:20
Think before you draw your sword
Physical acts of violence are almost always regrettable actions in the sight of the Lord. In my life, I have been involved in one physical altercation and although my initial intentions have been nobl
Reviewed September 30, 2025
Genesis 1:5
Fly like an Eagle
What do you do right before you go to sleep? In this day and age, I think most of us worry about the day or days ahead, probably checking our phones or computers to see what to expect. We are tethere
Reviewed September 30, 2025
Genesis 1:5
Rest In Righteousness
Men are sinners by nature and action: all of us have sinned and all of us will sin. God is holy, he does not sin, cannot look upon it, and it is this that separates us from Him. This is the fundamenta
Reviewed September 30, 2025
Genesis 1:6
Who or what do you seek?
My grandfather led a life straight out of a Hollywood movie. He was from a very poor village, worked in a coalmine when he was twelve years old, had 14 brothers and sisters, joined the marines, fought
Reviewed September 29, 2025
Ecclesiastes 12:2
Where is your garden?
As we grow up, many of us turn to certain things as "escapes." Work, exercise, sex, and alcohol can all be used in different ways, some more positive than others. There is one place where I go when I
Reviewed September 27, 2025
Genesis 1:1
He Came for the Whole World
Jesus came to save the whole world. He didn't come for one set of people - He came for everyone. The whole world was in a terrible state - in desperate need of redemption and salvation. No man could
Reviewed September 27, 2025
Psalm 6:10
Hope We Can Believe In
What is hope? And what do you feel when you are hopeful? The Apostle Paul asks that we are not ashamed for our hopeful thoughts and feelings. In Hebrews 6:11, it says: "And we desire that every one
Reviewed September 27, 2025
1 John 5:2
Cleansing yourself of sin
When I was young, I can distinctly recall a conversation that I had with my mother: I did something that I knew she would disapprove of, so I did not tell her until what I had done was obvious to ever
Reviewed September 26, 2025
Deuteronomy 5:4
Behold, The Son
There is no other way to receive salvation except through Jesus Christ, who offered himself up so that we would not have to suffer the condemnation for our sins. In Christ we have found the light, we
Reviewed September 26, 2025
Psalm 4:8
The Word Be With You!
Gift of gab, "a silver-tongue", "smooth-talker"...think of someone you know that you would describe with these words. Would you say that their words also come with power? Probably not. I have certai
Reviewed September 26, 2025
James 5:20
God's word is the judge
A few years ago my father died. He was a larger-than-life figure to me and I have always felt inadequate in some way because I constantly compare myself to him. He was an excellent student; I was a
Reviewed September 24, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
His Workmanship
We are the workmanship - the creation - of God. He took time to form us in His image. When He created us He desired that we enjoy and prosper in our relationship with Him. At the beginning of time, b
Reviewed September 24, 2025
Ezra 6:11
The Good Fight
Paul writes this letter to Timothy, urging his young disciple to live a devout life, pursuing "righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness" (1 Timothy 6:11). This is a lifelong pursuit,
Reviewed September 24, 2025
Joshua 6:8
What will you do in your last hours?
When I was in high school, one of my friends was the son of a diplomat. This meant that he had diplomatic immunity, so if he ever got in trouble with the law, he would walk away with no problems. The
Reviewed September 23, 2025
James 5:20
What Are You Feeding Yourself?
The words that we speak are always a reflection of our hearts - the state of our minds. The things that we choose to dwell on will affect the mindset we choose to base our life decisions and actions o
Reviewed September 23, 2025
Genesis 7:7
Give Him Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses Yearning To Breathe Free
You may recognize the slightly altered title of that I used for this devotional. The quote comes from the Statue of Liberty, reading, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to br
Reviewed September 23, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
When betrayal strikes
When I first started my professional career, I had a side business that generated a good amount of income for me. My partner and I split the work evenly and it seemed that nothing could go wrong. I w
Reviewed September 21, 2025
Judges 7:4
Gracious Love
This scenario is a perfect example of the gracious love that Jesus Christ has to us. This gracious love extended to when were still sinners. The scribes and the Pharisees, men who basked in their own
Reviewed September 21, 2025
2 Peter 3:14
Peace Be With You, Now And Forever
Christians take so much of what God has given to them for granted, and that is not even mentioning those that choose not to believe. There is so much conflict and drama in the world that it is easy t
Reviewed September 21, 2025
Malachi 4:6
Feed the world
When I was young, I remember reading the stories of Moses avidly. The supernatural elements, moral protagonist, and evil antagonists would make for a great, Hollywood movie (as evidenced by the movie
Reviewed September 20, 2025
Matthew 3:17
Do What Good We Can To Everyone
Paul's letter to the Colossians sheds light on the holy way that he believes a Christian should live. As "elects of God," followers must "put on...bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meek
Reviewed September 20, 2025
2 Kings 12:1
Humbling Ourselves
When we try to live our lives according to impulses inspired by pride and our egos, we are simply setting ourselves up for failure. There is no good that can ever come from thinking that we know bette
Reviewed September 18, 2025
Ecclesiastes 3:3
True Beauty Comes From Within
Everyone likes to feel like they look good. We are vain creatures, and society does a good job of judging everyone based on their outward appearance. Saint Peter writes these verses specifically to
Reviewed September 18, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
There is plenty of room for everyone!
What do you imagine when you picture paradise? Most of us probably imagine a scene from a movie or cartoon, with angels flying around playing harps, and a gigantic human-like man with a beard that is
Reviewed September 17, 2025
Judges 7:4
The Importance of the Gathering
Part of professing our faith in God is choosing to walk in love with one another. Loving everyone around us, with the love of God, is one of the main ways in which our words and actions can testify of
Reviewed September 17, 2025
James 5:20
We do not belong here
We have all been involved in an argument at some point in our lives. In my younger years, I had a far worse temper than I do now, and I would not always filter my words in the most appropriate manner.
Reviewed September 15, 2025
Isaiah 23:4
Loving One Another
These verses serve as instructions on how we are to interact with one another within the body of the Christ. At the end of the day, the main goal is for all of us to live in harmony with one another,
Reviewed September 15, 2025
1 John 5:2
Dead Indeed Unto Sin
This is something that we all must strive towards. We are all sinners that have been given a chance at second life. We are alive because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thanks b
Reviewed September 15, 2025
2 Peter 3:3
Answer the question: Do you now believe?
When I was a child, I was often afraid of things that I thought were in my house or room: monsters, thieves, and murderers. Venturing into my parents' room, sleepy yet terrified, I'd tell them that I
Reviewed September 14, 2025
2 Peter 3:10
Lose Yourself
The ego and sense of self are things that every human must battle with. With an inflated ego we lose ourselves and in turn our life to the selfish thoughts and carnal pleasures that Christ taught us t
Reviewed September 14, 2025
Joel 3:4
Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free
The Statue of Liberty in New York City is (or at least was) emblematic of the American spirit: caring, welcoming, and free. The title of this devotional is the inscription on the statue, written to we
Reviewed September 12, 2025
2 Peter 3:14
United in Love
The only way that believers can be united is when their bond is rooted in the love of God. The love of God that will help us remove our resentment and hatred towards one another. Instead of trying to
Reviewed September 12, 2025
Genesis 14:1
Sticks and stones may break my bones...but words can also hurt me!
I remember my time in high school fondly: I was an active student with a bit of a wild side. Teachers often disagreed with my rebellious streak but put up with my behavior as long as I kept my grades
Reviewed September 11, 2025
Judges 7:4
Use Your Freedom to Love
As children of God, we have been freed from the power of sin and all strongholds of the enemy. In Christ, we live a life of freedom - free from all forms of bondage. We are no longer slaves to guilt
Reviewed September 11, 2025
Judges 15:20
Raised From The Dead
This passage is said by Jesus right before he raises Lazarus from the dead. This was the last miracle performed in John's Gospel, arguably the greatest miracle as well. I believe that this miracle se
Reviewed September 11, 2025
Joshua 6:6
Do you feel special?
What a tremendous gift we have all been given! God almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth, sent his only begotten son, Jesus Christ, to live amongst us, from the humblest of beginnings, so that He could
Reviewed September 9, 2025
2 Peter 3:3
Believe In The Truth
Have you ever been attacked based on your beliefs? Have you ever felt like society is spreading a false report? I know that I have had these feelings before. Christ is risen. We know that he lived
Reviewed September 9, 2025
Genesis 1:5
Away in a manger
It is not easy to always know which way God's path is heading. Sometimes we may feel as though we are lost; sometimes we might need a little push in the right direction; sometimes we might be blazing
Reviewed September 8, 2025
Jeremiah 6:15
He Gave Us What We Did not Deserve
If you take a look at the world back then, and even at the world now, you would probably think otherwise. Mankind has been riddled with evil since the Fall of Man at the beginning of time. Human being
Reviewed September 8, 2025
2 Peter 3:3
Hey buddy, you have some dust in your eyes!
It is not easy to be criticized, even if it is constructive. My lovely wife, who I love more than anyone except my children (don't tell them), gave me a healthy piece of advice that maybe some of you
Reviewed September 8, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
Joy to the world!
I often wonder what it would be like if God appeared to me. "Surely I would be excited," I think to myself. Excited is probably true, but I think terrified would also be true. For those of us with jo
Reviewed September 6, 2025
Judges 7:4
No Greater Love
There is no greater love than the love that Jesus Christ has for us. Jesus laid down his life for every single person in the world, regardless of who they are or what they have done in their lives. I
Reviewed September 6, 2025
Proverbs 20:1
Through The Trials
People tend to think that trials are a bad thing. When Christians are faced with they tend to think that it is the end of the world. We carry scowls on our faces and we believe that God has forsaken u
Reviewed September 6, 2025
James 5:14
Two are better than one
These verses may not seem extraordinary at first glance, but the story is one that caused others to marvel. Zacharias and Elisabeth have a son. Zacharias was deaf and mute at the time, but he was a pr
Reviewed September 5, 2025