From Our Hearts

Do you know what your purpose is, dear one? Can you boldly declare, “For this I was born” and know what the “this” is? Here are encouragement and wisdom to find your purpose.

DEVOTION—TEEN TUESDAY: Temptation should not be viewed as sin. Rather, giving in to a temptation is sin. Here's reassuring news: God promises us deliverance from sin. In other words, this is God’s promise of an “exit.” 

DEVOTION: Have you ever done something bad—really bad? You knew you were wrong, and so did everyone else. And yet, your spouse, or your boss, or your children forgave you? Then you’ve tasted a little of what it means to receive mercy and a taste of God's love.

DEVOTION: When others think of you, do they think of someone they can trust with their hopes and their troubles? Are you someone they can go to for wise counsel? Do you love others well?

DEVOTION: When you take time to nurture oneness with your spouse, you honor God and experience the fullness and blessings that God designed for a married couple to enjoy!

Take time now. Read through the following ideas. Set aside five minutes and pray, “Lord, how can I express my love today?”

DEVOTION: Good friendships with godly women are even rare and important. But we also have several other outlets to make and grow friendships. 

DEVOTION: The Christian life is a battle—a spiritual battle. We may not like it, but it’s true. Therefore, we must fight the good fight. 

DEVOTION: Here’s something I’ve discovered over the 40 years that Jim and I have been married: like other areas of my life, our marriage has its “seasons.” Here are several ways we've navigated those seasons. 

DEVOTION: Do you have an unbelieving husband or children? Do you work with non-Christians? Are you continually misunderstood because you don’t live like others? A gentle and quiet spirit is one of your best assets in navigating these relationships.

DEVOTION: You’ve probably experienced managing a household or making a plan. Well, my friend, God is the Master Manager, and He is organizing everything in your life according to His timing. This is a great comfort when managing life's pressures.

DEVOTION: Do you know the one-word theme of the book of Ruth? Learn about the main points, the key characters, and simple & personal applications for spiritual growth and daily living from Ruth.

DEVOTION: Do you usually spend a few hours in the evening scrolling through your phone or texting? I used to watch hours of TV, but over time, I began to maximize my night hours. Here are 5 practical ways you can make the most of your time too!