DEVOTION: It is a chilling thought to one day realize that your children are observing your life, logging your activities, and repeating your actions, whether good or bad. I know from personal experience that what I observed from my own father’s behavior served as both a positive and negative influence on my role as a husband and father.
DEVOTION: Think back on the days when you were courting your wife. What did you do to nurture your relationship with her? Take a moment to write a list, then make a commitment to do some of these activities again—the activities that helped you to become best friends.
The Word of God is the original omniscient, third-person point of view, kind of story. God, Himself, is the main character. A book like this differs from any other in that we can’t possibly try to put ourselves in God’s mindset to understand what we’re reading. After all…
DEVOTION: Jesus was the Son of God, yet he was the ultimate servant. Perhaps my favorite verse about our Lord is Matthew 20:28: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” One thing that touches my heart about this truth is that it is written in the book of Matthew, and Matthew is the Gospel that most exalts Jesus, as Messiah, the King! Yet, serving was a strong quality in King Jesus’ life – a priority and a way of life for Him.
You’re sitting at home, and it seems like there is absolutely nothing to do! Suddenly, out of your mouth comes a huge sigh and those two dreadful words—I’m bored! Did you know there’s a secret to never being bored?
Moms and Grandmothers, today’s devotional is a tool for you to share with your tween girl to have a conversation about God & His Word.
We’ve all struggled at one time or another with our ability to fully trust God. I never truly realized the extent to which I wrestled with Him over both the simplest of things, and the big things, until I had children. Yet, I would always hear Him whisper to my spirit, “I will protect them. Trust me.”
What does it take to read through the Bible in a year? It takes about 10 to 12 minutes a day. This handful of minutes is such a tiny investment to make in something that produces such massive daily—and eternal—dividends!
The Old Testament book of Nehemiah recounts, in thrilling detail, a monumental time in Israel’s history led by an unlikely exile. I encourage you to read it for yourself to discern in full the qualities of a great leader — patience, confidence, and trust in God alone.
DEVOTION: A nagging, argumentative, complaining, ill-tempered woman drives people away and isolates and divides us from our family. So, let’s commit to speaking in these 5 godly ways instead.