Kerusso Daily Devotional

Debbie McDaniel is a writer, pastor’s wife, and mom. She knows something of how fear can derail a person’s entire life. You see, Debbie wrestled with fear and anxiety for years. And her recovery didn…

One of the extraordinary stories in the Bible involves a young woman named Rahab. This story beautifully expresses God’s love for all people.

Rahab lived in the Canaanite town of Jericho, which was…

Have you ever gotten so tired of life that you wished you could disappear and start over somewhere else? Ever wish that fantasy would just pull you out of your circumstances? They make movies about t…

God does things on a big scale, but He’s also in the details. He knows our thoughts, hopes, dreams, and every detail of our lives. 

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one …

Have you ever gotten tired of treading water?

Martha is a 20-something-old lifeguard in Los Angeles. Besides dealing with deck chairs purposely thrown into the water and parents asking her to babys…

Geraldine Mock became the first woman to fly around the world in 1964. Landing for a short stop in Saudi Arabia, she watched as a man approached her plane. When he saw her, he shouted to his friends …

Who likes to wait for what we need or want? Basically—nobody. 

Of those nine elements that make up the Fruit of the Spirit, patience may be the hardest. 

Romans 8:25 says, “But if we hope for wha…

Fighting one day in the tough Iraqi city of Fallujah, a Marine sergeant decided to put himself at risk in order to get a frightened family to safety. He stepped into a courtyard and spoke quietly for…

Giving kindness is healing for the soul.

A viral video made the national news: a police officer cut the hair of a prisoner being released so that he could go on a job interview. It was one of those…

It's been said that in the Fruit of the Spirit list, all of them collectively practically define the nature of Christ. Even David the shepherd knew his Messiah was coming. Remember what he said about…

Of all the themes of the Bible, God's grace through His Son, Jesus Christ, is the greatest example. It's the most critical element in a person’s life, and the choice to receive it is ours. 

The Bib…

Have you ever felt a surge of pride because you had it all together? As if your brains and talent and charm was just dazzling to the whole world?

It sounds funny, but let’s be honest. We’ve all at …

The lack of gratitude in our world can be contagious. It’s kind of like a negative “pay it forward.”

How did we get to this place? 

Are we too prideful to thank each other, or even to thank God? …

As humans, we tend to have a problem asking for help. We can chalk that up to our proud hearts. Often, when we are really up against it, that’s when we resist seeking help.

The God of the universe …

What would you think is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for us as we try to live our lives with integrity?

If you said “pride,” you win! The Bible tells us that the sin of pride can lead to a w…

Have you ever wondered what your place in this world is? Of course, you have. That’s the human experience. 

Alone with our thoughts, we wonder who we even are, and what we are meant to do. It’s a m…

Sometimes life can be overwhelming. I think we can all agree about that. A huge wave of despair can seemingly come out of nowhere, and push us toward disaster.

Anita’s life was like that, growing u…

Have you ever noticed how much we love ritual and form as part of religion? We become so good at it, so obsessed with it, that we lose sight of the essence of what it means to be a Christian.

To kn…

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is widely looked upon as the most famous painting in the world.

By some historical estimates, the Mona Lisa took as many as 16 years to finish! Capturing Mona Lis…

Do you struggle to wonder what God’s will is for your life?

Many of us do.

Although it isn’t a quick answer, the best way to find God’s will for your life is to read His Word. The Bible will tell…