Kerusso Daily Devotional

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 my…

It's almost universally believed that tech guru, Steve Jobs, floated into mega success with Apple, the company he co-founded with Steve Wozniak.

Job’s first go around with Apple didn't end well — i…

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…

In thinking about different kinds of love, it’s a beautiful thing to realize that God has placed certain people in our lives for specific reasons.

Friendship is one of His greatest gifts to us, all…

History tells us that God exists. Really, it does. And even if you aren’t interested in history, you might be interested in a few quick examples.

At the battle of Gettysburg, when the United States…

Have you ever heard someone recall a tough time and be happy about it? Not often, right?!

We all go through stuff we’d rather forget. When tough times hit us without warning, it’s natural to just w…

Have you seen the movie “Napoleon Dynamite”? The character of Kip is one of the offbeat people in an Idaho town. But he is also one of the neediest in terms of peace in his life. Kip sort of defines …

Do you especially need the gift of peace right now? Is your life so busy, you can’t find time to take a breath? There is Good News for you: Jesus already knows.

Luke 2:14 says, “Glory to God in the h…

Have you ever thought of yourself as a catalyst for peace? It’s something to think about as we continue our discussion this week about peace.

Donna and Betty were sisters, but in mid-life they were…

Being positive really is a mindset. As we talk about “pockets of peace” around the world this week, we will notice some amazing examples.

Luke 2:14 says, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth …

It’s all in how you see it.

The world we live in has plenty of problems, and they are huge. Don’t need to list them all here, but it’s fair to say we even suffer from some existential threats.

An…

Ah, wanderlust.

There is nothing quite like ambling along in your car, on a bicycle, or on foot along an unfamiliar country lane. No agenda, no rush to arrive anywhere on time, just letting your wh…

Truett burst through the front door with exciting news one afternoon, anxious to share his latest find. “Mom! I found a praying mantis. Can you believe it! They’re pretty rare around here.”

It was …

You’ve probably heard of the Ingalls family, or even met some of the clan through the Little House on the Prairie television series, or the beloved children’s books about pioneer life in the 1860s by…

A farmer, perhaps more than most, knows something about faith.

Harvest time captures much of our attention and all the good press, but the farmer’s careful planning, toil, and belief in the outcome…

Have you ever spent time in the country? If you’re used to the noise of city life — neighbors coming and going, traffic, dogs barking...then spending a few nights in the country can feel almost too q…

The metaphor of life as a road is a common one, and with good reason. We are in essence walking a path in life, from beginning to end.

For each person, the journey is at different times joyous, gruel…

Have you ever been fooled by someone? Doesn’t feel good, does it?

But the absolute worst is when we fool ourselves. We try to manage some problem on our own, or analyze why our boss is so mean.

But t…

For some reason, people sometimes tell big lies when it comes to fishing. You know -- what was really a small fry becomes a man-eating shark in the re-telling of the story.

But that’s nothing compare…

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 …