Kerusso Daily Devotional

Since before the world was created, God has had a master plan to deliver people from evil. He cared for us so much that He was willing to endure pain to redeem us. 

In Acts 14:20, we read about Jesus …

Many times over the centuries, earnest Christians have run out into the world to aggressively and passionately share Jesus, and the world doesn’t always want to hear it. 

John 15:19 says, “If you belo…

Charles Templeton was surging ahead in ministry. Converted at 21—by 1946 the Canadian evangelist founded Youth for Christ. Billy Graham was hired as the organization’s first full-time evangelist, and…

There are different schools of thought about just how Christians should share their worldview in a world often at odds with God’s best.

Some feel it’s best to jump into the deep end of the pool and lo…

Sweat was pouring off Peter as he moved to protect Jesus. As Roman soldiers held the one who had been labeled a heretic, Peter drew a sword and cut off a soldier’s ear. And he was stunned when Jesus …

There’s a reason the Bible uses so many metaphors. The wisdom God has for us lends itself well to short narratives, as we learn much from stories.

A famous passage from Isaiah we’ve been discussing th…

Does the future scare you? If it does, that’s understandable, from a human standpoint. After all, so much is unknown.

And yet, God gave us His Word as a guidebook. The Bible tells us certain specific …

Part of God’s unchanging nature is that He is sovereign and does things His way. In Isaiah 55, we read that God’s ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts. In other words, He’s in…

We often hear that it’s harder to raise kids today than ever before. That isn’t true, of course. All eras down through history have been challenging. We live in a world scarred by sin, after all, and…

Truth makes an appearance in the Bible right at the start, and it sets the stage for everything that comes after it. 

The opening scene, if you will, takes place in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve ha…

We look for things and stuff to make us happy, don’t we? Especially in the United States, where we are blessed with abundance, people from all walks of life look for more and more.

That can bring us t…

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

Jesus does away wit…

It’s interesting to watch the outcomes of people who refuse to give in to fear.

Many years ago, while America was going through a severe economic depression and a world war, President Roosevelt told A…

Today, just stop and consider that we’re talking one-on-one. We’re just talking over coffee. Go with me here. 

You seem like something is really getting to you. Are you about to give up on something i…

Humans were built for language and communication. 

It’s one of the bits of creative genius God used when He formed His highest creation. And apart from regular communication, whether it’s the written …

Year-end stuff is upon us. That includes those infamous New Year’s resolutions. And as it happens, the Bible has things to say about how we lean into the near future. 

Matthew 5:37 says, “Let what you…

Jesus has great compassion for everyone. Especially for those society considers unlovable or worth nothing.

One day he stopped by a well and had a conversation with a woman who had been married five t…

Happy New Year! 

New Year’s stuff is beneficial in several things. We make resolutions and we might even stick to some of them. But it’s what God does that really matters. He’s in the renewal business…

Have you ever experienced a power outage? You pull out your favorite flashlight, only to discover the batteries are dead. Bummer, am I right?

How about light bulbs? For some reason, they all seem to g…

No one is immune from burnout. It comes in our jobs, friendships, and even our church life. Sometimes even our hobbies become dry and tedious! But in Scripture, God gives us hope for the future.

John …