Life This Side of Heaven
Devotions for Real Life
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 1475
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
An Inheritance God Wants You To Know
It's the kind of thing you hear about in movies. Someone searches to find you and let you know that you have received a remarkable inheritance that changes everything. Paul has such an announcement h…
Here's The Author Of Our Salvation
A Mix Of Sun And Clouds
Today’s forecast will include “a mix of sun and clouds.” Okay, so which is it? Will it be overcast with rain possible or filled with beautiful, sunshine? How should we plan our day? There's always a …
Why Can't They See What I See?
Have you ever wondered why the world, your friends or even your family, may not see what you see? In love, we desperately want our friends and loved ones to see our Savior and all that He has done fo…
What Kind Of Ship Is The Church?
Better Than A Faster Horse
When Paul saw all the idols in Athens, you might think that He would have thrown up his hands and thought, “The people are saturated with false worship and philosophies. How can I ever get them to r…
That You May Be Where I Am
Exchanging Church For A Chicken Dinner?
Is it possible to exchange church for ... a chicken dinner? The early church sought to meet the need of the Greek-speaking widows who were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So they …
God's Own Formula
You're Gonna Have To Go Through Me
A Welcome Reminder Of Triumph
One day, our scars – the reminders of our foolishness, our failures and frailty – will be gone. But these scars our Savior showed the disciples are a 'badge of honor.' They’re the welcome reminder of…
Not Trendy, But Effective
In describing the early days of the Christian Church, Paul tells us, “the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” It’s hard not to be wistful hearing these words as we’re told t…
Recognizing Our Savior's Presence
“God, help me. Please show Yourself to me.” Has this prayer every crossed your lips when you’ve found yourself in danger, guilt or despair? It may surprise you to hear how our risen Savior answers th…
Puzzle Solved
Have you ever found yourself puzzled by the promises of Scripture and how they tie into the events of Good Friday and Easter? If you have, you're note alone. The two disciples on the way to Emmaus, o…
Clarifying Mistaken Expectations
For the two disciples, on their way to Emmaus, Jesus' death on the cross didn't fit with their misplaced expectations of what He came to accomplish. It appeared that everything they had hoped for was…
Snapshots Of Our Salvation
John must have been amazed to witness so many of our Savior’s miracles. And in the Gospel, he gives us a "snapshot," so to speak, of a number of them. But John recognized that these events were not s…
A Happy And Confident Arrival
It's Hard To Beat A Good Hug
Our Savior's resurrection assures us of that day when you, me and all believers in Christ will rise when He comes again in glory. It’s hard to imagine what that day will be like, but some things are …
Hidden With Christ
A Celebration Of Life
Today, funerals are often referred to as "A Celebration of Life," but they may be simply a look back at a life that's now over. What follows then is a limp encouragement to remember all those times s…