Life This Side of Heaven
Devotions for Real Life
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 1475
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
Rock, Pottery, Parchment?
Have you ever played “Rock, Paper, Scissors”? It’s a simple game played with your hands that brings about a random result. In love for you, God didn't play games when it came to bringing about your …
And The Inheritance Will Be Ours
Have you ever scolded one of your children but another one ends up crying? Even small children recognize how sad and painful it is when a brother or sister is in trouble. In the Parable of the Tenant…
Run For Joy? What Kind Of Joy Is That?
There are a least three different ways to run through life. Two of them aren't much fun. But having "the righteousness that comes by faith in Christ," Paul describes this life as a runner, "straining…
Seeing What Jesus Saw
Jam Jars And Coffee Cans
A Savior Who Welcomes Sinners
As the Father’s festive celebration upon the return of his wayward son got underway, it’s easy to assume that "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" has come to a close. And in many cases that’s where fol…
The Forgiving Father
While well-known as "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," a more apt title might be "The Parable of the Forgiving Father." The actions of the foolish son hit close to home are more than familiar. It’s…
Who, Me ... An April Fool?
When it comes to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, it's worth noting that the word “prodigal” doesn’t actually appear in the story. And it’s not terribly useful title. It simply means “someone who spe…
No Such Thing As Scratch And Dent Christians
Have you ever bought an appliance that was in less than shiny, showroom shape? The adversary works hard to make you believe that's how God sees you. Even though God has taken away your sins, the enem…
Seeing Someone In A Whole New Way
Imagine waking up and not recognizing anyone, the people around you, your friends, your parents, the love of your life, or even yourself when you looked in the mirror? It sounds like the plot from a …
Where There's Salvation, There's ...
"Where there's smoke, there's fire." Have you ever heard that phrase? It’s an expression used to indicate that when one thing is present, another is sure to follow. However, in this case, it’s not ve…
According To Your Abundant Mercy, Turn To Me
“Turn to me.” It’s a remarkable request. Here in Psalm 69, David cried out to God for help. He implores God for relief and rescue from the suffering he’s experiencing at the hand of his enemies. Jesu…
The Way Out When Tempted
What An Upset!
Repent, Rely and Rejoice
“Fight, Flight or Freeze.” Have you ever heard of this phrase? It describes the physiological response we have to keep safe, preparing us to face, escape, or hide from danger. Facing danger, and fol…
Redbuds And Repentance
It's hard not to marvel at the beauty of the redbuds that start to bloom at this time of the year. They also remind this writer of the beauty of God's patience in calling me to repentance and reveali…
A Watchman ... Who Speaks!
The Queen’s Guard, who stand watch at Buckingham Palace are famous for their silence. In fact, they’re often as famous for their stoic speechlessness as much as they are for their bright red and blac…
The Kissing Post
The ultimate arrival for you and me, following this wilderness journey, will take place when we reach our heavenly home. But as Paul makes it clear, we are not traveling through this life with the po…
Worse Sinners, More Guilty?
A tower under construction in the south end of Jerusalem, in Siloam, came crashing down taking the lives of eighteen people. And Jesus was aware that the popular buzz surrounding this tragedy, and ot…