Devotions for Real Life
Nothing in all of creation brings refreshment and restorative peace like this. It's something you can have today and it's something which will certainly make you look forward to the weekend. Can you …
John reminds us that as God's children we look forward to the day of the resurrection when when we too shall rise, as our risen and living Savior has, and see His face. And by His Holy Spirit, we re…
As the ongoing celebration of Easter continues, Peter calls us to crave God's Word the way a newborn baby craves milk. That makes sense as you and I consider how God has given us new birth into a li…
Today, there’s a push back to all of the "photo editing and filters" so that folks can see themselves just as they are. They say it’s healthier. When it comes to our spiritual life, John tells us tha…
When our Savior showed Himself alive again, on the evening of that first Sunday after His resurrection, with Thomas present, it was more than simply a case of our Savior being a good sport. He did t…
On Easter Sunday, Jesus announced to them, "Peace be with you." Then He showed them the scars that mark this eternal victory. The two actions of our Savior are intimately connected.
The authorities who sought Jesus’ death knew they had a real problem on their hands. Despite Pilate's order to seal the grave and post a guard, Jesus rose from the grave on Easter morning. If they …
In 1 Corinthians, Paul passes along specific news "as of first importance.” But this isn’t dire news of danger, it’s fantastic news of forgiveness – news to hear and incredible news to share.
"Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!” I love that familiar Easter greeting that we share with one another. What does this mean for our lives this week, next week, and for all the weeks to come? I…
It is finished! Shortly before He bowed His head and died, our Savior spoke these three little words. And in Greek, it’s not even three words—it’s one! It’s pronounced, “Tetelestai.” Here’s a word…