One Verse Devotional
Is it hard to find time to spend with God? The One Verse Devotional is a short, daily podcast where we grow deeper in our faith through one verse a day. A practical and encouraging look at the Bible, now you can spend time with God whenever you want. Hosted by Matt McCarrick
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 998
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2022
177: The Gospel of Grace Part 3 | Ephesians 2:8
It is by Grace we are saved. Our faith unlocks this Grace in our lives. It is not because of any good works on our part. Otherwise, we could brag about how great we are. No, it is ALL about God, His …
176: The Gospel of Grace Part 2 | Matthew 9:13
Jesus says something surprising in this passage in Matthew: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Doesn’t God want us to follow all the rules and live perfect lives? Jesus says, “No.” That is not the main…
175: The Gospel of Grace Part 1 | Matthew 9:12
When Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to become a disciple, the Pharisees could not handle it. They rebuked Jesus for hanging out with sinners. But Jesus has a different view. Jesus is the bene…
174: Restore the joy of salvation | Psalm 51:12
Sometimes our faith can become stale. The world can beat us down. Our past can beat us down. David understood that better than anyone. He gives a great prayer in Psalm 51: “Lord, restore to me the jo…
173: Trust in the Lord forever | Isaiah 26:4
Isaiah reminds us to trust in the Lord forever. Why? Because He is the Rock eternal. In the storms of life, I want to be anchored to that Rock!
172: You are FREE | John 8:36
Jesus made it clear in the Gospel of John: If the Son (Jesus, Himself) has set you free, you are truly free, indeed!
171: Encourage Others to Live a Life of Love | Hebrews 10:24
Yesterday, we learned that we are to walk in the way of love after the example of Jesus. Today, Hebrews 10:24 teaches us that we can actually encourage and inspire others to also walk in love.
170: Walk in the Way of Love | Ephesians 5:2
Ephesians 5:2 teaches us to walk in the way of love, just as Jesus loved us and gave His life for us.
169: The Love of a Father | Psalm 103:13
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him” -Psalm 103:13
I love being a dad. My family is my greatest calling before ANYTHING else (btw, that’s tot…
168: The definition of God Love Part 4 | 1 Corinthians 13:7
Love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. It sees others and treats others as sons and daughters of God.
Today is our last day that we have been look at the definition and qualities of God…
167: The definition of God Love Part 3 | 1 Corinthians 13:6
True Love, God-Love, does not rejoice when someone else fails or becomes jealous when someone else succeeds. Love rejoices.
Have you ever been in a situation where you are working hard at chasing you…
166: The definition of God Love Part 2 | 1 Corinthians 13:5
God-Love lives from an abundance mindset, not scarcity. If someone else is blessed, it doesn’t mean there is less for me.
Much of our culture operates from a scarcity mindset. This mindset sees life …
165: The definition of God Love Part 1 | 1 Corinthians 13:4
1 Corinthians 13 is for more than just wedding ceremonies. It gives us the definition and qualities of perfect God-love.
I attended a wedding this weekend. Actually, it was my sister’s wedding. And I…
164: My help comes from the Lord | Psalm 121:2
When we come to a point in life where we need help, the Maker of heaven and earth should be the first place we turn!
When I come to a place in life that I need help--you know, that bill that needs to…
163: Loving God means loving others | 1 John 4:20
Our country is in the middle of a serious crisis, and it is up to Christians to lead a movement of Love #Charlotte #BlackLivesMatter #AllLivesMatter
God is Love. This means His followers should be le…
162: The lost art of confession | 1 John 1:9
Confession may not be fun, but it is the best way to allow God to cleanse us from impurities and stay in tune with our Savior.
I love coffee. I make it every morning. When I have more time, I will pr…
161: The Truth will set you free | John 8:32
The Truth will set you free. Jesus said He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The more we know Jesus, the greater freedom we will experience.
Freedom. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, tod…
160: When will we trust God | Numbers 14:11
When we look back on our past, we can see God working in our lives time after time. So, why do we have such a hard time trusting Him for the future?
In the Old Testament book of Numbers, Moses sent 1…
159: God is a Good God | Psalm 86:5
God isn’t out to get you. He isn’t angry. He isn’t ready to snap. He is loving and forgiving and good!
God loves us. He is our Father. The Bible is clear on that time after time. Yet, many of us thin…
158: The Cure for Temptation | Galatians 5:16
We all struggle with temptation. ALL struggle. BUT… there is a cure. Galatians 5:16 gives us the super simple answer.
We make mistakes. We fall. We fail. We sin. In some ways, it’s a part of life. We…