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
Our culture is obsessed with the negative and controversial. Just watch the news. But God says to think about what is lovely, admirable, and praiseworthy.
My dad loved the news. It was really all he …
There is evil in this world, but God is faithful. While He doesn’t promise physical safety, He protects the most important part: our souls.
There is real evil in this world. Just turn on the news. Bu…
Our God is worthy of praise. He has done wonderful things planned long ago (Isaiah 25:1).
Have you ever seen the book, Zoom? I remember it from school growing up. It is made up only of pictures, and …
This is the controversy of the Gospel: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
I grew up in church. Maybe you did, too. A few years ago, I had a problem. I realized that I was totally taking Jesus…
Jesus didn’t just rise from the dead. He IS the Resurrection. It is a part of who He is. He offers new and fresh life (John 11:25).
In John 11:25, Jesus is speaking to the sisters of Lazarus. As He c…
“Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Strong, but true words from Jesus in John 15:5. We must stay connected to the Vine!
This week, we are looking at a few “I am” passages out of the Gospel of John. …
In the OT, God said His name was I AM. In the NT, Jesus finished the statement and explained who God is in our lives. I AM…
I love the Old Testament. I love when the New Testament connects back to th…
God is the Rock of our salvation, a firm foundation in the middle of life’s shifting sands.
It is Friday! That means two things: The weekend is here AND we get to look at a Psalm! I love today’s One …
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13
This is my prayer for you today. When I re…
One of the greatest problems in the Church today is Christians thinking they show up on Sunday to watch the Minister rather than realizing we are ALL ministers.
You are a minister of Jesus. I can’t p…
When God calls us to go, He rarely tells us the exact destination. God wants our trust. Just Go. Let God show you the way!
One of my favorite stories in the Old Testament is when God calls Abram (lat…
The greatest “wealth” we can achieve is growing deeper in our relationship with Jesus and being content with the blessing He has given us.
Here’s the thing about following Jesus: His teachings are us…
The amazing thing about following God is that He knows your voice. We are in relationship with our Savior!
In my hometown of Indianapolis, we have the largest children’s museum in the country. It’s a…
The closer we get to Jesus, the more we will realize and understand our gifts, passions, and purpose in this world!
Yesterday, our One Verse was from Colossians 2 and reminded us that all of the powe…
A simple reminder: Jesus is the TOTAL fullness of God in human form. We serve a MIGHTY and POWERFUL Savior!
In the Book of Colossians, Paul teaches us something simple, yet very critical: All the ful…
As Christians, we are called to build up and lift up others with our speech. Use your words to show love today.
As Jesus followers, we are called to a different standard. A higher standard. In Ephesi…
Jesus came to proclaim good news, proclaim freedom to prisoners, and set the oppressed free. As His followers, shouldn’t we do the same?
After Jesus went to see John the Baptist, He officially began …
When life gets a little crazy, it can be easy to forget the many benefits of being a child of God. Thankfully, God never forgets.
It’s Friday, which means Psalm day. I love the Psalms because they ar…
Christians can be so cruel to other Christians. What message does this send to the world? The Bible is clear: Accept each other.
In Christian circles, the word “acceptance” carries a lot of baggage a…
True Love cannot be shown with words alone. It requires us to take ACTION.
Have you heard the phrase “talk is cheap?” I’m sure you have. Today, it is more true than ever. Social media allows us to sa…