The Bible instructs followers of Jesus to “love one another with mutual affection” (Romans 12:10 NRSVUE). But what does that really mean? There are many ways we can do that, but one of those ways … Continue reading Give to Encourage God’s Family

Did you know that, when God looks at you, he loves you simply because he made you? When my three children were small, I would sit by the side of their bed at night and … Continue reading You Are the Focus of God’s Love

You don’t become wise just because you hear something that’s wise. You’ve got to remember that wisdom and then apply it. Because if you don’t remember and apply it, you’ll end up having to learn … Continue reading Don’t Just Hear the Bible. Remember It.

If you want to be wise, invite wise people into your life. You don’t need a lot of friends. You don’t need to be popular. You just need a few good friends who build you … Continue reading To Become Wise, Spend Time with Wise People

If you want to be wise, learn how to ask wise questions. Proverbs 20:5 says, “People’s thoughts can be like a deep well, but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there” (NCV). In other … Continue reading Wise People Ask Questions and Then Listen

Moses made intentional resolutions about how to live his life, and it’s important that you do too. One of Moses’s resolutions was this: He chose to live by faith rather than by fear. You’re going … Continue reading Choose Faith over Fear

What matters most to you? What are the top three or four values in your life? Here’s a decision that will transform your life: Choose God’s values over the world’s. Moses made this life-shaping resolution. … Continue reading Name Your Values, Then Live by Them

If you’re going to be good at anything—if you’re going to have long-term gain—you’ve got to accept short-term pain. Anybody who’s ever played sports knows this. To end up in a championship game, you’ve got … Continue reading For Long-term Gain, Choose Short-term Pain

God made you to be you. He didn’t make you to be what your parents want you to be. He didn’t make you to be what your spouse, boss, or friends want you to be. … Continue reading Focus on Pleasing God, Not People

In the last few devotionals, we’ve looked at how to pray during a crisis. Daniel shows us six key principles during his prayer in Daniel 9. The first five of these principles are: Let God … Continue reading Step Six in Crisis: Humbly Confess Your Sin to God