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Diligence and Multiplication

The one who faithfully manages the little he has been given will be promoted and trusted with greater responsibilities. — Luke 16:10 TPT According to the words of Jesus, if ...

Fall in Love with Mercy

Editor’s Note: Marriage is a beautiful gift, but it also can be the relationship that requires the most mercy and humility. Enjoy this devotion from Gary Thomas’ Devotions for a ...

Healing for the Momma Who Needs Peace, Security & Rest

It was 2010, and my husband and I had been gifted free tickets to a faith leaders’ conference in Hawaii. I was three months pregnant with our second baby, and ...

Contagious Calm

Editor’s note: There’s a good reason that Max Lucado is called “America’s Pastor.” He has his finger on the pulse of the nation and words of healing and hope to ...

Light for the Darkness

Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to Him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. — Psalm 128:1–2 ...

Grounding Your Prayers in Praise

Editor’s note: Today is the National Day of Prayer in the United States. The theme for 2025 is Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled. Join us ...

Faith Makes Us Right in God’s Sight

Romans 3:22–24, 27–28 In this passage of Romans, Paul very clearly stated that we are made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ. This assertion was a massive shift ...

Blessed Are the Spiraling: Become Yoda

Editor’s note: Levi Lusko’s new book, Blessed Are the Spiraling, reminds us that when we’re in the midst of a raging storm, or transition, or major life change, we’re actually ...

Pray for Teachers!

Editor’s note: Summer will be here before we know it! Let’s pray for teachers! We are so grateful for them and they need our supportive prayers as they round out ...

You Are Chosen and Loved, So Don’t Worry!

Chosen Do you ever feel unnoticed? New clothes and styles may help for a while. But if you want permanent change, learn to see yourself as God sees you: He ...

God Turns Gloom into Good

Last year during a speaking engagement in Tupelo, Mississippi, I checked out of my hotel and started my truck. It roared like a motorcycle with no muffler. During the night ...

Living in His Light

Editor’s note: 5-Minute Devotions for Teens by Laura Smith was written for your kids and grandkids to help them take care of their mental and spiritual health. As Laura says in ...

Prayers for Moms

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. — 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Father, You are wise and all-knowing. ...

Monster Spray

Editor's note: You're invited! Join us for the John OBS starting June 2nd! Grab a friend or two and join us and Megan Fate Marshman as we learn to know ...

I Found My New Favorite Study Bible

There's a new study Bible in town, folks! The brand new NIV Application Bible has raised the bar on what we hope for in a study Bible. Yes, it includes ...

The New Commandment

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. — John 13:34 My high school chemistry ...