Why is Giving Better?

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Acts 20:35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Devotion Have you ever thought about in what ways it is better...

It’s Not Easy Being Kind

by | Mar 17, 2022 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Luke‬ ‭6:35‬ ‭ “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.” ‭‭Devotion There is no doubt that as a follower of...

Go Easy on Me

by | Mar 16, 2022 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Proverbs 11:17 Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. Devotion Another translation: The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. I really love this verse because it shows how easy it is to torment yourself...

Be Kind to One Another

by | Mar 15, 2022 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Ephesians 4:33 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Devotion This verse from Paul to the Ephesians is packed with insight and meaning. It is placed in a chapter where Paul is telling those early Christians...

The Lord’s Kindness

by | Mar 14, 2022 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Ruth 1:8 May the Lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness Devotion In the beginning of the book of Ruth in the Old Testament, Naomi speaks this blessing over her daughters-in-law Orpah and Ruth: “May the Lord show you kindness.” The Hebrew...

Choosing Hope

by | Mar 11, 2022 | Morning Devotions

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Devotion: At Christmas time, I received a mug from a colleague with the command,...