Friday, December 31, 2021
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Possibilities with God
Let Christmas be a reminder of the possibilities we have with God (Isaiah 11:1).
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
More than a season
Christmas isn't just a day, it's a season. Christmas is more than a season, it's an affirmation of God's faithfulness (Zechariah 9:9).
Monday, December 27, 2021
Marvel at Christ's birth
As the world gets back to normal after Christmas Day, the church still rejoices as we marvel at Christ's birth (Luke 1:14).
Friday, December 24, 2021
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! May the peace of Christ abound in all your celebrations, and may the joy of the Lord be your strength always.
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Respond to Jesus
Notice everyone's reaction to the birth of Jesus--how do you respond (Luke 2:1-10)?
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Assurance in prayer
Prayer is a gift of God that cultivates the assurance of faith, hope and love in your life (Psalm 35:17).
Monday, December 20, 2021
Saturday, December 18, 2021
I will see the goodness of the Lord
"I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" (Psalm 27:13).
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Part of your journey
What doesn't work out for you isn't a waste. It's a part of your journey (Romans 8:28).
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
Confident and comfortable
Child of God, be confident in who God has made you and comfortable with who you aren't (Luke 3:16).
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Easily love God
God has given you everything, so you can easily love God with everything (Mark 12:30).
Friday, December 10, 2021
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Be a voice
The world will try to overpower the weak, but you are called to be a voice for those in need (Proverbs 82:3).
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Monday, December 6, 2021
Take heart
Take heart because the turmoil around you is nothing new to God--God will protect you (Psalm 46:6-7).
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Carrying anger
The more anger you carry around with you, the more likely you are to be hurt by it (Ecclesiastes 7:9).
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Blessing of peace
"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace" (Psalm 29:11).
Friday, December 3, 2021
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Perfect failing
In Christ, failure doesn't defeat or define you. So, let failure perfect you (Proverbs 24:10).
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
More time praying
Spend less time thinking and talking about prayer and more time actually praying (Jeremiah 33:3).
Monday, November 29, 2021
Yes and amen
Even if it takes longer than you want, if God promised you, then it's "yes and amen." (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Friday, November 26, 2021
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Grateful praise
If your heart is grateful, you won't be able to keep from praising God (Hebrews 12:28).
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Monday, November 22, 2021
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Unusual ways
If you're not listening, God will find unusual ways to try to get through to you (Isaiah 28:11).
Monday, November 15, 2021
As strong as you are
Don't let people who don't know your struggle convince you that you're not as strong as you are (John 1:5).
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Let God guide you
If you let God guide you, you don't have to worry where you're going (Psalm 119:105).
Friday, November 12, 2021
My portion forever
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Not your own
Thankfully, it's God's power that works through your ministry, not your own (1 Corinthians 3:6).
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Monday, November 8, 2021
God's encouragement
You may not have money or riches to give someone, but if you give them God's encouragement, you've blessed them (Ephesians 4:29).
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Building you up
Even if the world around you is falling apart, remember God is building you up (2 Corinthians 4:16).
Saturday, November 6, 2021
God's holiness
"Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth" (Psalm 96:9)!
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Within yourself
Don't lose sight of the image of God within yourself and everyone else you'll meet today (Acts 17:28).
Monday, November 1, 2021
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
God's assurances
Your identity in Christ doesn't mean you have all the answers, but you have all the assurances of God (1 John 5:13).
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Monday, October 25, 2021
Empowered righteousness
The righteousness you pursue empowers you to do great things for the glory of God (Proverbs 28:1).
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Friday, October 22, 2021
We are his
"Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture (Psalm 100:3)"
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Being saved
Being "saved" is less about getting to heaven when you die and more about living for God's glory now that you're alive (Romans 1:16).
Monday, October 18, 2021
Snatching the old
God won't snatch the old from you; you'll have to let it go to experience the new God desires for you (Isaiah 43:18).
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Today's struggles
Your hope in God's future gives you strength for today's struggles (Revelation 21:4).
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Monday, October 11, 2021
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Friday, October 8, 2021
Prosper our work
"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands—O prosper the work of our hands" (Psalm 90
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Grace guides
The world will pull and stretch you, but God's grace will guide and heal you (2 Peter 1:2).
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Better understand grace
To better understand God's grace, today, give something to someone you think doesn't deserve it (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Monday, October 4, 2021
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Friday, October 1, 2021
Eyes on the Lord
"I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken" (Psalm 16:8).
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Monday, September 27, 2021
Sunday, September 26, 2021
However much
However much grace you need to get through today, God will provide (2 Corinthians 12:9 ).
Friday, September 24, 2021
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Monday, September 20, 2021
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Friday, September 17, 2021
The Lord is good
"For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations" (Psalm 100:5).
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Monday, September 13, 2021
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Can't take joy
No one can take your joy if it comes from the hope of Jesus' resurrection (John 16:22).
Friday, September 10, 2021
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Call to endure
If faith in God was easy, the Bible wouldn't have to encourage you so much to endure (1 Corinthians 1:8).
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Not God's strength
If your strength doesn't help strengthen others, that's not God's strength you're holding (Hebrews 3:13).
Monday, September 6, 2021
Sure and assured
Even when you aren't sure what God is doing, you can be assured it's for your good (Romans 8:28).
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Friday, September 3, 2021
Cry for help
"When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Don't blame them
If the conversation is bringing out the worst in you, don't blame the other person (2 Timothy 2:23).
Monday, August 30, 2021
Making or letting?
There's a line between people making you angry and you letting them (Proverbs 16:32).
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Friday, August 27, 2021
Uttering wisdom
"The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice" (Psalm 37:30).
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Pesky sin
Because of God's power, no matter what sin is pestering you, you can have a new heart (Ezekiel 11:19).
Monday, August 23, 2021
The need to control
Child-like faith means letting go of the need to control what's around you (1 Corinthians 13:11).
To flourish
Just as the plant needs water to grow, you need the word of God to flourish (Matthew 4:4).
Friday, August 20, 2021
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Power and compassion
God's power begins with God's compassion--let yours start there, too (Mark 6:34).
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Monday, August 16, 2021
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Monday, August 9, 2021
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Friday, August 6, 2021
Against me
Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident (Psalm 27:3).
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Monday, August 2, 2021
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
The goodness of the Lord
"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!" (Psalm 27:13)
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Monday, July 26, 2021
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Friday, July 23, 2021
God is a refuge
"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us." (Psalm 62:8)
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Leading to transformation
When you let God lead the change, it will bring transformation (Galatians 2:20)
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Monday, July 19, 2021
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Friday, July 16, 2021
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Monday, July 12, 2021
Whatever happens next
Whatever happens next, remember that God has always seen you through (Jeremiah 29:11).
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Friday, July 9, 2021
Rejoice in your salvation
"But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation." (Psalm 13:5)
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Monday, July 5, 2021
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Friday, July 2, 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Get through today
All of time is in God's hands; you can trust God to get you through today (Isaiah 26:3-4).
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Monday, June 28, 2021
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Friday, June 25, 2021
Help us
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake! -Psalm 79:9
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Learning to be content
Learning to be content helps you put everything in life into right perspective (Philippians 4:11).
Friday, June 18, 2021
Those who know my name
Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name. -Psalm 91:14
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The extent of abundant life
Whatever keeps you from obeying God is keeping you from knowing the extent of Christ's abundant life (1 Peter 1:4).
Monday, June 14, 2021
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Friday, June 11, 2021
Set me free
Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. -Psalm 118:5
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Monday, June 7, 2021
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Friday, June 4, 2021
The Lord delivers
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. -Psalm 34:19
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Don't wait for renewal
You don't have to wait until you feel overwhelmed to seek renewal for your soul (3 John 1:2).
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Monday, May 31, 2021
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Friday, May 28, 2021
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Through the cross
Everything you need to know about the love of God is seen through the cross of Jesus (1 Peter 2:24).
Don't let it!
The spirit of fear wants to conquer the Spirit God has given you--don't let it! (2 Timothy 1:7).
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021
Thursday, May 20, 2021
What you should do
Most times, what you should have done doesn't matter as much as what you should do now (Proverbs 24:16).
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Friday, May 14, 2021
The affliction of the afflicted
For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him. -Psalm 22:24
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The mission hasn't changed
We have to change because the mission of the church hasn't (Matthew 28:19-20).
Monday, May 10, 2021
Power of God lived
The power of God isn't a force to be harnessed but a reality to be lived (Romans 1:16).
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Beginning of wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever (Psalm 111:10)!
Friday, May 7, 2021
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Friday, April 30, 2021
God delivers
"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them" (Psalm 34:7).
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
God won't leave
If you need to know God won't leave you, remember all the times God hasn't (Exodus 33:14).
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Cheerful givers
Cheerful givers aren't worried about giving because they've learned God always provides (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Monday, April 26, 2021
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Friday, April 23, 2021
God is good
"Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture" (Psalm 100:3).
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Wave of destruction
If you let disunity settle in, it will bring a wave of destruction (Proverbs 17:14).
Sunday, April 18, 2021
What God has done
You can trust in what God will do because you know what God has done (1 Samuel 12:24).
Friday, April 16, 2021
Strong tower
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe" (Psalm 18:10).
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Every season
At the end of every season, reflect on and thank God for what you've learned (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
God knows your pain
God knows the pain of the loss you've experienced and brings healing and peace (Revelation 21:4).
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Monday, April 12, 2021
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Friday, April 9, 2021
Never abandoned
"For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption" (Psalm 16:10).
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Monday, April 5, 2021
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Friday, April 2, 2021
Your steadfast love
"Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love" (Psalm 31:16).
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Monday, March 29, 2021
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Friday, March 26, 2021
Proclaiming his handiwork
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork" (Psalm 19:1).
Thursday, March 25, 2021
A faithful example
Give the next generation a faithful example to follow, not just rules to obey (Proverbs 22:6).
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Find the goodness
Don't make the world find the goodness of God; let them see it in you (Psalm 66:16).
Monday, March 22, 2021
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Friday, March 19, 2021
The lifter of my head
"But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head" (Psalm 3:3).
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The right attitude
You don't need the right things to do Gods' work, just the right attitude (Philippians 4:13).
Monday, March 15, 2021
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Glory on display
God's glory is on display when you use the skill the Creator gave you for his glory (Exodus 35:35).
Friday, March 12, 2021
My refuge
"I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust" (Psalm 91:2).
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Nothing matters more
Some things matter more to others, but nothing matters more to a Christian than God's kingdom (Matthew 6:33).
Hopeful, not happy
One blessing that comes from God is that you can be hopeful even if you don't feel happy (Hebrews 12:1).
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Others before you
Listen to what God has said to others before you; you're not the first to walk with God (Hebrews 1:1).
Monday, March 8, 2021
A time will come
A time will come when your passionate pursuit of God will bring spiritual fruit you could never imagine (Galatians 6:9).
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Friday, March 5, 2021
Wait for the Lord
"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord" (Psalm 27:14)!
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Monday, March 1, 2021
How things work out
You may not know how things are going to work out, but you can trust the One who is working it out for your good (Romans 8:28).
Friday, February 26, 2021
Take courage
"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord" (Psalm 31:24)!
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Keep moving forward
It's easy to be discouraged, but, with Gods' grace, keep moving forward in faith (2 Timothy 3:14).
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Learn from your pain
Learn from your pain and your story could be someone else's blessing (Acts 14:22).
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Monday, February 22, 2021
Closer to perfection
However imperfect you are today, you are closer to perfection than you were yesterday (1 John 4:12).
Just in case
In case anyone treats you otherwise, remember you are a beloved child of God (John 1:12).
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Lack patience
Be honest about where you lack patience and ask God to help you be less irritable and restless (1 Thessalonians 5:14). -KelseyUMC
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Monday, February 15, 2021
Less Bible
Try reading less of the Bible at one time in order to understand more of what you read (Psalm 119:11).
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Friday, February 12, 2021
He is God!
"Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture" (Psalm 100:3).
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Monday, February 8, 2021
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Learn and love
There's always more for you to learn and more for you to love about God's word (Jeremiah 33:3).
Friday, February 5, 2021
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Someone's trust
It's too easy to lose someone's trust and too hard to regain it to not be careful with your words (Ephesians 4:29).
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Missed church
Even if you "missed" church this week, you're still called to be church today (Romans 12:5).
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Give occassionally?
People who give occasionally can help pay church bills, but people who tithe help accomplish the kingdom reality (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Monday, February 1, 2021
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Friday, January 29, 2021
He prospers
"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers" (Psalm 1:3).
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Speak good
Use your words to speak good into your life and into the world around you, and enjoy the goodness that comes from it (Proverbs 13:2).
Sunday, January 24, 2021
God was waiting
Before you ever wanted to walk with the Lord, God was already waiting for you (1 Corinthians 1:9).
Friday, January 22, 2021
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Work your way to God
You never have to work your way to God. You only have to trust in Christ (John 14:6).
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Speak with grace
The Christian should always speak with grace because the world always needs it (Ephesians 4:29).
Monday, January 18, 2021
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Remember to pray
Every moment you remember you are breathing is a chance to remember to pray (Matthew 26:41).
Monday, January 11, 2021
Seek God's wisdom
If you seek God's wisdom, you'll figure out what needs to be done for the glory of God (Proverbs 8:11-12).
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Unfailing love
"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you" (Psalm 143:8).
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The goodness and glory of God
When you know the goodness of God, you live for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
No right to be stingy
If you trust that God will take care of you, you have no right to be stingy (Proverbs 28:27).
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Friday, January 1, 2021
The excitement of Christmas
The excitement of Christmas is knowing Christ was given to us (Luke 2:16).