Devotional Readings

Understand what takes your breath away in a book while breathing the pure air of God's truth. Using Philippians, Numbers, Proverbs, and Ephesians, learn to apply eternal standards to reading and writing, fiction and non-fiction. Learn how to be a discerning reader and a godly writer. Discover positive and negative criteria for entertaining as well as teaching. Learn what's actually being taught and also what should be taught. It's not all about inspiration or objectionable elements. Learn to sniff out where the bad air of secularism wants to lead you.

We know the story—the manger, the shepherds, the star. But in the busyness of holiday preparations, it can lose its wonder. If we’re not careful, the opening lines of the biblical account stir little more than nostalgia. Overwhelmed by the cares of life, we risk missing the true miracle of Christmas. Jesus’ birth is more than an ancient tale; it’s the fulfillment of God’s promise, bringing joy beyond measure. This joy wasn’t just for the shepherds or Israel—it’s a joy for all people, across every generation, including us today. Season of Wonder offers 25 daily readings to ...

Are you tired of the same old Christmas routine? Are you craving a deeper connection with God amidst the holiday hustle and bustle? If you've found yourself going through the motions, longing for more meaning in your traditions, then Fulfilled is the perfect guide to help you rekindle the true spirit of Christmas. In this inspiring devotional, you'll: - Prioritize presence over presents: Discover creative ways to cultivate meaningful connections with loved ones and with God, fostering a sense of true connection amidst the holiday chaos. - Rediscover the wonder of Christmas: Dive into ...

To experience the best life that God intends for you, you must learn to live fully, love completely, and lead boldly - the hallmarks of Jesus' time on earth. Brian Houston now shares his transformative approach to the Christian life through practical tools and inspiring teaching that will help you identify your unique gifts and reenergize your faith, no matter where you are in your relationship with God.

Tim and Kathy Keller's best seller The Meaning of Marriage looked at the human need for love and its expression in marriage. This new devotional, drawing on that book but consisting of all-new material, is a day-by-day devotional to help couples find God's wisdom as they navigate the complexities of married life. Each day includes a quotation from Scripture, a comment from the Kellers and a prayer to help you ground your married life in God.

Colossians 3:11 tells us that God is “over all and through all and in all.” It is easy to see Him in the birth of a new baby, the glories of a magnificent garden, or the joy of a wedding ceremony. But what of the times when we don’t notice him? The difficult times? The occasions when we don’t expect Him to show up? In these seven devotional readings, Shirley Corder encourages you to look for God in the Unexpected. Places such as * the technology that has so much influence over our lives today * the dark prisons of life * the cold place of a cancer diagnosis and more.

As a seasoned retreat leader and author of several guided prayer journals, McDonald offers a rich blend of spiritual reflection and practical action to help you deepen your faith during this sacred time. In this devotional, she invites you to journey through daily mass readings while reflecting on the key themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, love—and the powerful messages of humility, revelation, and renewal during Christmastide.

Christmas is a time of wonder, but many of us miss out on this because we're so familiar with the tradition. Award-winning author Pierce Taylor Hibbs helps us reclaim the wonder of Christmas with these Advent readings. Each one helps us see the glory, joy, and mystery of God's coming to earth in Jesus Christ. To open this book is to open yourself to the strange beauty that ushers this season in every year. Take, read, marvel, and worship.

Este es un libro devocional. Podrás usar este libro para aprender más de Dios y enamorarte cada día más de Jesús. A medida que vayas leyendo cada día Dios te hablará, no por lo que el autor haya escrito, sino porque cada devocional está lleno de la Palabra de Dios, y es Su Palabra la que tiene el poder para cambiar nuestra vida y guiar nuestros pasos. Si necesitas una palabra de ánimo, o que Dios te hable directo al corazón, este libro es para ti.

Este es un libro devocional. Podrás usar este libro para aprender más de Dios y enamorarte cada día más de Jesús. A medida que vayas leyendo cada día Dios te hablará, no por lo que el autor haya escrito, sino porque cada devocional está lleno de la Palabra de Dios, y es Su Palabra la que tiene el poder para cambiar nuestra vida y guiar nuestros pasos.

The focus of this book is to help you feel filled with courage and encouraged as you deal with issues in your life, work, and church safety and security activities. My hope is that this book, combined with your own prayerful meditation and introspective thinking, will give you the courage to live and serve in the line of duty, where that duty finds you.