Do the things that make God angry also make you angry? If so, then you understand Jesus’ passion for keeping the place where God abides, from being defiled. God has chosen for His Spirit to abide in us…. Let us have the same passion as Jesus to protect His house.

We often see trials as problems we must address or challenges we must overcome.  But what if we saw them as opportunities to learn of God's grace?  What if we knew that in the end, we would gain far more out of it than what we put in?  My hope is today's devotion will give you that very perspective ...

The Pharisees confronted Jesus over His disciples violating the Sabbath law. The Pharisees were following rules... the disciples were following Jesus.  In following Jesus, we (and others) are no longer condemned over our inability to be perfect.

The recent tragedy in TX has been heart wrenching for many of us to follow.  It would be logical for many of us to ask the question of where is God in moments like this.  However, that is probably the wrong question, and perhaps, the question should not be about God.  It is about how we should respond.  Today's devotion begins to focus on that very thing ..

What does it mean to truly reflect Christ in our daily lives?  This week's devotion invites us to go beyond reacting to others and meet a higher standard of grace and compassion.  You can be a light even over the littlest of things.

I have to admit that it is an ongoing challenge to deal with what is in my control versus what is in God's control.  Growing up, most of us are taught that we are responsible for our own progress.  "You have to put in the work," my dad would tell me.  But when is putting in work overstepping the boundaries of God doing His work?  I cannot say today's devotion has a clear answer, but hopefully, it will give a framework for us to figure it out ...

No matter who "they" are, they can't block the blessings that God has ordained for your life. Move confidently in His protection and His power.

Vacations are supposed to be a break from life’s chaos, but what happens when the journey itself becomes a trial?  Today's devotion is about not only enduring our spiritual journey but also remembering where rest comes from.  From a water park to a leafy plant, God offers us rest and renewal.

When we were in school, we always had tests to ensure we were learning the subject matter that we were instructed.  Some of us would even test ourselves to make sure we would be ready.  However, do we actively seek God to test us to ensure we are in line with His teachings?  Today's devotion touches on David's prayer of just that, and it is one I hope you along with me will reflect on daily to ensure that we are indeed being true followers of Jesus Christ ...

We have often heard the saying that God loves a 'cheerful giver.'  If you were like me, you often heard it around the time the church is looking for donations or giving of tithes and offerings.  However, recently I have come to appreciate that being a 'cheerful giver' is not limited to just money.  Today's devotion is about looking at how giving goes beyond passing the tithe plate at church ...

How do we react to action of others?  Do we move to judgment or grace?  Today's devotion is about embracing God's kindness to dismantle barriers and foster genuine connections.  We pursue a heart of God that seeks to uplift and support others as Jesus did for us.  I pray today's devotion gives you a heightened sense of love, grace and self-reflection as we view ourselves as well as others ...

How great is God's love for us?  It is one that is never questioned and I would dare say never forgotten.  However, I would often say that it is taken for granted.  We rely on it through the bad times, but when things are good, how reassured are we that it is His love that is with us each step of the way?  Today's devotion is dedicated to ensuring we are assured of His never-ending love for us ...

What does one do when the heart of God conflict with the law of God? Today’s devotion deals with how we deal with the inner conflict we face when dealing with following the law of God when it does not feel right. This is not an endorsement of disobeying God. However, when handled with care, we can have both the heart of God while following the law of God …