What Kind of “Sheep” Are You?
The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. — Psalm 23:1–3 (NIV)No Psalm is better known or better loved than Psalm 23,…
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The Good Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. — Psalm 23:1 (NIV) Darlene lived across the street from me until I was five. She was just a bit older than I and an only child. I was the youngest of eight…
Your Goodness and Love Will Follow
Are you in the habit of memorizing scripture? Chuck Swindoll wrote, “I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. . . . No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends!…
Your Word is a Lamp
For today’s devotional, delight in God’s word and discover the timeless wisdom of these scriptures, as featured in the gift book God’s Wisdom for Mothers: Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.…
You’ll Never Be Ready
He [Abraham] did not know where he was going. — Hebrews 11:8 Go. Set. Ready. You’ll never be ready. You’ll never be ready to get married. You’ll never be ready to have kids. You’ll never be ready to start a business…
The Purpose of Prayer
“This happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” — John 9:3 (NIV) The primary purpose of prayer is not to change circumstances; the primary purpose of prayer is to change us! But either way, the…
Quit Praying
Well done, good and faithful servant! — Matthew 25:23 One of the defining moments in my prayer life happened a decade ago. I was in a small group with a friend who worked for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Georgetown University.…
Forgiveness: Receive the Gift of Grace
Today I will remember that my failure to forgive myself is a prideful choice to not receive your grace. If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone. The new is here! — 2 Corinthians 5:17 What…
Go and Make Disciples
You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Praise be to God! — Psalm 68:35 (NIV) Finding refuge is not a concept most of us relate to in the physical…
