Scriptures 2 Chronicles 7:13-14; Psalm 51; 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer Focus Turn away from sinful thoughts and actions and turn to God. Devotional Thought True repentance is a radical change in both thinking and action rather than simply an “I’m sorry!” It requires us to agree with God’s assessment of things and conform ourselves to… Read More »
A Recommitment to Prayer (Video Teachings)
Scriptures 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; James 5:16; Revelation 3:20 Prayer Focus Recommit yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ and to prayer. Devotional Thought Prayer is a conversation between you and God. Through prayer you can contact God and receive his many provisions. The real purpose of prayer, however, is not to inform God about your needs… Read More »
Thanksgiving as an Expression of Worship
Scriptures Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer Focus Express gratitude to God for what he has already done for you and others. Devotional Thought Gratitude is a loving and thankful response toward God for his presence with us and gracious activity within the world. Gratitude is an important worship activity. A life of gratitude will… Read More »
Salvation Through Jesus Christ
Scriptures Ephesians 1:6-16; 1 Peter 1:3-5 Prayer Focus Praise God for his salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. Devotional Thought The good news for all humankind is that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. When we put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he gives us eternal life and a… Read More »
Worshiping God as a Lifestyle
Scriptures Nehemiah 9:5-6; Psalm 145 Prayer Focus Worship God because he is great and worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Devotional Thought To worship is to adore, serve, and devote oneself completely to God. God is worthy of our worship (Revelation 4:11). He is wonderful, awesome, and great. He deserves both our reverence and… Read More »
Celebrating a New Year (2024)
Scriptures Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-24; Revelation 21:5 Prayer Focus Ask God to reveal himself to you in new, fresh, and powerful ways in 2024. Devotional Thought The start of each new year is a great time for prayer and self-reflection. Who do you want to become this year? What are your spiritual goals, and do… Read More »
God is Good!
When we say that God is good, this is a way of saying that everything positive that we experience or receive in life has its source in him. God is the source of all that makes life possible and meaningful. Also, God’s goodness is an active goodness. We know that God is good because he… Read More »
Happy New Year (2023)
Dear Child of God, My wife and I would like to say, “Happy New Year!” to all our readers. We pray that 2023 will be the best year ever for you and your loved ones. May the Lord reveal his love and power to you in surprising ways and may you draw closer to him… Read More »
Self-Examination: Being Honest with God and Ourselves
Today we will explore the spiritual discipline of self-examination. Self-examination is the study of one’s own behaviors and motivations. Regular and intentional self-examination is an important aspect of the healthy Christian life. The spiritual discipline was modeled by King David (e.g., see Psalm 139: 23-24). The Apostle Paul on several occasions also encouraged Christians to… Read More »
Stir Up the Gift of Ministry!
2 Timothy 1:6-8a; 13-14 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of… Read More »