No matter how we psych ourselves up, we can only be assured of success if we somehow know that we're on the team that will win in the end.
Category: Devotions
Tower Defense
We may sometimes feel that we're in a Tower Defense game, marching along a path as others attack us. Whatever the perils, though, we can find a defender in God.
Win-Win
Rather than seeking out the "lesser of two evils", Paul the apostle was conflicted by having two excellent alternatives.
Be Nice!
Walking to a new room has been shown to make us forget. But, with a little practice, we can prepare to treat people in the next room the way Jesus did, with humility and consideration.
Are We “Martha-ing” and Don’t Know It?
The example of Jesus' priorities when he visited some friends can teach us a few things, too.
Ready for a Kind Word
Even if we're in a bad mood, we are challenged to always make our words gracious and helpful to others.
Grace, Faith, Works
While our good deeds aren't good enough to make us right before a holy God, once we appreciate the magnitude of His grace, mercy, and love, we still have a part to play.
How Will They Figure It Out?
If we are looking for others to step up and act better, maybe we must first demonstrate to them the right kind of behavior.
What’s Not In It For Me?
Being part of a group of like-minded believers has a lot of advantages for us, but what does the rest of the world get out of it?
Greater Than
The simple math of inequalities can help us remember to praise God for His greatness...especially as compared to our lack of greatness.
Give What You’ve Got
The call for us each to contribute to the church (the body of Christ) isn't just a suggestion. The rest of the body needs each of us, from the smallest to the greatest.
You’re a What?
How can we explain to others what we believe, when the very name for our belief can stir up so much emotion?
Change Your Perspective
Sometimes, we can grow so used to our own point of view, that we have trouble connecting with those having different backgrounds and context, if we don't take time to listen.
Listen Through
There are a lot of glitches, distractions, and excuses that can cause us to stop listening. What lies in store for us, though, if we power through and keep listening?
Just One Word of Encouragement
What if we could just say one encouraging thing to one person today?
Jesus is Lord,…but what does that mean?
When we refer to Jesus as "Lord", what does that actually mean?
Two Tips on How to Worship God
Being in a church's "worship service" can be a little overwhelming and awkward if we get distracted by those around us. If we focus on God - the object of our worship - maybe we can more easily praise Him.
Go Away!
Since Jesus made time for those who weren't like Him, or - according to others - just didn't fit in at the time, let us do the same thing.
Understand the Source, Part 2
If we were to evaluate the background of Bible authors (before they encountered God), we'd find mixed results. It is only through the evidence of God's work in their lives that their testimony is completed.
Understand the Source, Part 1
When we study what others have written or said, we should understand where they are coming from, and be able to determine if they are telling us the truth.
Those Who Sin Differently 