Devotions

What Do We Have An Abundance Of?

Being stuck with too many unpleasant things is no fun. What if we could have an abundance of something much, much better?

Devotions

The Right Thing When We Do the Wrong Thing

Only God could find a solution to the no-win situation that we were faced with when we chose to break the rules.

Longer Exposure Pattern
Devotions

The Dog Walks Slowly by Midnight

Even the most important message is ineffective if it can't be shared in a way that the recipient can understand.

Lionfish
Devotions

Lied to Every Day, Part 2

In a world full of contradictory information, how can we sort out the truth from the noise?

Lionfish
Devotions

Lied to Every Day, Part 1

It can be difficult to sort out truth from the noise in a crowded environment, full of those who willfully or unintentionally want to deceive us.

Devotions

Disarms

Watching the hero disarm an opponent in a movie is fun, but there was an even more spectacular feat that disarmed a greater foe than any movie villain.

Devotions

“Get a Life”

In our walk on earth, there are not only ways that we can "get a life", but also still better ways to really start living.

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Other Study Guides

Why Did Jesus Have to Be Raised From the Dead?

Once we realize our sinful situation, the reason for Jesus' death to pay for our sins becomes clear. However, why is His subsequent resurrection so important?

Devotions

What Does Washing Feet Look Like Today?

If washing others' feet isn't part of our daily routine (unlike first-century disciples), through what sort of humble service might we be called to follow Jesus' example instead?

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Devotions

John 1 and 1 John 1

While the Biblical author John couldn't write everything down, he testified to what he had personally seen and experienced.

Walkway Along Lake
Devotions

Do I Have Enough Cash? 

A good relationship with God isn't about collecting enough good deeds to pay for miscellaneous "bills" we have incurred.  There is a great cost for us to be redeemed, but it has already been covered.

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Devotions

Check It Out for Yourself

If we are genuinely interested in learning the truth, we have an opportunity to find it, if we will only look.

Chandelier
Devotions

Corpus Christi, Part 1

What does it mean that Jesus is the Head of the church (which itself is described as the Body of Christ)?

Red Fireworks Pattern
Devotions

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?

Stuffed Bird in Submarine with Ocean-Filtered Light
Devotions

Optics

Just as we can't see certain details under filtered light, our understanding of the world around us is a function of the light that we use to illuminate it.

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Devotions

Filling in the Gaps

Sometimes, we find ourselves at a loss for words, or feeling unworthy to talk with a Holy God. He knew that this would happen, and personally intervenes to help us out in those times.