Matthew 8:1-4 Devotional
Imagine walking through a busy town square. You see many people, but when you try to approach them, they step back. Shopkeepers shoo you away, children are pulled back by their parents, and you hear whispers as you pass. You feel a deep sense of loneliness because of a condition that makes others see you as different. You long for healing, but even more for acceptance and a chance to connect with others. This was the daily life of a man with leprosy in ancient Israel. His illness was not just a skin problem; it meant he was cast out from society and cut off from community and connection. Click Read More to continue.
Matthew 6:5-15 Devotional
Once, a five-year-old boy announced to his parents that he never wanted to pray again. When his mother probed the boy's unbelief, she received this simple explanation: “I prayed and prayed, and prayed for a new puppy dog, and all I got was a new baby brother." Well, prayer does have its problems. We ask for guidance, and all we hear is silence. We get what we want and wind up not wanting what we get. We don't always find it easy to thank God for unanswered prayers. Prayer is a mystery, yet over 80% of Americans pray, and over half of Americans pray daily. Click Read More to continue,
Matthew 5:17-20 Devotional
In the movie Braveheart, the Scottish people are under English oppression from the domineering king, Edward the “Long-shanks. A Scottish commoner named William Wallace starts an uprising, and the people begin to see victory. Wallace becomes bold and says that the resistance will now invade England and face Long-shanks in his own land. Click Read More to continue
Matthew 5:1-12 Devotional
Imagine you're seeking comfort and clarity at a retreat center in the Hocking Hills. You sit with a group of people from different walks of life, each carrying their own burdens and stories. The retreat leader begins to speak, and His words aren't just commands; they are blessings, speaking directly to the heart of each listener. Click Read More to continue,
Matthew 4: 12-25 Devotional
I want you to imagine sitting in your favorite chair at home when the phone rings. You probably grumble as you reach for the phone because somebody will likely ask you to take a survey or buy something. The person on the other end offers you the opportunity of a lifetime that promises adventure, growth, and fulfillment. When you ask for more details, they tell you they can't share all the details, but they say trust me.Click Read More to continue.