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 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.
Matthew 9:1-7 Devotional
Imagine a home filled with people, a crowd so thick that movement is nearly impossible. Amid this gathering, four friends arrive, carrying a paralyzed man on a stretcher. Their determination is unshaken—they’ve heard about Jesus, they believe in His power, and nothing will stop them from bringing their friend to Him. They climb onto the roof, tear apart the tiles, and lower their friend right before Jesus. Can you picture the moment? Dust floating in the air, astonished murmurs rippling through the crowd. Then, Jesus speaks. "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven." Click Read More to continue.
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 3:13-17 Devotional
Imagine standing on the shore of a river, feeling the gentle breeze and watching the water flow steadily by. People are gathered, some waiting their turn, others watching intently. Suddenly, a man steps forward. The Baptizer meets him at the shore, speaks in rather animated ways, and then falls to his knees before the man. Click Read More to continue.