Each of these topical Bible study lessons will help you navigate the path of life as you put your trust in God and turn to Him for the guidance you need.
Prayer is powerful! And the power of prayer is real and tangible. As real as anything we can see or touch. It is a source of strength that we, as Christians, can tap into at any time, day or night. This verse from James 5:16 sums up this incredible power perfectly. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous [...]
Why did God create Winter? In this Psalm 74:17 devotional, we'll answer this question and discover the Benefits of Winter, our God-given time of rest. The dark days of winter are here. The beauty of the fall leaves is over, and the barren trees are all that is left behind. I’ve been watching the coverage of the snowstorms [...]
Doubt is a dirty word in Christian circles. It’s something we don’t talk about just in case the pastor is listening. And we pretend we don’t feel it because we think our friends will look down on us if we admit it. So, in this devotional, we’ll read the words of Jesus from Matthew 14:3,1 and learn how [...]
What is living water? And what is the main point of John 4:10? Let’s start with water itself. Water is essential for our physical well-being. Without this critical element, life couldn’t exist. And there’s no better example of this than the summer heat. This summer seems to have flown by fast. But soaring temperatures are still in the [...]
A few years ago I started keeping a prayer journal. A lot has happened in my life since then. Truthfully, it’s been quite a rollercoaster ride. Along the way, I’ve offered up many prayers to God and received many answers back. So much happens that it’s easy to lose track of all of the things He has to [...]
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run [...]
What is the meaning of Isaiah 4:6? And what do we do when we’re facing the storms of life? In this Bible study, we’ll uncover the message of this popular scripture and find out how to weather life’s storms with God’s help. Let’s read this Bible verse about the storms of life together… It will be a [...]
What does the Bible say about the peace of Christ? The peace of Christ is more than a concept we learn about in church. It’s something we can feel deep in our hearts every day. In this devotional, we’ll read the scripture from Colossians 3:15 and discover how to let the peace of Christ rule in your heart [...]
Imagine seeing God’s hand in your life. What would it look like? How would it feel? If you move in Christian circles, you’ve probably heard someone say, ”I saw God’s hand in my life!”. It’s a phrase that comes up often in conversations with other Christians or in testimonies given at church. But what exactly does seeing God’s hand [...]
In this short devotional, we’ll read some Bible Verses About God’s Unconditional Love and discover the meaning of each one in our lives today. God Loves Us Unconditionally LOVE. Most of us are searching for it in some aspect of our lives. And it seems to hold so much power over us. Without love, we feel empty, like [...]
Last year God gave me a challenge. but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 In January, I thought this challenge to [...]
This time of year, Christian circles are a buzz with one thing… Should Christians celebrate Halloween? This question seems to come from the uncertainty of what this holiday actually is, and what it means to those who celebrate it. For some people, it’s a dark and mysterious day filled with ancient pagan rituals. For others it’s just a [...]
Life is going great, until it isn’t anymore. An unforeseen catastrophe hits you out of the blue and leaves you feeling blindsided. You don’t know what to do or where to turn. But there is help on the horizon if we know where to look. As Christians, the help we are looking for comes from the Trinity. God [...]
This past week my faith was put to the test. And I’m sad to say that I stumbled and fell. In fact, I face-planted. It was an epic fail! My family has been planning a big renovation on our front porch for a while now. I knew that this project was going to be bigger than some others [...]
Do you ever ask yourself… “How did my life turn out this way?” Or wonder what the path life is supposed to be? In this Psalm 16:11 devotional, we’ll answer these questions and find the way back to the life path God has for us. When we graduate from high school or college, we’re just fresh-faced kids ready [...]
Everyone has those special Bible Verses God uses over and over again to speak directly to us. In my life, Habakkuk 3 is one of them. God puts this scripture in front of me every time I need a little reality check. Honestly, I’ve thought I was in dire straits before. But the current global crisis we’re living [...]
Last week we discussed, “What is the Meaning of Life?” People have searched for the answer to this question since the beginning of time. They are hoping to find a meaning to all of the chaos we face. They mistakenly believe that if they can answer this one question, then all of their problems will fade away. As [...]
Grace is God’s love poured down on us. It’s a gift we don’t deserve, and no matter how hard we work, we can’t earn it. Ephesians 2:8 tell us this simple truth… For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God Grace through faith in Jesus saves us. But this only [...]
Welcome to the final leg of our artistic journey of faith! If you missed the first two, The Master's Hand, and God's Muse, you can go back and read them from the beginning. See you when you get back... Now the creative process begins… A blank canvas stands on the easel. Paint is mixed on the palette. The [...]
A few short days ago we began our artistic journey of faith with The Master's Hand. On our first stop along the path from blank canvas to masterpiece, we talked about the Old Masters and their influence on our lives. Then we discovered the One True Master and the impact He plays in the journey. If you missed The [...]
Who were the Masters? And why are they important? The “Master’s” were the artists who changed our world view by their brilliance and vision. Leonardo Da Vinci is the first “Master” that comes to most of our minds. His paintings of the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper are two of the most important works of art to [...]
What’s the one thing you can’t live without? This question was asked of me not long ago. I know I’m supposed to say a toothbrush or something like that, but I gave it a lot of thought, and the answer became very clear to me, salvation. Because without salvation there would be no hope, and without hope, there [...]
Have you ever felt like you made a huge mistake? Yeah, me too. Many times. My latest huge mistake moment came when I realized I’d picked the wrong website server. Some time ago God had told me to build a website and blog. I immediately thought, I can’t do that, I don’t know any of that technical mumbo [...]
Last week we asked the question “Where is God when bad things happen?” and I shared with you some of the Bible verses that have helped me when life takes a turn for the worst. If you missed it, you can read it here… Today I would like to continue our discussion by sharing with you the stories [...]
Every time we turn on the TV there is another terrible tragedy unfolding right before our eyes. Hurricanes, floods, wildfires and terrorist have suddenly become common news stories. But these things aren’t just stories, they are earth shattering events in someone’s life. We truly feel for the people touched by these tragedies and we want to help any [...]
