Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. — Psalm 23:4 In some translations of the Bible, the “darkest valley” in PsalmRead More…

We are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. — 2 Corinthians 2:15 “Have you smelled like Jesus lately?” This oddRead More…

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. — 1 Samuel 1:10 Many people can relate personally to the story of Hannah. The emotional, mental, and spiritual pain ofRead More…

We love because he first loved us. — 1 John 4:19 Eight-foot tables lined the sidewalk leading up to the local community center. They were divided into sections for clothes, canned goods,Read More…

“The seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” — Luke 8:15 It was evidentRead More…

Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” — Matthew 18:22 When I was invited to write this month’s devotions, I accepted with eager anticipation. But I could notRead More…

“A new command I give you: Love one another.” — John 13:34 Jesus’ followers in the first century were the first people to be called “Christians.” In addition to the apostles namedRead More…

“Do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” — Luke 12:11-12 ThereRead More…

Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God. . . . — 1 Peter 2:10 Peter, one of Jesus’ closest followers, urgently encouraged Christians in theRead More…

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. — Ecclesiastes 3:1 I can still remember the sound of the little bird that popped out ofRead More…