THE ONLY GOD January 16, 2020 | 1 Timothy 1:12–17 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Jonathan Edwards was a philosopher, theologian, pastor, and president of Princeton University. Although he became a prominent leader of the First Great Awakening when thousands surrendered their lives to Christ, Edwards never sought the pulpit. One interesting fact: his original passion […]
CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLDS January 14, 2020 | Ephesians 5:21–33 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue “When I was 10, all I’d ever known at home was chaos,” said pastor and author Tony Evans. However, things changed after his father put his faith in Christ. His mother was against her husband’s newly found faith. But, over time, she was […]
GOD PROTECTS US January 13, 2020 | Psalm 91 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue On her daily Moody Radio program, Janet Parshall addresses cultural issues through a biblical lens. Based in Washington, D.C., Parshall is known for her unflinching look at complex topics. When asked about her favorite Bible verse, Parshall responded, “I will say of […]
SAVED BY GRACE January 12, 2020 | Ephesians 2:1–10 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Dr. James Gray was Moody Bible Institute’s third president (1904–1934). One historian noted, “His leadership during the critical and turbulent years following the death of Mr. Moody probably has resulted in him being held the most responsible more than any other man […]
THE MT. EVEREST PASSAGE January 11, 2020 | Isaiah 53 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue For nearly 60 years, Haddon Robinson taught thousands of seminary students how to preach. His textbook on homiletics sold more than 300,000 copies in many languages. Recently, he went to be with the Lord, but his legacy on evangelical homiletics continues. […]
January 10, 2020 | Acts 2:14–39 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue We don’t know exactly what the apostle Peter’s favorite verse would have been, but a continual theme in his ministry, preaching, and writings was Jesus Christ’s resurrection. This message from Peter and the other disciples rang true from the beginning and is the foundation on […]
September 26, 2019 | Psalm 34 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue “Out of the frying pan and into the fire” describes the experience of getting out of one difficult situation only to land in another. In 1 Samuel 21, David was on the run from King Saul. He went to the last place anyone would expect to […]
September 25, 2019 | Psalms 32–33 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue In 2019, Time magazine ran an online poll asking participants, “What are your major sources of happiness?” The top four answers all involved relationships. Having and maintaining healthy relationships with children, friends, and family were considered key components of happiness for most people. Blessed is […]
PRAISE IS LIFE September 23, 2019 | Psalm 30 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue In the early 1970s, Charles Colson rose to political power as Special Counsel to the President of the United States. But all of that came crashing down when he was indicted in the Watergate scandal. After being sent to prison, Colson came […]
GOD HEARS MY CRY September 15, 2019 | Psalms 20–21 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue As Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He encountered ten lepers who begged Him for healing. Jesus answered their request, and in accordance with Mosaic Law, instructed the men to show themselves to the priest who would declare them clean. […]