Guidelines For Living Devotional

Biblical Wisdom for Today's Challenges

He also said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law” (Mark 12:38).  On at least three occasions He urged His followers to “Watch out that no one deceives you.” 

Discover Unsung Heroes

It’s all a matter of perspective.  Question:  Who are your heroes?  And, why? 

Learn About the Transformative Power of the Bible

Long ago the writer of the book of Hebrews said that the word of God, meaning the Bible, is sharp and powerful. 

Trusting the Journey from Beginning to Completion

In analyzing what the Bible says about faith, I have come to the conclusion that real faith contains two elements: belief which is intellectual and appeals to the mind, and trust which is experiential and demands a response to what you believe.

Discover Faith's Strength

Any tragedy--great or small--forces us to acknowledge our humanity, and often that realization leaves us depressed or immobilized.

Marvel at God's Wonders

Seldom, however, do we think of a rain shower as being a wonder or something of awe, yet when you consider the complexity of the whole process, which we take for granted, it's a whole different issue.

This is How to Transform Hatred

The English word “misery” comes from a Greek word miseo which is translated “to hate.” 

Confronting Hatred's Cost

Hatred comes with a high price attached to it.     

Divine Protection Amidst Shadows

Why a sovereign God spares some and allows others to face the fire is something that we will never fully understand this side of heaven.  That fact was again illustrated on the morning of September 11 when the World Trade Center was destroyed. 

Break Free from Toxic Thinking

Have you ever asked yourself, “What causes a criminal to think as he or she does?” What makes a person think a crooked line is straight and a straight line is crooked?