Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14, NIV 

Theme: Looking forward to a New Year and a fresh start are part of God's plan for us. 

Today's Scripture: “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:10, ESV 

Theme: Jesus came to earth to die for my sins, because God loves me.  

Today's Scripture: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15, ESV  

Theme: Emmanuel, “God with us,” came to be fully human so He could reconcile us to God. 

Today's Scripture: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14, ESV 

Theme: Jesus came to communicate to us the Father’s love. 

Today's Scripture: “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’” Luke 2:13-14, NIV 

Theme: Because of Jesus, we can have the joy, peace, and excitement of Christmas all year long.