Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8, ESV

Theme: Look for the good in this season, in your extended family, across party lines, in other communities, and in your neighbors – no matter their beliefs or politics.

Today's Scripture: “Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.” Proverbs 14:29, ESV

Theme: Don’t let things like political talk get to you. Cool your temper, slow down and cultivate understanding.

Today’s Scripture: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3, ESV

Theme: Keep your mind focused on God, really trust Him, and you won’t over-worry or overreact.

Today's Scripture: “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” Psalms 146:3, ESV

Theme: True and lasting peace and hope are found in only one Son of Man: Jesus.

Today’s Scripture: They said, “Caesar's.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” Matthew 22:21, ESV

Theme: It’s easy to get confused about what we need to control and what we don’t. Either way, God wants us to treat our leaders with respect.