Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4b, ESV  

Theme: Prepare for “pivotal moments” by spending time reading God’s Word.  

Today's Scripture: “Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray.” Mark 1:35, NLT   

Theme: Prepare for “pivotal moments” as Jesus did by spending focused time in prayer.  

Today's Scripture: “‘If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.’” John 15:18, NLT 

Theme: When you know you’re focused on honoring God with your actions, you can bear up under harsh criticism in solidarity with Jesus. 

Today's Scripture: “Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4b, NLT  

Theme: When we focus on pleasing God, we direct our efforts towards one clear and faultless path, not many conflicting ones.  

Today's Scripture: “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35, ESV  

Theme: Jesus loved his disciples and all people well; we will too when we follow Him wholeheartedly.