Numbers 4-5; Mark 14; Job 14 Extravagant devotion never elicits applause. To the contrary, true devotion at best makes people uncomfortable, and at worst, elicits pure hatred toward the devotee. Devotion is an indictment against the status quo, against our blindness and cold hearts. When we see it, we come face to face with our […]

Numbers 2-3; Mark 13; Job 13 Have you ever been so lost in your salvation that even the light became dark to you? It’s not something we often hear shared on Sunday mornings, and I, for one, can understand why. Darkness in the light isn’t a celebratory concept. Yet, in my real life, outside the […]

Deepening Faith: Reflective Journal Prompt Reflect on the call to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. What does it mean for you to be “all in”? How is the Lord stirring your heart right now, and what steps can you take to respond fully to His call over your life? […]

Genesis 46-47; Mark 6; Job 6 Have you ever heard the phrase, “Familiarity breeds contempt?” When we believe we’ve accurately assessed someone or something negatively, it’s amazing how our reality will bend to match our negative perception. I’m a big fan of this show called Married at First Sight. It’s a reality TV program where […]

Genesis 40-41; Mark 3; Job 3 Mark 3:11-1211 And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God.” 12 And he strictly ordered them not to make him known. Have you ever wondered why Jesus commands the demons to be silent when they are […]

Genesis 3, 39; Mark 2; Job 2 Before I began my reading for today, I was browsing through the comments on yesterday’s post. My dear friend and devotional contributor, Marcia Thorsell, was reflecting on yesterday’s reading from Job 1. She shared this insight: “I found something interesting as I read Job 1. For some reason, […]

Genesis 1-2; Mark 1; Job 1 I’ve been rethinking my theology lately, looking at my life and considering the outcome of faith that I see in others. I’ve been listening to and reading different schools of thought, experiencing a good shaking. With all these new thoughts, I’ve been considering the term “holiness.” We know our […]

Zech. 13-14, Rev. 21-22, Lam. 5 The End of the Story Guest Post:  Marcia Thorsell When I finally volunteered for this post, I was flat scared!!  Soooo much symbolism, so much mystery, so much unknown, so much prophetic!!  I have never claimed to know that much eschatology and I certainly don’t have a great understanding […]

Zechariah 9-10; Revelation 19; Lamentations Guest Blog Post: Patty Bellingham Where is my Google Maps app? As I read today’s passages, I sometimes feel lost with all of the symbolism and need some direction. Do you sometimes feel that way when you read prophecy? It is so foreign to us, but our great and marvelous […]

Zechariah 9-10; Revelation 19; Lamentations 3 There is only one truly worthy, and His name is Jesus. In our efforts to create a culture of honor within the church, we may have inadvertently slipped into idolatry—idolatry toward individuals, their gifts, and their ministries. However, there’s a more excellent way to honor. Consider John’s heavenly encounter: […]