by Daily Devotionals | Nov 13, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Mark 12:43-44 The story of the widow’s offering is one of the most humbling passages in the Gospels. While others gave large sums from their abundance, this woman gave everything she had, despite her poverty. I think we all go through a season when giving...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 12, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Proverbs 3:9-10 When I was a teenager, my pastor gave a sermon about tithing and the blessings of giving our “firstfruits” to God. I remember feeling so moved by the idea of putting God first, but I didn’t have any money to give. So after the service, I asked my...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 11, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: 2 Corinthians 9:7 A few years back I got a call from a family in desperate need. Their mother had fallen seriously ill, and they lived far out in the country. They were worried I wouldn’t make the drive, but I assured them I’d be there. I met with their mother...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 8, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Romans 8:32 I have a friend who is an excellent gift giver. What makes him so good at it isn’t just his generosity—it’s his mindfulness. Somehow, he remembers the little things I mention in passing, like something I liked or wanted. Recently, he surprised me...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 7, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Matthew 6:31-33 I am a planner: budgets, schedules, and contingency plans for every scenario. It’s probably because I have anxiety, but I believe that if I can control everything, I’ll feel secure. Most of the time, it’s helpful—until life happens. Just last...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 6, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Read: Deuteronomy 8:17-18 As a young adult, whenever I experienced success, it was easy for me to think, I earned this. I put in the time, the late nights, and the extra effort. It felt like the achievement was mine alone. But something changed when I stepped into...
