Daily Devotionals
Why Do We Ask “Why?”
Read: Job 7:20, Psalm 42:9 There are traits you can see in others that are so different from your nature that they seem like magic. For me, that trait is extreme generosity. I know a woman who would give you the jacket off her back. That’s not an exaggeration. I...
Generosity and Sacrifice in the Body of Christ
Read: Acts 2:44-45, 2 Corinthians 9:7 There are traits you can see in others that are so different from your nature that they seem like magic. For me, that trait is extreme generosity. I know a woman who would give you the jacket off her back. That’s not an...
The Power of Prayer in Community
Read: Acts 2:42, James 5:16 I have a good friend named Chris who loves to run marathons. He asked me once if I would volunteer to pass out water at one of the markers. I said that it really wasn’t my thing and felt like four hours of standing in one spot probably...
The Centrality of Scripture
Read: Acts 2:42, Psalm 119:105 The ocean is big. I know you know that, but as a novice sailor, I can tell you that being on a sailboat with nothing but 180° of sky above you and 360° of water around you is simultaneously the most exciting and terrifying experience you...
Following Jesus in Every Situation
Read: 1 John 2:6, Philippians 2:5-8 In the ‘90s, the hottest trend in popular Christian culture was the WWJD bracelet. These things were everywhere. The WWJD bracelets were intended to provoke thought and reflection among wearers, encouraging them to consider their...