From Rules to Relationship

So how do we need to reorient ourselves from rules to relationship with God? To change our behavior, we need to change our heart. To change our heart, we need to change our real beliefs.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 22, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

Contentment

What do you gain through contentment? You probably won’t gain what your flesh craves, but everything your soul desires like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonAugust 11, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Godliness, Happiness, 1 Timothy, Contentment, Joy, ThankfulnessComment

You are Salt and Light — Part 2

If we can’t get along with each other, it will be hard to recognize us from the culture around us. Yes, we are all broken and all different, but God’s love is working in the heart of every single believer so we can let God shine.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 8, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

God's Concept of Happiness

As long as you are focusing on what you don't have, you'll be unhappy. But when you begin to appreciate what you already have, you'll begin to experience the joys of life.

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonAugust 6, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Godliness, Happiness, 1 Timothy, Contentment, Joy, ThankfulnessComment

Counterfeit Gifts

Satan seeks to counterfeit the spiritual gifts God has given the Church. Are you buying in to his lies?

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonAugust 4, 20251 Corinthians, Pharaoh, Neil T. Anderson, Counterfeit, Magic, Sorcerer, PsychicComment

You are Salt and Light — Part 1

Jesus says that we are already salt and light. In context, this means that we are God’s change agents on assignment.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 1, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

The Power to Name

How our words reflect God’s image and shape the world.

Daily Devotion, Editor's Picks, DiscipleshipAbby BatsonJuly 25, 2025Leadership, LeadersComment

Chemical Imbalance?

Are your thoughts stemming from a chemical imbalance or from a raging spiritual battle for your mind? Honesty is key in finding the answer.

Overcoming Shame

Piling on guilt and shame is detrimental to our mental health and doesn’t promote righteous living. We should be empowered by the love of God to not shame one another or ourselves; rather build each other up.

The Wisdom of Listening

Listening is a sign of wisdom and care. Simply by listening—both to others and during devotional time—we can grow spiritually and strengthen relationships.

Daily Devotion, Editor's Picks, DiscipleshipChristian RogersJuly 18, 2025Leadership, LeadersComment

Confession is Good for the Soul

Confession is a powerful spiritual tool that God has given us. The more we understand it and use it, the more powerful it becomes.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanJuly 4, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

You Are a Friend of God

Jesus has chosen you to be his friend. “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” How incredible is that! So how do friends relate? Friends work together, share what is on their mind with one another and are willing to sacrificially give of themselves for the good of the other.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristDan StudtJune 30, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

Absolute Truth

Truth is that which corresponds to reality. God is the ultimate reality and that which He creates is real and cannot exist apart from Him.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonJune 23, 2025Comment

The Tongue's Potential for Good or Evil – Part 2

We can genuinely and unassumingly make an impact on those around us by walking in God’s wisdom. You might never know the impact your kindness and compassion can have on someone else.

Daily DevotionSeth BroadhurstJune 20, 2025Comment