Category Archives: Devotion

More Valuable than Silver and Gold

What God offers you is more valuable than silver and gold (Acts 3). He offers you His only Son, Jesus, who can transform your heart. Jesus Christ is the only one who can change you from a child of a sinful culture into a child of God. Moreover, He can free you from the confusionContinue reading “More Valuable than Silver and Gold”

The Importance of Truth in the Christian Life: Embracing God’s Call

We Christians agree that God is loving, good, and just. However, the God of the Bible is also the God of truth (Exodus 34:6; Deuteronomy 32:4). He loves truth, values truth, and reveals truth in His Word. In fact, we come to understand what truth truly is by knowing God and His Son, Jesus Christ,Continue reading “The Importance of Truth in the Christian Life: Embracing God’s Call”

The Centrality of Christ

In the tapestry of the Christian faith, there is one thread that shines with unparalleled brilliance: the person of Christ. His presence should not only enhance our individual lives but also illuminate the collective spirit of the church. Imagine Christ at the very heart of every endeavor, and every conversation. He isn’t just a partContinue reading “The Centrality of Christ”

Insights from Proverbs: Reroute (Prov. 17)

While I typically don’t talk much, I admit there are moments when I feel the pull to engage in gossip or dwell on the faults of others. However, wisdom often reminds us of the dangers of such behavior. In Proverbs 17:9, the sage advises against gossip, not to focus on other people’s affairs. Instead, heContinue reading “Insights from Proverbs: Reroute (Prov. 17)”

End of Story

Every day, more and more people lose all interest and hope. For them, the world simply sucks. People appear cold, senseless, and heartless. There seems to be no sympathy or empathy, only apathy. Will we eventually reach the point of ultimate indifference? It seems that nothing matters anymore: “Everything is futile,” as the writer ofContinue reading “End of Story”

Trust

Life is never easy, and as you walk through the road of life, know you will stumble and even fall. Nonetheless, continue to do what you suppose to do, trust God, and leave the results in His hands. Don’t give up because He will be there to lift you up repeatedly according to His promise:Continue reading “Trust”

The Pursuit of Happiness

A Meditation on Proverbs 8 Proverbs 8 teaches us that God used wisdom to establish the world (Prov 8:22-31). This truth highlights the significance of divine wisdom, which we need to perform any important task in life (Prov. 8:15-16). Moreover, we should pursue happiness by seeking wisdom because true happiness does not come from wealth,Continue reading “The Pursuit of Happiness”

Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson

Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great devotional book on Psalms. The author picks one specific verse from each Psalm and reflects on it. Most selected verses are simply joyful. However, the author sometimes reflects onContinue reading “Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson”