“To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”Acts 10:43 (ESV) The first time I read the story of Peter and Cornelius, I remember thinking how beautifully God works behind the scenes. Cornelius didn’t know exactly what God was doing in his life, only…
I have a confession to make. My Bible reading plan was going really well until I got tothe end of 2 Kings. At that point it became very hard to not simply skip ahead to Psalms or Proverbs where I knew I would find a few more uplifting and encouraging passages to read. Many times…
“Be Still and Know that I am God.”Psalm 46:10(a) It was one of those moments when I wished I had a “fast-forward” button for my life. I sat in the sterile room waiting for the surgeon to arrive. On the tray table next to me were needles, scalpels and gauze. I could feel my sympathetic…
Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition, featuring heartfelt devotionals written by emerging Christian writers. COMPEL equips women with the tools and confidence to write words that matter. These devotionals are a beautiful reflection of that mission. “A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.”(Is. 53:3, ESV) I…
Walk through Hobby Lobby on any given day and you will find countless signs, pillows and knick-knacks emblazoned with messages. Some are more overt, like wall art with the word ‘bathroom’ on it (wonder which room that’s for!) while others are a bit more subtle. A pastoral painting with sheep in the distance and a…
“It takes a great deal of strength to choose weakness.” Alicia Britt Chole “Most of us on Easter Sunday’s evening “fall asleep well fed and perhaps even grateful, yet somehow something short of awed.” Alicia Britt Chole “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in him should…
Holy places are thick with wonder and sacrifice—where darkness meets resurrection and every Gospel story whispers, “This really happened.” Last year, my husband’s family gathered for an epic Easter weekend at the Outer Banks. It was the first time all twenty-nine of us had been together in years. The Outer Banks is known for its…
Through Mary Magdalene’s story, we see how receiving grace, recognizing Jesus’ voice, and sharing His goodness leads to contagious joy. I once heard my friend share that when his children leave for school in the morning, he tells them to “be joyfully different.” His aim in doing so is to remind his kids that they…
“Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little. Then he said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’” Luke 7:47-48 Pointing Fingers or Open Arms She wasn’t invited to the dinner party, yet she confidently entered the room. She knew the…
Live free indeed through Christ! Your freedom is His gift—walk in it, share it, and lead others to Him. Who the Son sets free is free indeed! “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.“John 8:36 Those God sets free are completely free! Walk in the fullness of freedom you have…
This devotional contrasts Wisdom and Folly, calling believers to embrace God’s Word, pursue sanctification, and build a life rooted in truth. “Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.” Proverbs 9:4-6 If your social media feed has been anything like mine lately, it’s filled with resolutions, themes and words…
We have freedom in Christ. Jesus is inviting us to step out of sin’s slavery and into the fullness of grace found in Him. We gathered with extended family over Christmas break in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. We rented a lovely house down the street from my sister’s home so we could all be together…
The light of Jesus reveals truth, exposes darkness, and guides us to redemption through Him, the true light of the world. “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 If you looked in my kitchen…
A simple candy cane serves as a daily reminder of the constant love, care, and protection of our Good Shepherd. I was sitting at my desk being interviewed on a drive-time radio show. The host asked me to tell his listeners something they might not know about me. With the overwhelming amount of information available…
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 ESV It was a Monday towards the end of Summer. I had just come home from a long work day and walked past the overflowing garbage can in the garage, that was wafting…
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