Devotionals

Learn from the Dogs - Ask for Help

Posted by Jenny Wan on Apr 03, 2022

Creation reveals so much about God, and I believe dogs are no exception. Recently, I came across this news video which applauded dogs for knowing when to ask for help when faced with an impossible task.

Whether in work, relationships, or our own spiritual walk, Christ followers are regularly faced with impossible situations – probably more than we realize. But are we as smart as the dogs in knowing when to ask our Master in Heaven for help? Here are some things for us to consider:

What Our Trust in God Says About Our Love For God

Posted by Jenny Wan on Jan 31, 2021

When we hear the phrase “loving God,” we often think about the spiritual high we had when we gave our lives to Him. Sometimes, we think of getting caught up in a worshipful moment or even doing acts of service on His behalf. However, there’s an important piece of loving God that often gets overlooked, and it’s a concept we’ve been learning over the past year – trusting God. Trust is a key foundation for any relationship, but especially our relationship with God. God demands and requires our complete trust if we’re to be the most effective followers we can...

When Things Look Hopeless, Look Back.

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Aug 09, 2020

The summer is behind us and we’re now looking forward to what remains of an otherwise upside-down year. The past few months have been trying to say the least, and many of us wrestle with anxiety about what’s to come this fall. Between COVID-19, the economy, racial tensions, and politics, it’s overwhelming and discouraging to consider it all. However, you’re in good company.

Have You Invited Jesus Over Lately?

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Jun 15, 2020

In the days following Jesus’ resurrection, we read in Luke 24 about His appearance to the disciples on the road to Emmaus. In that story, we learn about their discussions and about the dinner these disciples had with Jesus. We read of their breaking of bread and their ultimate realization that they’d been speaking to Jesus in the flesh all along. The moments following that dinner were filled with excitement as those disciples rushed to tell others what happened. But as we look back on their joy from that dinner with Jesus, there’s something important to remember – Jesus wouldn’t...

COVID 19: Eternal Security in the Midst of Chaos

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Apr 15, 2020

The COVID 19 crisis has brought about an unusual situation in which people have stayed home to avoid encountering the deadly virus. For many, including Christ-followers, it has been a time of fear and uncertainty as we wait and watch for the virus to show its effects around us. Though we may be surprised at the concept of staying home to avoid death, it’s not the first time God’s people stayed home under quarantine.