Mary Rooney ArmandWhen God seems silent, it is hard to wait for answers or directions. Heather Jeffrey shares how we find purpose in a season of waiting on God.
Mary Rooney Armand
When God seems silent, it is hard to wait for answers or directions. Heather Jeffrey shares how we find purpose in a season of waiting on God.
Peggi Tustan
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV) At one time, I couldn't own this verse. Intellectually, I knew it was true....
When the parable of the sower is explained, it leads us to an unavoidable truth: the condition of the soil is our responsibility.
Amber GinterinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22 (NIV)Obedience sounds easy but proves to be much more difficult when it’s something you’d rather not do. I have no problem reading a book for fun, doing the dishes, or running for...
Revive Our Hearts
Our culture urges us to conceal or conquer weakness—but the apostle Paul shows a different way. His example reminds us that we can actually boast in our weakness, because it produces real power.
Sheryl H. Boldt
How can you reignite your desire to at least meditate on, if not memorize, God’s Word throughout the week? Here’s one way that may make hiding God’s Word in your heart an enjoyable endeavor:
Sheryl H. Boldt
If you’re tired of your lack of faith but don’t know how to grow stronger …
All around us these days there seems to be an attempt to feminize the modern man. Traditional masculinity is seemingly being pushed aside in favor of softness, passiveness, and an emotional awareness like never seen before. While one can’t discount the importance of emotional awareness, more and more young men...
Revive Our Hearts
When life takes surprising—or unwanted—turns, how do we respond? Moses’ story shows us that God can use these events to shape and equip us for His purposes.
Nancy C. Williams
When God sanctifies us for His kingdom work, He often calls us to engage with Him in some “deep cleaning” for our hearts.
Read the events following the feeding of the five thousand: John 6:22-59. These passages are pregnant with meaning and essential wisdom for everyone who cal ...
Welcome to Real Life . Join me in celebrating. Recently, this blog recently reached a HUGE milestone— one million views ! Can you believe it...
By Elizabeth Prata Some years ago, Tim Challies posted an article titled The Most Terrifying Thing God Can Do. It’s a terrifying article. It impacted me when I read it and apparently it did f…
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"If you love me, obey my commandments." -- John 14:15 (NLT)“Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.” That line and the first notes of this song are forever embedded in my brain. It is a song we came home from Vacation Bible School singing on repeat....
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. --2 Corinthians 10:5Please Pray:Heavenly Father, Please guide my heart and mind today. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, my Comforter and Counselor so...
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. Do not be confor…
Amber GinterinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, being obedient isn’t always easy. When we’re tempted to put too much pressure on ourselves, give up, or think we’re self-sufficient, remind us that our strength and hope come...
I have been praying a lot recently for God’s voice on matters in my life, rather than relying on my logic or experience. I tend to want to figure something out, thinking that I solve problems by making them make sense. But I have been meditating a lot on Proverbs 3:5-6, and realizing that’s exactly
Lent, a time of spiritual reflection, repentance, and revisitation of Christ's crucifixion, invites us into the wisdom of the wilderness.
He removed the high places and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the Asherah. He also broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the sons of Israel burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan. (2 Kings 18:4 NASB)
Lisa Wesley 2 Samuel 6:2-8" And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the Ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the Lord of Hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. So they set the ark of...
Mike Genung
We live in chaotic, dark times. How do we not only navigate and survive, but thrive during the days we find ourselves in? Mike Genung walks through 9 ways every believer can order their lives in order to make an impact for eternity.
Book Review: Verse by Verse: A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible — Volume 1: Genesis 1–11 — Where the Story Begins.
Wanda Alger
In the call for greater prophetic accountability among leaders and influencers, there is a likely distinction needed between testing one’s character and testing one’s prophetic revelation. Even a person of good character can “miss” a prophetic word, just as a compromised individual can receive a “correct” word. I would suggest there needs to be more than just one kind of “weighing” when considering any kind of prophetic revelation.
Dear One, You never imagined you would be here. I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish we could sit across from one another. Here’s what I would say. You’ve entered a dark cave, a place where you’ve never been. You can’t see yet. It’s scary, jarring, and feels like you are running out of air. The gri
Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. – Psalm 118:7 (NLT)Please Pray: Dear Triune God, You are for me. You help me. I rest in that truth tonight. Thank you for the ordinary moments that carry answered prayers, even when they look different than I imagined. Thank...
A study of John 10:31-42 reveals a murderous crowd, an Old Testament passage that makes them pause, and a reason to believe in Jesus.
The Old Testament has multiple pictures of spiritual eating and the reality of this eating begins in the gospels. It continues in the epistles. In 1 Corinthians 3:1 Paul speaks to them as “in…
By Elizabeth Prata Before I was saved, the whole Jesus thing was pretty mystifying to me. It seemed so complicated, and weird, too. I mean, the blood and everything. [shudder]. And I definitely did…
Explore Christian existentialism in 'Wayfinding: Journey to Become a Temple of God' by J.K. Ward. Review by Dr. Markus McDowell.
Image generated via AI. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. With that said, I wonder what a 1000 blog posts are worth? In case you haven’t caught on by now, this is blog number 1000 pos…
Image and identity are hotly debated topics today. How should we see ourselves? How should we respond to society’s ongoing pressure to shape our appearance, behaviour, or possessions to gain success and acceptance? How do we manage our insecurities about who we are? Others’ opinions, reactions, and actions often greatly influence how we perceive ourselves. Our self-view affects how we live out the lives God has given us. However, neither scars nor praise can reveal the truth about who we truly a
Extended singleness isn't just a phase; for many, it’s a purposeful season of life.According to a recent Pew Research study, roughly 25% of
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS A quirky Victorian fad—women collecting seaweed because botany was considered too risqué—reveals how dramatically cultural norms can swing. Such shifts remind Christians…
Sometimes, all I manage to do is sit and whisper, “Hi. I’m here.” That is proseuchē. It’s not asking for anything. It's merely relationship.
A top Bible College in Lagos Nigeria begins on-site classes. The Book Academy Technical School is one of the Bible Colleges in Lagos Nigeria. This Bible School in Nigeria has a robust online Bible School that has over 50000 students registered over the years. The on-site classes of The Book Academy Technical School will attract […]
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. - 1 John 5:3Last month I explored how we can show our love for God through our actions, such as obeying His commands. The importance of obedience is highlighted throughout the Bible, and...
Carol McLeod
Some days simply feel gray. Not dark enough to call it depression… but certainly not bright enough to call it joy. It’s that dull, listless feeling that quietly whispers, “Nothing special will happen today.” I like to call those moments the blahs .
“He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’” -- Luke 11:28Please Pray: Dear Jesus, Your Word says, "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. (Luke 11:28 NIV)." Lord, we admit that this is hard for us at times....
“He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’” -- Luke 11:28Hear the word of God… Hear a word for God…and obey.There’s a lot to unpack in this verse and section of Luke, but it always brings to mind the times in my life...
Responding to Clergy Sexual Abuse situations: “There but for the grace of God go I,” says prominent Christian leader. We have a problem with church leaders over-identifying and supporting predators in the church. People–myself included–do not like feeling powerless. Yet victims are often the powerless ones in these scenarios. So, it makes sense that people … Continue reading "Unwilling to identify with victims"
Israel’s pictures of our spiritual eating began with the passover in Egypt and continued with manna in the wilderness. The goal of their journey was to reach the good land, to settle themselv…
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: This essay warns against Christian books that prescribe one “correct” lifestyle—whether radical missions, fasting trends, or wellness movements—while neglecting the gos…
“She cheated,” says Faithful Spouse. “Well, what you’ve got to do is fight for your marriage. Focus on fixing your shortcomings so that she wants to come back,” says Clueless Christian. No marriage exists to fight for as long as your cheater keeps lying and cheating. The very first step is to get the Cheater … Continue reading "Fight for your marriage by looking at your issues?!"
Image generated via AI. Have you ever had anyone say via text, voicemail, or Messenger, “I miss you”? I have. It rattled me. I didn’t get it at first because it had only been 45 minutes since I las…
He (Jesus) has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has! Psalm 111:9 The P
Connie HarperinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3 (CSB) I love to write. I live to write. It’s a passion I’ve enjoyed most of my life. When I was a young girl I would climb my grandparents’...
For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does…. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. -John 8:44a,c, NLT When you find someone who lies with ease, you are finding someone who … Continue reading "Father of habitual liars"
Carlene Hill ByroninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” – 1 Peter 5:5 (RSV) Anyone who meets me sees confidence in my posture, my stride, my readiness to join almost any conversation. Projecting confidence is how you get...
Carlene Hill ByroninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” – 1 Peter 5:5 (RSV)Please Pray: God, all the talents and resources I have come from you, and today I’ve had chances to bless others with them. Some of...
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. -Psalm 56:8, NLT A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of jumping on a live online event with Fr. Gregory Boyle. He is a priest whose life work is directed … Continue reading "Not just watched, but seen!"
Lisa Wesley The shepherd’s rod was both an instrument of offense and defense—essentially a two-foot club. It also served as a vital tool under which the sheep passed for inspection and counting.As the sheep passed under the rod—a symbol of the Word of God—the shepherd closely examined them. He would run the...
The days of eating whatever candy and sweets I love are long past. But I do have a way of making pumpkin bread taste like dessert—which is my saving grace.It seems we grow up delighting in sweets and then as we “mature” they are gradually reduced until they become a...
Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: A lawyer tested Jesus about the greatest commandment, unknowingly standing before the only One who perfectly kept the Law. Christ’s humble answer reveals His majesty and c…
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. - 1 John 5:3Please Pray:Dear Lord, help me to remember your commands are not burdensome; they are a gift. Your guidance guards my path and brings me closer to You. Help me humbly...
Treva BarnardinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15 (KJV)Please Pray:Father God,Thank You for loving me enough to guide me. Forgive me for the times I have delayed or resisted Your instruction. Create in me a willing heart that trusts You completely. Help me to obey not out of...
Treva BarnardinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15 (KJV)Obedience is one of the purest expressions of love. Jesus did not say, “If you love Me, feel something.” He said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Love in the Kingdom of God is demonstrated through action. Obedience is...
`Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute?...
Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Heavenly Father, We come before You with so much accumulated baggage, burdens of our own creation from striving, performing, evil lifestyles of addictions, and busyness. We lay these burdens down at the foot of the Cross. We praise and honor and glorify Your Holy Name. You alone are the One...
Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The woman then left her water pot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, "Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" -- John 4:28-29, (NKJV) The woman walked with her water pot in the hot...
I am an avid fan of hymn-writer Isaac Watts (1674-1748). He authored many celebrated songs, a few of which are still used in our churches today. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is probably the greatest hymn ever written and Watts' most famous work. Recently, I stumbled across a lesser-known hymn by Watts and wanted to share its powerful message with you today.Now Satan comes with dreadful roarAnd threatens to destroy;He worries whom he can't devourWith a malicious joy.The New Testament teache
After the Last HomeGame, a 3/3/26 Regional Win There is a time for everything. My time as a basketball mom will come to an end tonight–unless our Eagles pull off a major upset in the Wisconsin state tournament. They could. But I’m preparing my heart for this 15-year basketball season to e
It’s one of the most unsettling questions a believer can ask: Can I lose my salvation? Maybe you’ve asked it after falling into a sin you thought you had overcome.Maybe during a season of doubt.May…
7 Then the king and his nobles sent this decree throughout the city: “No one, not even the animals from your herds and flocks, may eat or drink anything at all. 8 People and animals alike must wear garments of mourning, and everyone must pray earnestly to God. They must turn from their evil ways and stop … Continue reading "Modeling Real Repentance–Nineveh"
Revive Our Hearts
Let God loosen your grip on the habits that have become your measuring stick.
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS A closed coffee shop prompts my reflection on the importance of “third places”—informal public spaces where community forms and conversations flourish. Such …
It is always my pleasure to host Ottawa-based caregiver and writer Lise Cloutier-Steele here at the Caregivers' Living Room. Lise's voice i...
PSA: A digital copy of the very first hand-lettered print of the newly relaunched A Beautiful Word Co. is absolutely FREE to anyone (and everyone!) who signs up at the bottom of this page to get email updates from me. Read on to get the details and the whole story about the print! There wa
Janet Perez-Eckles
Discover how Scripture’s action verbs reveal a God who is near, hears, saves, and working in your everyday moments—even when life feels confusing.
Discover the profound wisdom in a mother’s cryptic prayer from Proverbs 31:2, bridging ancient vows to enrich your intercessory prayers today with urgency a ...
Image generated via AI. There is a TV commercial that seems as if it airs constantly. The gentleman is trying to get you to buy life insurance, and he mentions the 3 “P” s. Then, inquiring customer…
By Elizabeth Prata I am on a rotation for being a helper in children’s Sunday School once per month. It’s consistently edifying to see how the children respond to the truths presented i…
Once upon a time, most women didn’t work outside the home. That meant they had plenty of time to keep the house tidy, cook homemade meals, tend multiple flower beds, and so on. Those days are long gone, yet you may still feel you must attain that level of perfection in your home. If the
Nancy C. Williams
When you invite God to dwell with you in your home, invite your family and friends as well to join you in a house blessing.
This year, on 4-minute devotions, we are diving into the Gospel of John. In the last couple of weeks, we looked at the first section (1: 1 – 18) widely regarded as the Prologue, a sort of overview, introducing some of the main themes of the book. This prologue introduced us to:
Eddie Jones
The Bible is unlike any other book. It is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), and it does not simply inform the mind; it transforms the spirit. But that transformation depends on how we approach it. Careless reading leads to shallow faith. Distorted readings lead to false doctrine. And in a world full of voices all […]
Exalt the Lord our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy! Psalm 99:5 The Psalmist encouraged us to not only exalt the Lord but also to bow before Him.
We continue to watch what happened after Jesus fed the five thousand (John 6). Their Response The people had seen, eaten, and were satisfied. Some had wante ...
Revive Our Hearts
In this ride called life, there’s only one safe place.
Revive Our Hearts
As Nancy prepares to resume Wonder of the Word recordings later this spring, pray for her mental, physical, and emotional restoration.
Lisa Price
Rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, and like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that…
By Elizabeth Prata Do you ever feel like such a terrible sinner that the very words of repentance and sorrow pouring from your lips in prayer to heaven is a blot on the name of Jesus? But the tax c…
Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute?...
Abstract This essay on divine repentance originated as a lecture delivered to students at Northern Seminary and has been further developed from course notes prepared for my “Old Testament The…
By Elizabeth Prata The thread of Christianity depends on a unity from one generation to the next of mutual understanding of our important words. Hence the Word of the Week. Aseity
Connie HarperinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3 (CSB) Please Pray:Father, thank You for giving me a job to do. Thank You for equipping me and giving me the confidence I need—not in myself but in You....
We continue our walk with Jesus through his trial and execution. This week we stand with him at Golgotha, "the place of the skull,"
Lisa Price
We proclaim Him, admonishing every person and teaching every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person complete in Christ- Colossians 1:28 NASB Fourteen-ish years ago w…
Mary Rooney ArmandinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” -- 1 John 2:5 (NLT)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, teach me to listen and trust You, even when the path is uncertain. Give me a willing heart to obey...
Mary Rooney ArmandinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” -- 1 John 2:5 (NLT) When my kids were young, one of the parents in our community would say, “Delayed obedience is disobedience.” I understand why obedience...
If you want the latest Nigerian gospel movies 2026, I am bringing you one in this post. This latest Christian movie in Nigeria is from the stable of Zion Box Christian Films, our gospel film ministry platform. Latest Nigerian gospel movies 2026 There are many latest Nigerian gospel movies 2026. We are in the […]
Israel journeyed from Egypt to the good land with three stages of eating—the passover, the manna, and the rich produce of the land, followed by particular individuals enjoying the Lord’s word…
Amy Burgin
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn a Thursday night, I sit in a circle of fourteen people. The leader creates space for us to practice forgiveness. “Think of a debt someone owed you,” he says. But no thought of anything owed to me comes to mind. I am disinterested in the agenda and eager to meet with my God, so instead
Wanda Alger
I found a dream the other day from years ago and was surprised at how relevant it was in this season. This dream from 2013 not only confirmed the needed clean up in the Church, but suggests several strategic directives for both prayer and action.
Gen Z dating slang may sound new, but the relationship issues behind it are not. Words like ghosting, breadcrumbing, orbiting, and situationship have become popular because they describe patterns many people already recognize. These labels can make modern dating conversations feel easier to understand, especially in a culture shaped by...
Anneta Pinto-Young
“They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work” (Titus 1:16). In Titus 1, Paul wrote a letter to Titus who he cons…
Understanding the Freedom, Forgiveness, and Joy Found in Psalm 32 Why Psalm 32 Confronted My Heart In my mid-twenties, I came face to face with Psalm 32. It made me uncomfortable. I forced myself t…
The Pitfalls of not Letting Go and How to Avoid Them Early on in our human experience, we crave attachment to our mommas. Studies have sh...
Over a long period of time Israel went from Egypt to the wilderness to the good land and later built the temple in Jerusalem. The innermost part of that temple, the holy of holies, was a portrait o…
Letter to 7 churches in the book of Revelation. Jesus' letter to the church in Laodicea, the lukewarm and proud church. No commendations, a loving invitation.
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful yet misunderstood human qualities. In a world where hurt, betrayal, and conflict are common experiences, the ability to forgive offers a path toward healing and personal freedom. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting the pain or excusing wrongdoing; rather, it is the conscious decision...
