Devotional Message John provides the evidence for something impossible to prove empirically: “This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us…

Devotional Message John presents a beautiful paradox: “No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us.” The invisible God becomes visible through love…

Devotional Message Paul declares the most radical identity shift possible: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” This isn’t metaphor but…

Devotional Message John sees vision of restoration’s completion: “The river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.” This…

Devotional Message The writer of Hebrews contrasts animal sacrifices with Christ’s sacrifice: “How much more, then, will the blood of Christ… cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death.”…

Devotional Message Daniel sees prophetic vision of Jesus receiving cosmic authority: “There before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven.” This “son of…

Devotional Message Solomon describes the active pursuit wisdom requires: “If you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart…

Devotional Message After exploring life’s futilities and searching for meaning under the sun, Solomon arrives at startling simplicity: “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of…

Devotional Message Jesus quotes Isaiah to reveal His character: “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” A bruised reed is damaged,…

Devotional Message Hosea issues invitation to those who’ve wandered: “Come, let us return to the Lord.” Return implies you’ve been somewhere else, that distance has opened between you and God,…