Daily Devotionals

X Factor of Friendship 1: Friday

Then the Jews stirred up the influential religious women and the leaders of the city, and they incited a mob against Paul and Barnabas and ran them out of town. So they shook the dust from their feet as a sign of rejection and went to the town of Iconium. Acts 13:50-51...

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X Factor of Friendship 1: Thursday

Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul. When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. Acts 11:25-26 The friendship...

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X Factor of Friendship 1: Wednesday

When he arrived and saw this evidence of God's blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. Acts 11:23 There are many things I would not be brave enough to try on my own. I w...

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X Factor of Friendship 1: Tuesday

Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and told them how Saul had seen the Lord on the way to Damascus and how the Lord had spoken to Saul. He also told them that Saul had preached boldly in the name of Jesus in Damascus. Acts 9:27 ...

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X Factor of Friendship Week 1: Monday

For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means "Son of Encouragement"). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. Acts 4:36 What qualities do you look for in a...

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Gratitude Week 1: Saturday

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 I have found that the most grateful people know how to live in the present day instead of focusing on the future. Grateful people are so focused on their p...

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Gratitude Week 1: Friday

Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. Psalm 145:4 I love stories. I love reading stories. I love hearing stories. I love telling stories. Stories motivate us and instruct us. They often e...

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Gratitude Week 1: Thursday

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28 As we are nearing the end of the year, it is natural to reflect. For some, 2023 has been a year...

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Gratitude: Week 1 Wednesday

One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” Luke 17:15 When we think about the benefits of gratitude, we often think about the recipient of our gratitude. We think that gratitude is...

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Gratitude Week 1: Tuesday

One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan. Luke 17:15-16 Can you think of a...

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