Today’s WordIn Mark 4, Jesus and His disciples were caught in a fierce storm at night. The waves crashed against the boat, and the disciples, filled with fear, thought they were going to perish. Yet Jesus was asleep, completely at peace in the stern. You’d think that after seeing so many of His miracles, they […]
Today’s WordIt’s easy to focus on what we don’t like and start complaining. “I don’t like my job. He gets on my nerves. I can’t stand this traffic. I don’t feel like cooking dinner.” But every time you complain, you’re draining your joy and making yourself miserable. Sometimes we even complain about the very blessings
Today’s WordWhen God breathed His life into you, He placed within you everything needed to fulfill your destiny. The Most High God is on your side, and royal blood flows through your veins. The dreams inside you are so great that you cannot accomplish them alone—it will take walking closely with the Giver of dreams
Today’s WordWhen God promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son, Sarah was far beyond the age of childbearing. Year after year passed with no sign of a baby. Trying to help God out, Sarah gave Abraham her maid, Hagar, and they had a son—but he wasn’t the promised child. Then tension arose:
Today’s WordOne of the greatest battles we all face is the battle of containment. The enemy can’t take away the ground you’ve already gained, but he’ll do everything possible to keep you from advancing. His goal is to make you settle, to convince you that you’ve reached your limit. He’ll use people to discourage you,
Today’s WordIn Psalm 42, the psalmist was so deeply discouraged that he said, “My heart is breaking.” He felt abandoned and overwhelmed by the taunts of his enemies. At first, he kept describing the darkness and hopelessness. But then he turned and spoke to himself: “Why are you discouraged, O my soul? Put your hope
Today’s WordWhen the rough fisherman Peter first realized who Jesus was, he felt unworthy to even be in His presence. Yet in that very moment, Jesus called Peter to become a fisher of people. Jesus could have chosen someone more polished, more educated, with fewer weaknesses or a prestigious background. But on purpose, He chose
Today’s WordDavid had defeated Goliath, won great victories for Israel, and faithfully served King Saul. Yet Saul grew jealous and tried to kill him, forcing David to flee into the desert and live in caves for years. One night, David had the perfect opportunity to end Saul’s life and escape his misery. But he refused,
Today’s WordWhen God freed the two million Israelites from slavery in Egypt and led them through the desert toward the Promised Land, there were no grocery stores or water faucets. The people began to complain, but God had not brought them out to let them die of thirst. Instead, He told Moses to strike a
Today’s WordDuring the time of the judges, the Canaanites oppressed Israel for twenty years. In that season, God raised up Deborah, a prophetess, to lead His people—a remarkable calling in a culture where women were not seen as leaders. She was Israel’s only female judge, and God put a dream in her heart to free
