God’s Love for Us By Franklin Graham

 

God’s Love for Us By Franklin Graham As we begin a new year, I am confident that God is working all things together for our good. The Lord is not only all-powerful and all-wise, but He is all-loving. For His children, all that He does—even hard discipline—flows from His love for us. We can have an overarching joy since, in the words of our Lord, “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for the abundant joy we have as Your children. May it flow from us into the world, as we live to glorify You each day. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The Gift of Serving in Jesus’ Name By Cissie Graham Lynch

 

The Gift of Serving in Jesus’ Name By Cissie Graham Lynch Since I was a young girl, both of my parents have demonstrated service to others as a way of life, and I was taught that no job is beneath me. Serving others is how we show our love while also exemplifying the love and humility of Christ. Like the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25–37, we serve people at their greatest need—in the ditches and storms of life—so that they might see Christ in us.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son as the Suffering Servant to be the atoning sacrifice for the forgiveness of my sins. Help me to serve others sacrificially so they might also seek Your forgiveness. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Get Ready to Step Out By Anne Graham Lotz

 

Get Ready to Step Out By Anne Graham Lotz Would you step out of your comfort zone and step into all that God has for you? Maybe He has challenged you to share the Gospel with a neighbor, to facilitate a Bible study or prayer time in your home, to unashamedly live out your faith in your workplace. What difference might your openness to God make in your own life and in the world around you?  Be Ready

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, help me to desire Your purpose and plan for my life and make me bold and faithful to pursue Your will. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Drawing Near With Gratitude By Jack Graham

 

Drawing Near With Gratitude By Jack Graham Thanksgiving is more than a day on the calendar. For the sincere worshipper of Jesus Christ, it is a way of life. I like to call it Thanksliving. As a matter of fact, the great Apostle Paul spoke of Thanksliving in 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Paul was experiencing deep persecution for his faith and yet he was able to say, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for Your innumerable blessings on my life. Even when I despair, I’m reminded of my complete dependence on You. Your goodness and faithfulness are everlasting. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

By Grace Through Faith By Franklin Graham

 

By Grace Through Faith By Franklin Graham “How good is good enough?” We can never be good enough or do enough good works to stand blameless before a holy God. Only through repentance and faith in Christ and His atoning, saving work on the cross can anyone be saved. We stand justified—made right with God—by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for forgiving me of my sins and saving me from the wrathful judgment that I deserve. Through Christ’s perfect righteousness alone, I am justified in Your sight. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Which Master Will You Serve? By Billy Graham

 

Which Master Will You Serve? By Billy Graham It’s a choice between two masters. Who are the two masters? Self is one. Will your master be yourself or Christ? Who sits in the driver’s seat of your life? When Christ comes in, you’ve got to move away from the controls and turn them over to Him. And if you’ll do it, there’ll be a vast change. Make that commitment today.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, help me to deny myself daily, take up my cross and follow Christ as my Savior and Lord. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Sin Is the Problem By Franklin Graham

 

Sin Is the Problem By Franklin Graham From the fall in the garden with Adam and Eve until Jesus Christ returns to establish His Kingdom on Earth, sin will continue to stain our planet. But Christ followers are to live honorably, even in the midst of unbelievers, “that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God” (1 Peter 2:12). That’s what Christians are called to do, empowered by the Holy Spirit.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, as society increasingly rejects You, help me to live for Your glory as I surrender daily to the Holy Spirit’s leading in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Bring Them to Jesus By Anne Graham Lotz

 

Bring Them to Jesus By Anne Graham Lotz Jesus places a high value on children. He was greatly displeased when the disciples rebuked those who were bringing little ones to Him. “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God,” He said in Mark 10:14. It is important to bring children to a place where they can encounter and be blessed by Jesus. See that they are taught how to listen to His voice as He speaks through His Word. And then love them to Jesus … tattoos, piercings, hoodies, green hair, ear buds and all.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, show me how to let the young people in my life know that You love them. Help me to teach them how to hear Your voice, like Eli did for Samuel. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The Strength to Say ‘No’ By Billy Graham

 

The Strength to Say ‘No’ By Billy Graham Are you following the Lord Jesus? Or are you following the pleasures of this world and fulfilling the lusts of your own heart? When Jesus was tempted, He didn’t debate the devil. He quoted Scripture: “It is written … ,” “It is written … ,” “It is written …” (Matthew 4:4–10). And each time the devil was defeated.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, when I am tempted by selfish desires, help me to deny myself and flee temptation by claiming the joy of the Lord as my strength. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

‘Taste and See’ By Skip Heitzig

 

‘Taste and See’ By Skip Heitzig Psalm 34:8 reminds us to “taste and see that the Lord is good” (NKJV). Notice two key words: taste and see. They describe the twofold experience of the Christian life: objective and subjective, reasonable and relational. Without a deep, genuine, abiding, personal relationship—one that requires tasting and seeing, we miss the whole picture of what God intends for His people, which is experience based on truth.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, may Your authoritative and perfect Word, the Holy Bible, always remain my standard for truth. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Trust God Completely By Anne Graham Lotz

 

Trust God Completely By Anne Graham Lotz What evil is swirling around you? What impossible obstacle is stopping you? What incurable disease is hurting you? What terrifying possibility is paralyzing you? Whatever it is, it can’t compare with the cross. Follow Jesus’ example. Commit whatever it is to the strong, loving hands of your Heavenly Father. Trust God completely. And remember: After trusting His Father completely while on the cross, Jesus experienced the resurrection and the glory and the crown!  Bible Study

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for promising to never leave me. Help me to trust You wholeheartedly like Your Son did on the cross. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The Bible Is God’s Word By John MacArthur

 

The Bible Is God’s Word By John MacArthur There is only one God, and He has spoken in one Book. All other supposed revelations from God are not at all from God; they are the concoctions of men. They are all wrong. This is why it is the singular duty of man to respond obediently to this one Book.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love letter, Your Holy Word. Help me to always seek Your truth before the wisdom of this world. And help me faithfully obey Your instructions. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The End of the World: Are You Ready? By Billy Graham

 

The End of the World: Are You Ready? By Billy Graham The Bible says that Jesus Christ is coming as “a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2) and “in the twinkling of an eye” (1 Corinthians 15:52). Jesus said His coming would be as lightning (see Matthew 24:27). When is it going to happen? We are told not to speculate about dates. But every indication is that it will be sooner than we thought.  READ MORE

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, as I long for Jesus’ return, help me to redeem my time on Earth both prayerfully and purposefully for Your glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Praying in Deep Water By Robert J. Morgan

 

Praying in Deep Water By Robert J. Morgan Without prayer, we’re trapped by the troubles of life. When we pray, God turns those troubles into tools for accomplishing His will. The Creator of the cosmos bends His ear to our praises, listens to our pleas, and pauses to hear each need. Psalm 145:18 says, “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for Your abiding presence. Help me to experience Your fellowship more deeply as I trust You with every detail of my life. You are worthy of all praise, glory and honor. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Prayers That Defeat the Devil By Mark I. Bubeck

 

Prayers That Defeat the Devil By Mark I. Bubeck In the account of His wilderness temptation, our Lord provided us the key to defeating Satan. Each time Satan tempted Jesus or misapplied a statement of the Word, our Lord replied, “It is written,”and then correctly quoted and applied the truth of God (see Matthew 4:1–11). How important it is to see that Satan backs off from nothing but the absolute truth and fact of God’s Word!  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, help me to claim Your promises when Satan spews lies in my direction. When the enemy tries to tempt and discourage me, help me to cling victoriously to Your great truths. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Obeying God Is the Heart of Worship By Skip Heitzig

 

Obeying God Is the Heart of Worship By Skip Heitzig Obeying Jesus is tied directly to worship. Your worship doesn’t make you worthy in His eyes, it recognizes that He alone is worthy. And as you acknowledge that essential truth and simply admit that He deserves your complete devotion, He gives you the will and power to please Him in what you think, say and do.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Dear Heavenly Father, You are my everything—my salvation, my joy. In You I live and move and have my being. Be glorified in my love for You today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The Power of Prayer By Billy Graham

The Power of Prayer By Billy Graham Prayer is a privilege. So, let’s pray in times of adversity, lest we become faithless. Let’s pray in times of prosperity, lest we become boastful. Let’s pray in times of danger, lest we become fearful. Let’s pray in times of security, lest we become self-sufficient. Sinners, pray to a merciful God for forgiveness! Christians, pray for an outpouring of God’s Spirit upon an unrepentant world.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, please forgive me when I fail to come to You in prayer before deciding what to do or say. Thank You for answering my prayers according to Your will and not mine. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

 

Right in Their Own Eyes By John MacArthur

 

Right in Their Own Eyes By John MacArthur People today believe nothing can be known with settled certainty. This is not a new phenomenon. Pontius Pilate cynically asked Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Today’s society collectively answers that question in the most skeptical yet arrogant way possible—namely, with the disastrous false notion that the only truth that ultimately matters is whatever seems right in your own eyes.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for the Holy Bible, Your love letter to humanity. All of Scripture is Your inerrant and infallible Word. Help me to trust in Your promises and obey Your commands daily. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The Cross and the Resurrection By John Stott

 

The Cross and the Resurrection By John Stott If we belong to Christ, because we have become one with Him by faith, then we have died with Him to sin and risen with Him to newness of life. Each stage of our salvation is tied to the resurrection of Christ: our justification, sanctification and glorification—that is, our acceptance before God, our growth in holiness, and our acquisition of new bodies on the Last Day.  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, whenever my personal insecurities or lies from Satan cause me to doubt my eternal salvation, help me to remember that I’m saved by grace alone through faith alone in Your redemptive work on the cross and glorious resurrection from the grave. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

God’s Word Defines Reality By Michael Brown

 

God’s Word Defines Reality By Michael Brown Hebrews 4:12 states, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” The Bible separates truth from falsehood, morality from immorality and reality from fantasy. What, then, does God’s Word say about the controversial issues of our day?  Read More

TODAY’S PRAYER Heavenly Father, help me to trust and obey Your Word regardless of what culture might say is right and wrong. May the Bible always be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.