These two verses quietly open one of the greatest interruptions of human expectation: God sends a messenger into an ordinary corner of the world.

David, who wrote Psalm 103, had bouts with adultery, murder, and even had to hide in caves as he was being hunted down by King Saul to be killed.

The world we live in has a strong pull.  It is important to protect ourselves from slipping back into old thoughts and patterns.  

David, who wrote Psalm 103, had bouts with adultery, murder, and even had to hide in caves as he was being hunted down by King Saul to be killed.

When Jesus speaks these words to Thomas, He honors honest doubt but points us to a deeper blessing: trust without visible proof.

We think of filters as physical devices: screens that strain out impurities so machines run cleaner and longer—air filters, oil filters, spam filters.

I desire the wisdom. I need the wisdom of God every day.

Several years ago, my husband wrote the devotional you are about to read. I have found it so appropriate to add to this year’s devotionals.

Faith is not formed by feelings. It is built by words—God’s Word.

In a world filled with uncertainty and constant pressure, it is comforting to know that our stability does not depend solely on our own strength.

Abraham’s faith was not rooted in perfect circumstances, strong emotions, or visible evidence. It was rooted in confidence in God’s character.

We live in a world wired for instant contact—phones, messages, notifications—yet the most vital connection is sometimes the one we forget to use.

If I were to ask you today, do you have any mountains in your life that need to get out of your way? I bet you would say, YES!

God had already promised them the land. He had shown His power through miracles, provision, and protection.

When God delivered Israel at the sea, Moses and the people responded with a song of praise — a bold reminder that God is our rescue and our strength.

In a world overflowing with opinions, trends, and persuasive voices, it is easy to be pulled away from God’s truth without even realizing it.

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples—men who had walked with Him, listened to His teachings, and witnessed His miracles. Yet even they struggled to fully understand God’s plan.

True love is more than kind words or good intentions—it is sincere, genuine, and rooted in truth.

There is no one wiser than the Lord. There is no secret to life and no “secret sauce” to being successful in life outside of Him.

There is no one wiser than the Lord. There is no secret to life and no “secret sauce” to being successful in life outside of Him.