Today, I’m sharing a devotion from a new book called “Refresh Your Hope, 60 Reasons to Trust God with All Your Heart” by Lori Hatcher.
What’s a Cast Sheep?
Jesus is our eternal Good Shepherd. But it helps us to understand Christ when we study human shepherds.
Hatred of Evil
Our hatred of evil is most effective when we also remember to pray for those we are angriest at. Then we mirror our Savior’s heart.
When God Says “Be Silent”
There is great power in silence when we do it in response to the Holy Spirit’s prompting.
Forged into Christ-Likeness
Blacksmiths temper metal and the Holy Spirit tempers souls. His goal? Christ-likeness. But how does He do it?
Functioning as God’s Priests: Part 2
In these Old Testament stories, the people sinned badly. But it was the fault of the priests and Levites, who neglected their holy calling.
Functioning as God’s Priests: Part 1
However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. (1 Peter 2:9 NOG)
Need a Miracle? Obedience comes 1st
Miracles don’t just happen. In almost every scriptural example I can think of, an act of obedience comes 1st.
A Ministry Opportunity We Missed
When the AIDS crisis hit, what would have happened if we’d poured out of our churches to help those afflicted by this terrible disease?
7 Reasons Why Christians Shouldn’t Grumble
Why should believers avoid grumbling? Here’s 2 reasons; it poisons our faith and blinds us to our blessings.