A New Commandment

A New Commandment   “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you.” — John 13:34 Devotional: Jesus sets the standard for love, not based on emotion, but on action. He loved us unconditionally, even while we were still failing,...

The Root of Love

The Root of Love   “We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 Devotional: We often struggle to love the difficult people in our lives, but 1 John reminds us that our capacity to love stems from God’s initiative. You do not need to muster up love on your own;...

Courage in Challenges

Courage in Challenges  “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Reflection: God does not just tell us to be brave;...

Courage to be Different

Courage to Be Different “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) Reflection: The Holy Spirit produces a spirit of power within you, replacing natural fear with divine courage...

Courage When Afraid

Courage When Afraid  “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” — Psalm 56:3-4 (NIV) Reflection: Fear is a natural emotion, but it doesn’t have to define...