VITAL Life Application Devotions

Sometimes after we read the newspaper or watch the news, we feel painfully aware of the enormity of the world’s problems and the hopelessly inadequate resources to solve them. In our own lives we can experience similar feelings. Our problems seem enormous, and our...

Matthew 6:33 New International Version 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. The Good Shepherd refuses to tolerate wolves roaming freely among his sheep. In contrast, the preceding story of Barnabas...

Peter reminds us that we have everything we need to live the Christian life. Everything! We have this because, as believers, the Spirit of God lives inside of us. He gives us comfort, strength, conviction, hope, and encouragement. He never leaves us. He never turns...

How many times have we learned and relearned the lesson that we have to be careful how we respond when we’re asked to do something? If we say yes too quickly, we find that we must somehow set aside the precious time needed to complete the requested task or disappoint...

If we believe a true Christian ought not to experience adversity, then the moment our lives fall apart, so does our faith. We begin to question a fundamental issue: “Am I really a Christian? After all, if I were really following God, then this wouldn’t happen to me.”...

Thankful prayer and thinking on godly things with promises of protection from anxiety by the peace of God and the presence of the God of peace is a good practice. Matthew 6:25-34 New International Version Do Not Worry 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your...

Many people have wondered how God was honored by an animal being killed. The key to understanding this sacrificial system is not found in the animals or in the gifts of grain, oil or wine that were used in various Old Testament sacrifices. Rather, the key is this:...