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02/18/2026

Work for the Father! - Ash Wednesday Devotion

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful that you do not do your righteous works in front of people, so that they will notice. If you do, you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” (EHV) Why do people tend to put all their accomplishments on their social media accounts? They want to receive praise. T...

02/17/2026

The Future Previewed! - Devotion

There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light. Matthew 17:2 Jesus told his disciples that he would go to Jerusalem to be beaten, arrested and crucified, but on the third day he would arise. The disciples were so sure that [.....

01/27/2026

The Prophecy Continues to be Fulfilled - Devotion

The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and on those dwelling in the region and the shadow of death a light has dawned. Matthew 4:16 One of the features of the Gospel of Matthew is his use of the Old Testament. Different events in Jesus life are recorded. Then Matthew comments that....

01/19/2026

The True Lamb of Sacrifice is Revealed - Devotion

John 1:29 The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (EHV) Do you grasp the importance of the lamb for sacrifice? We live in a world that does not require animal sacrifice. There are still some cultures that have […]

01/13/2026

Jesus Did It All! - Devotion

John was sent on a mission. At his birth, his father had already indicated what John would grow up to be—the forerunner of the Messiah. John had begun this ministry. He called the people to be prepared for the coming Messiah. The initial step was to realize that they had fallen short. They had sin...

01/06/2026

Epiphany Devotion - Walk Towards the Light

Isaiah 60:3 Nations will walk to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. (EHV) My family and I were fortunate to visit Wind Cave National Park in Custer State Park, SD. It was the first time I have ever been in a deep cave. I will never forget the complete darkness that […]

01/05/2026

We See the Face of God - Devotion

No one has ever seen God. The only-begotten Son, who is close to the Father’s side, has made him known. John 1:18 Wow, it’s over. We got through another Holiday season. We celebrated Jesus’ birth. We’ve begun a new year. So, on this first Sunday of the new year, it is fitting to apply Jesus...

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Don't be caught napping! - Devotion

While the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. Matthew 25:5 As we bring to close 2025 and begin 2026, a look at the Parable of the Ten Virgins is quite appropriate. For us when the new year begins isn’t in question, but the preparedness is. Can we look forward to 2026 [....

12/22/2025

God is with us! - Devotion

Matthew 1:23- “Look, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son. And they will name him Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.” (EHV) One of the greatest temptations the devil uses on God’s people is getting us to question whether God is with us or not. Think of all the tria...

12/08/2025

Jesus Will Gather You - Devotion

Matthew 3:12- “His winnowing shovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly clean out his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” (EHV) If it looks like a duck…if it walks like a duck…if it sounds like a duck…it must be...