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We live in a world that fights against contentment. It pushes us to listen to the longings of our hearts for the things we wish we had. And yet, contentment is an important mark of Christ-like character and a means by which we show our faith in God. But, how do we learn to be content?
Proverbs 30:7-9 gives us a glimpse into the heart of a man truly content with God.
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The classic hymn, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, cries out for a heart tuned to sing God's grace. But, how do we do this? This 16-day devotional walks through the hymn text, examining what the Bible has to say about how to tune our hearts to the heart of God.
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"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" has long been a part of Christendom's Christmas soundtrack, but it can be easy to sing or listen to the song and miss the message. The same holds true for Christmas: it is easy to rush through it and miss the glorious truth of what we are celebrating. This 25-day devotional is designed to help you slow down and listen to the encouraging and awe-inspiring truths behind both the hymn text and Christmas itself.
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Intended to be a prelude to the American holiday of Thanksgiving, this devotional examines the words of the hymn "We Gather Together," focusing on the hymnist's original theme of God's faithfulness to His people during a time of persecution. Originally written to commemorate Holland's hard-fought battle for independence and religious freedom, the hymn also reminds us of our need for God's continued working to preserve the freedom of worship we Americans...
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The resurrection of Christ is something we tend to think about only around Easter, but its significance extends far beyond the joyful celebration of Resurrection Sunday. This 16-day devotional examines the doctrine of the Resurrection using the text of Charles Wesley's hymn, "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" as its theme.
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The fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 is often taken as a list of separate qualities we need to add to our lives. But the fruit of the Spirit is not something we somehow put on or work up in ourselves: it is simply the result of the Holy Spirit's prompting and empowering us as we choose to obey Him.
This devotional commentary delves into the individual characteristics that make up the fruit of the Spirit with an emphasis on our dependence...
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The text of the hymn, Jesus I Come, is the prayer of a heart drawing near to the Savior. This 21-day devotional walks through the Scriptural truths from the hymn, encouraging the reader to draw near to God and experience the joy, hope, and peace of personal revival.
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