Do you pray for joy? I mean real joy – the kind that is deep in the soul and can sustain you through whatever the “stuff” of life throws at you? You can come to God tired, distracted, or discouraged. You can tell Him what is actually going on in your...
Acts moves quickly. One chapter places you in Jerusalem. Another takes you across the sea. That can make the book a little hard to follow. A simple way to read Acts is to look for three things: movement, message, and mission. Where is the Gospel moving? What message...
A devotional–just like any book–can sit open in your lap while your mind is on breakfast, work, or what might be waiting on your phone. You know how it is: you’re reading it, but not really taking it in. So, learning how to read devotional books...
A devotional workbook is a book you do something with. You read Scripture, think about it, and write your personal reflections. It guides you to write down what you are learning, praying, or noticing. That is what makes it different from a devotional book you simply...
You know how it feels when you’re going through a rough spot. You may feel tired. You may feel disappointed. Joy feels lost. You’re unsure how long things will stay this way. So, when Christians talk about finding joy in trials, it’s important to be...
