I’ve often wondered what happens at death. Would death come suddenly, like a light flicking off? Or would it come gradually, as if drifting away in sleep? I imagined dying would be nothing more than …
Confined in Prison
Prison Beyond Walls When we think of prison, we often picture physical confinement within a jail cell. But imprisonment can take many forms that extend beyond locked doors and bars. People can become trapped by …
Good Soldiers in the Lord’s Army
“As Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in worldly affairs, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army. “— 2 Timothy 2:4 [TLB] The Commitment of …
The Good Shepherd
“Jesus said unto them, If ye seek Me, let these go their way.”— John 18:8 Note the care that Jesus displayed for His disciples. He gave Himself up to His captors, but not before commanding …
Naomi’s Journey: A Story of Loss, Loyalty, and Redemption
The Trials of Naomi in Moab One of the most moving stories from the Bible is Naomi’s journey, as told in the Book of Ruth. The story opens during a devastating famine in Bethlehem, located …
When Righteous Foundations Crumble
“When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”— Psalm 11:3 (NKJV) Today’s devotional is meant to inspire prayer for our troubled nation as we endure turbulent times. In Psalm 11, Israel’s righteous foundations were …