This page includes links to all devotionals that have been published since 2001. Though they're sorted by Scripture reference, you can use the search tool at the top of the page to look up devotionals by author name or topic (keyword).
Old Testament
Genesis
Worship His Majesty by Andrew Akers. Regardless of our circumstances, God is always worthy of praise (based on Genesis 1:3).
What Are You Passing On? by Andrew Akers. We should examine ourselves and eliminate the things in our lives and hearts we don't want to pass to others (based on Genesis 12:11-12, 26:7).
Me? Victorious? by Peggy Forrest. God takes our past and uses it all for His glory (based on Genesis 41:51-52).
Exodus
The Logic of Stillness by Natalie Grillo. Slow down and allow God to direct and control your life (based on Exodus 14:14).
Trust by Natalie Grillo. Even if you can't hear or feel God tangibly, He's still leading you (based on Exodus 15:19).
On My Own by Danny Orrick. Even when we feel like we're doing this "Christian life" alone, we're not. God is with us, knows us each by name and loves us intensely.
God Gifts Us All by Natalie Grillo. There's a place of unique and distinct ministry only you're gifted and equipped for (based on Exodus 35:30-31, 35).
Take Time to Rest by David Drees. There is great wisdom in allowing our minds to rest to prepare to meet with Jesus in our worship. There is great wisdom in allowing our bodies to rest to prepare to meet with Jesus in our service (based on Exodus 43:21).
Joshua
Mountain Biking With God by Rob Cupp. God doesn't leave us to fend for ourselves (based on Joshua 1:5).
Ruth
When Others Leave by Dave Ward. We need to love the lonely like Ruth did...faithfully (based on Ruth 1:16).
Learn to be Out-of-the-Ordinary by Dave Ward. Ordinary people with out-of-the-ordinary character always stand out for God (based on Ruth 2:1).
Procrastination Kills by Dave Ward. You may not get tomorrow. And even if you do...if you wait till then, you will have missed what you could have had today (based on Ruth 3:18).
1 & 2 Samuel
Our Comfort or God's Honor? by Danny Orrick. Honoring God may sometimes mean passing up the opportunity for relief in difficult situations (based on 1 Samuel 26:8-11).
Are We Willing to Look Foolish? by Danny Orrick. We must choose to celebrate who God is and what He has done in our lives even if others see it as undignified or beneath us (based on 2 Samuel 6:16, 21-22a).
The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time by Danny Orrick. A good weapon against temptation is to stay firm in our God-given responsibilities and convictions (based on 2 Samuel 11:1).
Psalms
Talking About the One You Love by Amy Kaylor. All that talk about God's character and deeds should lead us to a desire for direct communication with Him (based on Psalm 23).
Do You Glow in the Dark? by Diane Drees. As we spend time in the Lord's presence, we become "reflectors" of His glory to those around us (based on Psalm 34:5).
Waiting for God's Best by Amy Kaylor. If we would just wait; if we would just be patient and trust God to make Himself clearly known, we'd find that instead of getting something okay, we'd get God's best (based on Psalm 37:7).
The Matrix of Story by Jeff Baxter. We need to know and live out Scripture every day (based on Psalm 71:18).
God is Good...but... by Diane Drees. Have you ever doubted whether this "Christian thing" was worth it (based on Psalm 73:1-2a)?
The Word of God by Peggy Forrest. We can't pick and choose in this Word what we want to believe and what we don't. It's HIS Word and all true (based on Psalm 119:160)!
Proverbs
God is Good. Period. by Natalie J. Grillo. Grasp hold of the truth that God is a good Father who loves you and longs to do good in your life (based on Proverbs 10:22).
Isaiah
Whose Strength Are You Relying On? by Natalie J. Grillo. I pray that each morning, I would remember to cast my entire day upon His capable shoulders and allow Him to carry me through (based on Isaiah 33:2).
God Doesn't Get Fed Up by Natalie J. Grillo. He will never grow weary of your coming to Him (based on Isaiah 40:28).
A Visit With the President by David Drees. Our relationship with God is on account of His pursuing us--He has chosen to call us His child and His friend (based on Isaiah 43:1).
Answering That Early Morning Tug by Diane Drees. When God whispers, "Wake Up," do you? (based on Isaiah 50:4).
He Loves Us by Natalie J. Grillo. We need to embrace the unconditional love of Christ and then learn to extend it to those around us (based on Isaiah 53:7)
Perihelic Opportunity by David Drees. Call on God while He is near (based on Isaiah 55:6).
Daniel
Losing Your Mind? by Emily A. Vermilya. This Thanksgiving as we focus on all we have to be thankful for, remember Who has given us those blessings (based on Daniel 4:34).
Hosea
Dressing Up by Emily A. Vermilya. Our righteousness, or our assurance of eternity in heaven, is ours only through Christ and His death and resurrection (based on Hosea 6:2).
Joel
Rend Your Hearts by Christi Garling. Religion or relationship (based on Joel 2:3)?
New Testament
Matthew
Follow The Star by Emily Vermilya. God's promise, which motivated the Wise Men to continue on their journey, is true for you today (based on Matthew 2:9).
Poor In Spirit by Jim Vermilya. People who are "poor in spirit" recognize they have no basis to boast before God (based on Matthew 5:3).
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn by Jim Vermilya. Confession is one thing; contrition is another (based on Matthew 5:4).
Blessed Are The Meek by Jim Vermilya. Meekness isn't weakness but "strength under control" (based on Matthew 5:5).
Blessed Are The Hungry & Thirsty by Jim Vermilya. When you feel an emptiness in your spirit, go spend some time with Jesus (based on Matthew 5:6).
Walk the Walk by Emily A. Vermilya. Our actions and lives should send a message far more loud and clear than any words could ever convey (based on Matthew 5:14-15).
What Do You See? by Rob Cupp. As you diligently work to do what God has called you to, do you take the time to see what God sees (based on Matthew 9:36)?
First Things First by Amy Kaylor. We need to recognize and focus on God's voice (based on Matthew 10:27).
The Upside-Down Kingdom by Jeff Baxter. The actions of individual and corporate Christians should look different than those who do not follow Jesus yet (based on Matthew 10:39).
Early Surrender by Peggy Forrest. You can never be too early to surrender to God (based on Matthew 11:28).
Can You Find Rest? by Rob Cupp. Find rest by taking God's yoke upon you and learning from Him (based on Matthew 11:28-30).
Mark
God Speaks by Jeff Baxter. God wants to give us His principles, guidance, instructions, advice, blessings and warnings through two major sources (based on Mark 1:11).
Big Cost - Huge Payoff! by Jeff Baxter. Will you leave everything to follow Jesus (based on Mark 1:18)?
Stop Clowning Around by Jeff Baxter. Take full opportunity of your full-time Christian status to share the gospel with those around you (based on Mark 16:15).
Luke
What About Your Dad? by Emily A. Vermilya. Do you live each day, in whatever condition you may be, believing and telling others of what your Dad can do (based on Luke 5:26)?
Wise Investments by Emily A. Vermilya. We must decide each and every day if we will hand everything over to God (based on Luke 9:24-25).
Speak Up by Emily A. Vermilya. By praying specifically, we open the door for others to see God's concern for every small detail (based on Luke 11:9-10).
Celebration by Emily A. Vermilya. God rejoices when we are genuinely repentant and desire to change our ways (based on Luke 15:7).
Obedience Breeds Faith by Natalie Grillo. God is faithful to us when we obey His commands. Plus, seeing His faithfulness in light of our obedience increases our faith for the future (based on Luke 19:30-32).
The Freedom of Unconditional Love by Natalie Grillo. Jesus' unconditional love and forgiveness is real and true, even in the face of the sin in our lives (based on Luke 23:60-62).
The Most Precious Gift? by Rob Cupp. Remember, during this Christmas season, that the most precious gift we have or ever will receive is the gift of Christ (based on Luke 24:21).
John
There Must Be a God! by Adrian Despres. How do you know God really exists (based on John 1:1)?
New Members Welcome by Emily A. Vermilya. We need to step out and seek those who are searching for truth and belonging--the Church isn't a "MEMBERS ONLY" club (based on John 1:12a).
You Can't Give What You Don't Have by Jim Vermilya. The greatest gift we can give the world is our intimacy with God but we must fully receive God's gift of love ourselves before we can give it away (based on John 1:12).
Why is Jesus Called the Lamb of God? by Adrian Despres. If a lamb is not a tough animal, why is the Lord called the Lamb of God (based on John 1:29)?
The Worst Verse in the Bible by Adrian Despres. To truly grasp John 3:16, we have to understand the true meaning of the word "believe" (based on John 3:14,16).
Know the Way by Amy Kaylor. We need to seek God—not a path or plan—and trust Him to guide our steps (based on John 4:16).
Jump Out of the Kettle by Adrian Despres. Jesus wants to show us our sin so that we can deal drastically with it (based on John 4:16).
Listen for His Voice by Amy Kaylor. We must be like sheep: so focused on our Shepherd and His voice that we aren't led astray by the enemy (based on John 10:27).
It's All About the Relationship by Natalie J. Grillo. Everything we do FOR God must begin with our relationship WITH God (based on John 15:5).
Obey...Why Should I? by Danny Orrick. Obedience to God was never intended to make life miserable; it was intended to give each of our lives a unique vibrancy and joy (based on John 15:10-11).
My Resurrection by Emily A. Vermilya. This Easter, meet with Jesus intimately. What does His resurrection mean to you on a personal level (based on John 20:15-16)?
Acts
Chaos Theory by David Drees. Let God guide your steps in the small ways today, for they may be part of something big tomorrow (based on Acts 17:26).
Running With Joy by Connie Johnson. God desires for us to run our race of life with joy, not just finish it with joy (based on Acts 20:24).
Romans
Believing in What's Not Yet There by Danny Orrick. We need to believe "against all hope," trusting God to do things in us that we can't even see yet (based on Romans 4:17-18).
1 & 2 Corinthians
You Are So...Aghhhh! by Jeff Baxter. You have a Creator and Redeemer who loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life (based on 2 Corinthians 4:16).
The Spiritual Gift of Follow-Through by Danny Orrick. God desires our willingness to finish the tasks He has put before us, even if our efforts aren't as stupendous as we had first hoped (based on 2 Corinthians 8:11-12).
What Are You Fighting With? by Rob Cupp. What are you doing with the weapons God gave you - prayer, the Word and the Holy Spirit (based on 2 Corinthians 10:4-5)?
The Weakest Link by Amy Kaylor. When you recognize your weakness, God's strength can be seen all the more (based on 2 Corinthians 12:9).
Galatians
Liberty to Love by Andrew Akers. Are we too caught up in our religious activities to love people (based on Galatians 5:13-14)?
Ephesians
Delightful Gifts by Connie Johnson. Delight: to satisfy greatly; to please, bring joy (based on Ephesians 1:11).
Anxious Expectations by Diane Drees. We should fulfill God's callings on our lives--by doing so, we bring Him great pleasure (based on Ephesians 1:18).
Created to Do Good Works by Connie Johnson. You and I are expressions of the Father's workmanship representing all He has designed us to be - His "work of art" for His honor and His glory (based on Ephesians 2:10).
Unlimited Resources by Connie Johnson. We need to realize how limited we are and how limitless God is (based on Ephesians 3:14-20).
A Puzzle by Connie Johnson. Where do I fit (based on Ephesians 4:16)?
Fragrant Offerings by Connie Johnson. Because Christ lives in us, we have a perfume (of His love) that draws others to the Savior (based on Ephesians 5:2).
Philippians
Endless Revisions by Amy Kaylor. God doesn't give up on you--He promises to finish what He started! (based on Philippians 1:6).
Living or Dying? What Matters Most? by Peggy Forrest. You can't care whether you live or die (based on Philippians 1:21).
Go Against the Norm! by Peggy Forrest. If we want to hold out the word of life to our lost world, we need to show that we're different (based on Philippians 2:14).
Live Up by Amy Kaylor. We need to put into practice the things God's already revealed to us while remembering that it is God, in His grace, who reveals and teaches (based on Philippians 3:16)
Where's Home? by Peggy Forrest. How would you live if this weren't really your home (based on Philippians 3:20a)?
Battle For The Mind by Peggy Forrest. We must seek Scripture to battle the darts of the enemy (based on Philippians 4:8).
Contentment by Natalie J. Grillo. True contentment isn't based on our circumstances but is a state of mind when our focus is on our Father in Heaven (based on Philippians 4:12).
