One Verse Devotional

The Christian faith was meant to be lived out in relationship and community with others. Even Jesus appointed 12 disciples. If anyone could do it on His own, it would be Jesus. Yet, He chose to live in relationship with others.

Have you ever been on a rollercoaster ride of faith and emotions? Did God come through for you? If so, do these two things: 1) Give praise to God, and 2) Tell your story of what God has done in your life.

We want Love that puts on its boots and goes to work.

As parents, we have a huge responsibility... Teaching our children the Bible. But how? The Bible lays out for us the perfect way to teach our children, even if you don't have it all figured out yet. (Pro tip: You never will!)

Teach your children about God and His Bible as you are going about your day. As you are living life. It doesn't need to be complicated. It doesn't need to be confusing. It simply needs to be consistent.

In times of trouble, God is a place of protection, safety, and relief. He is our refuge and our shield. Let's place our hope in God and His Word.

In a time of intense negativity, it is time for us to embrace a new boldness with our words: being gracious and kind.

In our culture today, using kind and gracious words would actually be one of the most radical things you could do. Why should we respect others? Because they were made in the image of God. We are all His children, made in His image. That, alone, requires kind, gracious, and respectful words. Show grace in your speech today.

As followers of Jesus, we all have one outstanding debt: To love others, and it is due every single day. Jesus first loved us, so He calls us to love others as well. (Pro tip: Especially if they look, act, or live different from us!)

At the heart of the Gospel message is looking out for the needs of others. When we carry each other's burdens, we live out the example of Jesus in our lives. If we all do this, that means someone will also be there for you when you really need it!

Do you want to live a productive life in 2020? Today's One Verse lays out a unique way to be successful. Do you want your life to matter and be effective? Listen to Titus 3:14.

When Joshua took over as the leader of Israel, God gave him some great advice. God's advice to Joshua thousands of years ago is still applicable today as we start 2020!