In today’s devotional we consider the names of God and what they mean to us. And we realize that these names tell us about God, but also about how we are called to live our lives.

In today’s devotional we consider how we are called to pursue God with our prayers. And we realize that if God asks us to petition and even pester him with our prayers, then we had better do it, no matter the philosophical or theological problems we have with it.

In today’s devotional we consider how Christ’s return in like a wedding celebration. And we realize that in that case, we are not just a guest, but the bride herself.

In today’s devotional we consider how the source of all life makes things bloom and grow in our lives. And we realize that, in Christ, we will see the healing and wholeness for which we long.

In today’s devotional, during this season of Advent, we think about preparing for Christ’s second coming. And we realize that in the Holy Spirit, we have all we need to prepare our hearts and minds.

In today’s devotional we consider what it means to hope for the future. And we realize that hoping for Christ does not mean accepting the world as it is nor obsessing about the future. Instead, it means trusting in the one who is trustworthy and true.

In today’s devotional we think about the speed of time. And we realize that just because something feels long to us, does not mean it is. And in regard to God’s plan for salvation, things are right on schedule.

In today’s devotional we consider how we judge things, people, and God. And we realize that it is rare that we know enough about anything--even God--to sit in the seat of judgment.

In today’s devotional we consider the fact that there are two parts to every gift, the act of giving and the act of receipting. And we realize that God is offering us an amazing thing, and wants nothing more than for us to receive it.

In today’s devotional we consider the difference between the way we love as humans, and the way God loves as a divine being. And we realize that God’s love is categorically different, more intense, and difficult to even comprehend.