In today’s devotional we think about how different translations of scripture add nuance and meaning to a particular text. And we realize that no matter the word choice, the true Word--Jesus Christ--is glorious in any language.

In today’s devotional we think about how sometimes we need to be quiet, get out of the way, and just listen to what the Bible has to say to us. And we realize that when we do this, we allow God a chance to speak to us.

In today’s devotional we think about how Jesus frequently has to escape people’s expectations of him, his work, and the Kingdom. And we realize that, in the Bible, we find a treasure that we sometimes can only handle in small parts.

In today’s devotional we consider how the only way we experience God is if God comes to us. And we look forward to the time when our experience of God is so close that we will feel his hand wipe away our tears.

In today’s devotional we think about a theologically difficult passage. And we realize that reading scripture is not really about us mastering a text, but rather returning again and again to a text and letting it shape us, even over an entire lifetime.

In today’s devotional we think about a few biblical stories, but paradoxical stories, that seem to move in one direction, but also in another at the same time. And we realize that in Jesus’ descent from heaven to earth, he is lifted up in glory.

In today’s devotional we consider Paul’s beautify exhortation on love. And we realize that true love is not about songbirds and chocolate hearts, but about self-giving and sacrifice.

In today’s devotional we think about how we respond when terrible things happen in our lives. And we understand that in times of trouble, we do not need to despair or wrap ourselves in anger, but rather stand firm on the promises of God.

In today’s devotional we think about how God sustains us not just in our youth, but at every stage of our life. And we realize that our life and our faith is not even based on our strength or vitality, but on the promises of God, in Jesus Christ.

In today’s devotional we consider that poetry can take many forms and if we get better at understanding poetry, we may become better at engaging with certain parts of scripture. And we realize that, not matter the literary form, God’s love is trustworthy and true.