In today’s devotional we consider how Christ showed up at Christmas to surprise us all. And we realize that he did it for all the reasons we plan surprises: love, thoughtfulness, and care.

In today’s devotional we contemplate the idea that some things in life are permanent even if we wish they would change. And we realize that, in Christ, all things will one day, be made new.

In today’s devotional we consider the surprising moments when God shows up in our lives. And we realize that, no matter how hard we may try, we cannot control when God shows up.

In today’s devotional we consider that it might be something more than all these, and more than our individual moments of setting aside time for God. And we realize that worship is constant, global, and not only a duty, but a joy as well.

In today’s devotional we question how to create unity among people who are so very different, even in the church. And we realize that we may need to look a lot more like Christ, if we’re going to spend more time united in our faith.

In today’s devotional we consider the pitfall of mistaking a place or a building with the house of God. And we realize that God’s true home is in our hearts.

In today’s devotional we consider the benefits of being a child. And we realize that, control is sometimes not all it’s cracked up to be. And we might be better off letting go of control and trusting God.

In today’s devotional we consider how we are graded before God. And we realize that while we would all receive a failing mark, when God looks at us, he doesn’t see us, but instead sees Jesus Christ.

In today’s devotional we consider the persecution of Christians. And we realize that it might just be part of what it means to be part of the family of God.

In today’s devotional we consider the difference between human fears like this and “fear of the Lord” And we realize that “fear of the Lord” can help us deal with all kinds of human fears-in this world and the next.