Archived Devotions
2010 Archived Devotions
The Lifeblood of the Church // Friday // January 1
Show me a church that doesn't have a constant flow of new believers coming in, and I will show you a church that is stagnating. . . .
Show me a church that doesn't have a constant flow of new believers coming in, and I will show you a church that is stagnating. . . .
This Is Serious // Saturday // January 2
My life was impacted dramatically by the power of the gospel. In one single day, I completely had the direction of my life changed, for . . .
My life was impacted dramatically by the power of the gospel. In one single day, I completely had the direction of my life changed, for . . .
A Reasonable Faith // Monday // January 4
A recent poll revealed that half of Americans who describe themselves as Christians do not believe that Satan exists, and one-third are confident that Jesus . . .
A recent poll revealed that half of Americans who describe themselves as Christians do not believe that Satan exists, and one-third are confident that Jesus . . .
Believing God // Tuesday // January 5
A. W. Tozer said, "Nothing twists and deforms the soul more than a low or unworthy conception of God." I think that is true, because . . .
A. W. Tozer said, "Nothing twists and deforms the soul more than a low or unworthy conception of God." I think that is true, because . . .
The iGod Generation // Wednesday // January 6
The Bible never tries to prove the existence of God. It just starts with these words: "In the beginning God . . . (Genesis 1:1). . . .
The Bible never tries to prove the existence of God. It just starts with these words: "In the beginning God . . . (Genesis 1:1). . . .
What Not to Forget // Thursday // January 7
I have noticed that as I get older, I forget things more often. There have been times when I have been looking for my reading . . .
I have noticed that as I get older, I forget things more often. There have been times when I have been looking for my reading . . .
What God Knows about You // Friday // January 8
Scientists now tell us that we never forget anything. It is estimated that in a lifetime, the human brain can store one million billion bits . . .
Scientists now tell us that we never forget anything. It is estimated that in a lifetime, the human brain can store one million billion bits . . .
Be Filled with the Spirit! // Saturday // January 9
The Bible tells us to be "filled with the Spirit!" Have you ever wondered what that means? It may not be what you think. We might . . .
The Bible tells us to be "filled with the Spirit!" Have you ever wondered what that means? It may not be what you think. We might . . .
Our Choices Make Us // Monday // January 11
Why is it that some Christians succeed, while others who make a profession of faith miserably fail? Why is it that some seem to run . . .
Why is it that some Christians succeed, while others who make a profession of faith miserably fail? Why is it that some seem to run . . .
Never Stop Praying // Tuesday // January 12
To be successful as a Christian, you must have a prayer life. Prayer, simplified, is hearing from and communicating with God. There are different kinds . . .
To be successful as a Christian, you must have a prayer life. Prayer, simplified, is hearing from and communicating with God. There are different kinds . . .
An Example to Follow // Wednesday // January 13
Not only did Jesus tell us to pray, but He left us an example of prayer. We find in the Gospels that He was constantly . . .
Not only did Jesus tell us to pray, but He left us an example of prayer. We find in the Gospels that He was constantly . . .
When You're Worried // Thursday // January 14
Without question, life is full of troubles. We have concerns about our future, concerns about our health, concerns about our family, concerns about our finances, . . .
Without question, life is full of troubles. We have concerns about our future, concerns about our health, concerns about our family, concerns about our finances, . . .
Praying Effectively // Friday // January 15
If you want to see your prayers answered in the affirmative, if you want God to say yes to your prayers more often, then you . . .
If you want to see your prayers answered in the affirmative, if you want God to say yes to your prayers more often, then you . . .
Reaching Today's Culture // Saturday // January 16
It's a real challenge to reach our culture today. In my 35 years of ministry, I have never seen greater Bible illiteracy. There was a time . . .
It's a real challenge to reach our culture today. In my 35 years of ministry, I have never seen greater Bible illiteracy. There was a time . . .
God with Skin On // Monday // January 18
Some children were asked the question, "What is God like?" Ashley, age 10, said, "God is like a never-ending story that you want to read . . .
Some children were asked the question, "What is God like?" Ashley, age 10, said, "God is like a never-ending story that you want to read . . .
Always God // Tuesday // January 19
Before there was a world, before there were planets, before there was light or darkness, before there was anything but the Godhead, there was Jesus, . . .
Before there was a world, before there were planets, before there was light or darkness, before there was anything but the Godhead, there was Jesus, . . .
What I Believe // Wednesday // January 20
Sometimes people ask me why I do what I do. I have a very simple answer to that question, which is that I really do . . .
Sometimes people ask me why I do what I do. I have a very simple answer to that question, which is that I really do . . .
The Holy Spirit's Work // Thursday // January 21
It is sometimes hard for us to grasp the fact that the Holy Spirit is a Him, not an it. After all, the Bible describes . . .
It is sometimes hard for us to grasp the fact that the Holy Spirit is a Him, not an it. After all, the Bible describes . . .
Lying to God // Friday // January 22
The worst kind of sin is the kind committed by someone who doesn't think he really is a sinner. It was Cicero who said, "Of . . .
The worst kind of sin is the kind committed by someone who doesn't think he really is a sinner. It was Cicero who said, "Of . . .
I Love the Church // Saturday // January 23
Everyone has their likes and dislikes. I happen to like good design and a good latte. On the other hand, I don't like cell phones . . .
Everyone has their likes and dislikes. I happen to like good design and a good latte. On the other hand, I don't like cell phones . . .
What's Bad about Bitterness // Monday // January 25
Augustine reportedly had a sign on his wall that read, "He who speaks evil of an absent man or woman is not welcome at this . . .
Augustine reportedly had a sign on his wall that read, "He who speaks evil of an absent man or woman is not welcome at this . . .
God's ID Tag // Tuesday // January 26
In the apostle Paul's day, when goods would be shipped from one place to another, they would be stamped with a wax seal and imprinted . . .
In the apostle Paul's day, when goods would be shipped from one place to another, they would be stamped with a wax seal and imprinted . . .
Known by Their Fruit // Wednesday // January 27
How do people know that you are a Christian? They can't see your heart. They can't see your faith—but they can see the results of . . .
How do people know that you are a Christian? They can't see your heart. They can't see your faith—but they can see the results of . . .
Our Advocate // Thursday // January 28
There are times when you are so overwhelmed, so discouraged, or so afraid that you don't know what or how to pray. It is then . . .
There are times when you are so overwhelmed, so discouraged, or so afraid that you don't know what or how to pray. It is then . . .
Our Helper // Friday // January 29
If you ever have had a time when you were discouraged or unsure of what to do and a verse of Scripture suddenly came to . . .
If you ever have had a time when you were discouraged or unsure of what to do and a verse of Scripture suddenly came to . . .
The Importance of Preaching // Saturday // January 30
There are many ways God could have come to us. He could have dropped visual images like photographs or paintings to describe what He wanted . . .
There are many ways God could have come to us. He could have dropped visual images like photographs or paintings to describe what He wanted . . .
Power for a Purpose // Monday // February 1
When Alfred Nobel discovered an explosive element that was stronger than anything the world had known at the time, he asked a friend and Greek . . .
When Alfred Nobel discovered an explosive element that was stronger than anything the world had known at the time, he asked a friend and Greek . . .
The Tug of Heaven // Tuesday // February 2
Ever since childhood, I have always been a fan of Disney, even more so when Walt Disney was the creative genius behind the entire Disney . . .
Ever since childhood, I have always been a fan of Disney, even more so when Walt Disney was the creative genius behind the entire Disney . . .
Think Heaven // Wednesday // February 3
When I lose my cell phone, I will get another phone and dial my number in an attempt to find it, hoping it is not . . .
When I lose my cell phone, I will get another phone and dial my number in an attempt to find it, hoping it is not . . .
Longing for Heaven // Thursday // February 4
In his excellent book, Heaven, Randy Alcorn writes, "God is the only one we really long for. His presence brings satisfaction; his absence brings thirst . . .
In his excellent book, Heaven, Randy Alcorn writes, "God is the only one we really long for. His presence brings satisfaction; his absence brings thirst . . .
A Real Place for Real People // Friday // February 5
The Bible has much to say about what heaven is like. First, heaven is an actual place. Jesus told His disciples, "I go to prepare . . .
The Bible has much to say about what heaven is like. First, heaven is an actual place. Jesus told His disciples, "I go to prepare . . .
God Can Use You! // Saturday // February 6
Not too long ago, I wrote my autobiography. People have asked me why waited so long to do it. I suppose I felt I needed . . .
Not too long ago, I wrote my autobiography. People have asked me why waited so long to do it. I suppose I felt I needed . . .
The Place We Long For // Monday // February 8
I am navigationally challenged, so I like having a GPS to help keep me from getting lost. But I read about a Wisconsin motorist who . . .
I am navigationally challenged, so I like having a GPS to help keep me from getting lost. But I read about a Wisconsin motorist who . . .
Just a Stopover // Tuesday // February 9
Sometimes we act as though everything and anything that can be done must be done while we are living here on earth. Of course, we . . .
Sometimes we act as though everything and anything that can be done must be done while we are living here on earth. Of course, we . . .
Measuring Up // Wednesday // February 10
Normally when most people step onto a scale, they want to weigh less. But when you step onto God's scale, you want to weigh more. . . .
Normally when most people step onto a scale, they want to weigh less. But when you step onto God's scale, you want to weigh more. . . .
A Crown for You // Thursday // February 11
With two granddaughters, I am just discovering that little girls like to dress up as princesses. Having raised two boys, I had never dealt with . . .
With two granddaughters, I am just discovering that little girls like to dress up as princesses. Having raised two boys, I had never dealt with . . .
The Reality of Hell // Friday // February 12
When I was being interviewed on a Christian television show, I was asked why I spoke so much about eternity. I had never really noticed . . .
When I was being interviewed on a Christian television show, I was asked why I spoke so much about eternity. I had never really noticed . . .
Being Fishers of Men // Saturday // February 13
Over the years, I've had the pleasure of visiting Israel a number of times, particularly the area around the Sea of Galilee. What I love about . . .
Over the years, I've had the pleasure of visiting Israel a number of times, particularly the area around the Sea of Galilee. What I love about . . .
Don't Stop Praying // Monday // February 15
When Jesus was on the cross, one of the men being crucified next to Him came to his senses and said, "Lord, remember me when . . .
When Jesus was on the cross, one of the men being crucified next to Him came to his senses and said, "Lord, remember me when . . .
A Freely Chosen Path // Tuesday // February 16
Hell was not made for people; hell was created for the devil and his angels (see Matthew 25:41). It was never God's intention to send . . .
Hell was not made for people; hell was created for the devil and his angels (see Matthew 25:41). It was never God's intention to send . . .
God's Mirror // Wednesday // February 17
Some people say, "Well, I don't need Jesus Christ because I live by the Ten Commandments." My response to someone who said that would be, "Let's . . .
Some people say, "Well, I don't need Jesus Christ because I live by the Ten Commandments." My response to someone who said that would be, "Let's . . .
The Invisible World // Thursday // February 18
It is difficult for us to believe there is an invisible world, because we live in the natural world. We relate to what we can . . .
It is difficult for us to believe there is an invisible world, because we live in the natural world. We relate to what we can . . .
God's Ministering Spirits // Friday // February 19
The Old and New Testament contain at least 300 references to angels. Everywhere in Scripture, we see examples of angels at work. Story after story . . .
The Old and New Testament contain at least 300 references to angels. Everywhere in Scripture, we see examples of angels at work. Story after story . . .
Emergent or Submergent? // Saturday // February 20
"There are many ways to God." "Jesus is just my way." "All religions are true in their own way." We have all heard statements like those before. Sometimes, . . .
"There are many ways to God." "Jesus is just my way." "All religions are true in their own way." We have all heard statements like those before. Sometimes, . . .
Stay Alert! // Monday // February 22
You have probably seen it on television at one time or another: some lions are hanging out, soaking in the rays, when along come the . . .
You have probably seen it on television at one time or another: some lions are hanging out, soaking in the rays, when along come the . . .
The End Game // Tuesday // February 23
Have you ever wondered why things are as spiritually and morally dark as they are? It is because there is a mastermind behind it all . . .
Have you ever wondered why things are as spiritually and morally dark as they are? It is because there is a mastermind behind it all . . .
The Good in Guilt // Wednesday // February 24
Did you know that guilt can be good? Guilt means that your conscience is working. The time to be concerned is when you don't feel . . .
Did you know that guilt can be good? Guilt means that your conscience is working. The time to be concerned is when you don't feel . . .
Never Say Never // Thursday // February 25
Don't ever say, "I will never fall in this one area. No matter what, I will never. . . ." Watch out. If you think . . .
Don't ever say, "I will never fall in this one area. No matter what, I will never. . . ." Watch out. If you think . . .
When We Sin // Friday // February 26
It is not a matter of if we are going to sin; it is a matter of when. The Bible says, "If we say that . . .
It is not a matter of if we are going to sin; it is a matter of when. The Bible says, "If we say that . . .
From One to Many // Saturday // February 27
We all know how God mightily used Simon Peter as an apostle. But do you know how Peter originally came to believe in Jesus? His . . .
We all know how God mightily used Simon Peter as an apostle. But do you know how Peter originally came to believe in Jesus? His . . .
Your Heart, a Battlefield // Monday // March 1
I am sure the greatest day in your life was the day you put your faith in Jesus Christ. And as we grow in our . . .
I am sure the greatest day in your life was the day you put your faith in Jesus Christ. And as we grow in our . . .
A Skillful Adversary // Tuesday // March 2
When I first became a Christian at age 17, other believers warned me, "Greg, you have to be careful, because the devil will tempt you." . . .
When I first became a Christian at age 17, other believers warned me, "Greg, you have to be careful, because the devil will tempt you." . . .
A Wall of Protection // Wednesday // March 3
God is omniscient, which means that He is all-knowing. God is omnipotent, which means that He is all-powerful. And God is omnipresent, which means that . . .
God is omniscient, which means that He is all-knowing. God is omnipotent, which means that He is all-powerful. And God is omnipresent, which means that . . .
The Way Out // Thursday // March 4
As believers, we have God's promise that He will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can handle. But here is the problem: . . .
As believers, we have God's promise that He will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can handle. But here is the problem: . . .
Out of His Control // Friday // March 5
When Jesus Christ comes into your life, he becomes the sole occupant. Yet some people have suggested that Christians can be demon-possessed. However, Jesus is . . .
When Jesus Christ comes into your life, he becomes the sole occupant. Yet some people have suggested that Christians can be demon-possessed. However, Jesus is . . .
Why? // Saturday // March 6
When tragedy hits us, we often ask the question, "Why?" The book of Job is filled with moments when Job asks the question "Why?" Now, there . . .
When tragedy hits us, we often ask the question, "Why?" The book of Job is filled with moments when Job asks the question "Why?" Now, there . . .
Strength in Weakness // Monday // March 8
Why does God allow hardship? Why does God allow illness? Why does God allow tragedy? We can go on and on asking why, but we . . .
Why does God allow hardship? Why does God allow illness? Why does God allow tragedy? We can go on and on asking why, but we . . .
Call for Backup // Tuesday // March 9
During some of my childhood, we lived in New Jersey. One day, I was walking down the street with my newly acquired six-shooter cap guns, . . .
During some of my childhood, we lived in New Jersey. One day, I was walking down the street with my newly acquired six-shooter cap guns, . . .
Victory! // Wednesday // March 10
"Finished" is the word we use after a job is done. It is a word that says we don't need to work anymore, because it . . .
"Finished" is the word we use after a job is done. It is a word that says we don't need to work anymore, because it . . .
The Sword of the Spirit // Thursday // March 11
Have you ever noticed that when you plan to spend some time reading your Bible, all kinds of crazy things start happening? You can get . . .
Have you ever noticed that when you plan to spend some time reading your Bible, all kinds of crazy things start happening? You can get . . .
Applying Faith // Friday // March 12
Some people say they cannot have faith because they are practical. They need to know something is true before they can believe it. But we all . . .
Some people say they cannot have faith because they are practical. They need to know something is true before they can believe it. But we all . . .
Why Do Some Live Longer Than Others? // Saturday // March 13
Why do some die young, while others live long lives? We can come up with all of our fanciful ideas as to why God lets . . .
Why do some die young, while others live long lives? We can come up with all of our fanciful ideas as to why God lets . . .
Faith Defined // Monday // March 15
The Bible defines faith this way: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). Another translation . . .
The Bible defines faith this way: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). Another translation . . .
Building Faith // Tuesday // March 16
A lot of people talk about their faith. They sing about faith. They even analyze the word "faith." But they never actually use their faith. . . .
A lot of people talk about their faith. They sing about faith. They even analyze the word "faith." But they never actually use their faith. . . .