Devotions

God’s Refuge in Times of Loss In 1988, a wildfire swept through Yellowstone National Park. Afterward, forest rangers found the charred body of a mother bird at the base of a tree. When they moved her remains, they discovered her chicks alive underneath her wings. She had given her life to save them. Ruth, a…

The Author and Finisher of Our Faith In 1954, two runners, Roger Bannister of England and John Landy of Australia, competed in what was called “The Miracle Mile.” Landy led most of the race, but in the final stretch, he glanced over his shoulder to check on Bannister. That moment of distraction cost him the…

Finding Calm in the Midst of Fear During World War II, a young soldier carried a small pocket Bible into battle. In the trenches, surrounded by chaos, he would read Psalm 23 and whisper, “The Lord is my Shepherd… I will not be afraid.” Though bombs exploded and fear loomed, the soldier later testified, “His…

The Transforming Power of the Gospel In the 1700s, John Newton, once a slave trader, encountered the grace of God and became a preacher of the Gospel. His life was radically transformed, and he penned the hymn “Amazing Grace.” He often said, “I am not what I ought to be, but by the grace of God,…

Choosing Whom You Will Serve In a small town, a family was known for faithfully gathering at the dinner table each night to pray before eating. Neighbors noticed their consistency and asked the father why they never skipped. He smiled and said, “Because if my children see me choose God daily, they’ll know who the…

Living in Readiness for His Return Years ago, a young sailor was rescued from a sinking ship by a fisherman. The fisherman not only saved his life but also took him in, taught him how to sail, and gave him a new future. The sailor would often say, “He didn’t just save me from drowning,…

Finding Safety in His Arms During World War II, a group of children in London were sent to the countryside to escape the bombings. One little boy, frightened and alone, clung to the kind farmer who took him in. When asked why he trusted the farmer so quickly, the boy replied, “Because he promised to…

Finishing Well In 1993, an elderly pastor lay in a hospital bed after decades of ministry in a small rural town. His congregation gathered to pray for him, but he told them, “Don’t weep for me, I’m going home, and my crown is waiting.” His words carried the same confidence the Apostle Paul expressed at…

Trusting His Unchanging Word In the 1980s, a Christian woman in Eastern Europe risked her life to hide and distribute Bibles under an oppressive regime. She once said, “I can take these risks because I know God will never break His Word. If He promises, He will do it.” Her faith reflected the unshakable truth…

Persevering in the Call In 1964, a young missionary doctor in Africa faced relentless challenges, disease outbreaks, scarce resources, and threats from local conflict. When asked why he stayed, he smiled and said, “Because the battle is worth it, and my Commander is faithful.” His words echo Paul’s charge to a young pastor named Timothy….