Devotions

The Call to Reflect God’s Character In 1904, the Welsh Revival swept through towns and villages, and one of the hallmarks of that movement was purity of heart. People began confessing sins, restoring broken relationships, and living differently, not because of legalism, but because they wanted to reflect the God who had saved them. God…

Standing Firm When Life Shakes In 1972, a devastating earthquake struck Nicaragua. Entire neighborhoods collapsed, and many people lost everything. Amid the rubble, a local pastor gathered survivors under a tree and read from his worn Bible: “But the Lord is faithful.” He told them, “We may have lost homes, but we have not lost…

Resting in God’s Deliverance In 1863, during the American Civil War, a small regiment found themselves surrounded and outnumbered. Their leader told the men, “Hold your position. Reinforcements are coming.” Hours later, help arrived, and the enemy fled. Years later, one soldier said, “The hardest part wasn’t fighting, it was standing still and trusting our…

Strength for the Journey During World War II, a group of weary soldiers trudged through the cold, ready to give up. One of them began quietly humming a hymn. Another joined in, then another, until the whole platoon was singing. The burden didn’t disappear, but their spirits lifted. They finished their march, not because the…

Faith That Transforms In the early 1900s, a young man named George was struggling with the hardships of life. One day, he read about Enoch in Genesis, how he “walked with God.” Inspired, George committed to live each day intentionally, seeking God’s presence. His faith transformed his life and those around him, showing that walking…

Living United in Christ In the 1950s, a small town was torn apart by division between neighbors, families, and even the church. A pastor reminded his congregation that the church is like a body: many parts, one head, one purpose. Slowly, the community began to heal as they focused on Christ, who unites and leads…

The Promise of Renewal In the early 1800s, a weary pastor named Charles Finney led revival meetings across America. Many who had wandered far from God found new life and hope as they responded to his call: “Return to God and He will restore you.” Those words echoed the ancient prophet Malachi’s urgent appeal to…

Learning to Rejoice Always Corrie ten Boom, after surviving a Nazi concentration camp, faced a life of pain and loss. Yet she chose joy. When asked how she could rejoice despite suffering, she said, “Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” Her life was a testament that joy isn’t dependent on circumstances, it flows from…

God First, Always In 1985, a successful businessman had everything he thought he wanted, wealth, influence, recognition. Yet he felt hollow. One night, as he sat alone in his high-rise office, he opened a dusty Bible from his childhood. His eyes fell on the words: “Seek first the kingdom of God.” That verse pierced his…

Living from Victory, Not for It In 1969, a young man named John returned from war with deep emotional scars. He felt broken, unworthy, and distant from God. A friend invited him to a church service where the pastor preached from Ephesians about our identity in Christ. That night, John wept, not from guilt, but…