Daily Devotionals

If we believe in one God but don’t act that way all of the time, then we diminish that value. If we believe in loving others, but only practice it when we feel like it, then that value isn’t worth as much as it could be.

It’s not the leader that determines our destiny; it’s the people and our relationship with God that secure our future.

Leaders have to make decisions that are wise, not popular. A leader who no one likes won’t have much of a following, but a leader who everyone likes probably isn’t really leading at all, either.

The Lord works in mysterious, often unexpected, and even counterintuitive ways, and He utilizes individuals who everyone else might have written off. And that’s good news for us.

How might we take a step back to let someone else advance? For a parent, it may mean giving a child a chance to do a grownup job. At work, it may mean giving an employee a shot at doing something new and extraordinary.

When we want to get someone to do something — be it our children, our spouse, co-workers, or friends— there are two ways we can go about it. We can use force, or we can use love.

Each and every one of us holds some position of power, whether in our families or at work, and we must constantly remind ourselves never to abuse the power that is entrusted to us.

We earn our nobleness by persevering through our struggles. When we hold on to faith in spite of our difficulties, when we hold fast to prayer, when all hope seems lost, we earn that title of honour.

God has gifted each one of us with unique abilities and opportunities to accomplish His purposes. It is up to each one of us to make those most of those gifts and our time here on earth.

Ever wonder where the saying “passing the mantle” comes from? Today's devotional teaches us to have gratitude towards the people and the place that we came from.

It is so important for a person to know who they are so that they can fulfil their life’s mission. As we contemplate that we are children of God, we should stand a little taller and feel a bit more confident.

Sharing God’s light and passing it on to the next generation is the kind of contribution that lasts forever. It’s not about how much we leave behind in this world; it’s about leaving behind what matters the most.