Devotionals for the Holidays

Christmas lights on a tree

Say Yes to Christmas

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.—Luke 2:14 (KJV)

Christmas lights and a candle

Jump-Start Your Holiday Spirit

That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you.—Philippians 2:13 (MSG)

A lighted candle for the first Sunday of Advent

Advent Is here

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.—Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

A woman reads her Bible during the Christmas season

Holiday Blues

Jesus wept.—John 11:35 (NIV)

Family and friends saying a prayer before dinner

A Thanksgiving Prayer, Answered

By Patty Kirk2 min read

In this devotion, Patty Kirk shares an inspiring Thanksgiving memory.

Beams of light point skyvward at the site of the World Trade Center

Remembering September 11th

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.—Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)

A lit candle

A Different Holiday

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”—LUKE 1:46–47 NIV

The grave markers of fallen heroes

Prayer for Memorial Day

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.—John 15:13 (NIV)

A family barbecue during Memorial Day weekend.

A Memorial Day Devotion

By Dianne Neal Matthews2 min read

Follow Jesus by putting the needs of others above your own.

Christ carrying the cross

Good Friday: The Message of the Cross

Forgive, and you will be forgiven.—Luke 6:37 (NIV)

Palm fronds and a wooden cross for Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday: Rededicate Yourself

Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.—Isaiah 12:6 (NIV)

Pine tree against blue sky backlight

Experience the Easter Miracle Deep Within

By Elizabeth Sherill2 min read

Keep the Easter approach to life all year round.

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