Seasonal Devotions Archives

Begin the Year with Gratitude

Be thankful in all circumstances,
for this is God’s will for you who
belong to Christ Jesus.—1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT

A woman walks through sunbeams in a dark forest

Think Good Thoughts

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds
with those things that are good and
that deserve praise: things that are true,
noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.—Philippians 4:8 GNT

A runner assumes starting position to take off into 2019

Renew Your Faith

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!—2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

A man makes a leap of faith from 2018 to 2019

Endings Are Just Beginnings

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First
and the Last, the Beginning and the End.—Revelation 22:13 NIV

Energize Your Life

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

An arist's rendering of angels bringing the Good News to the shepherds in the fields

But the angel said to them, “Do not be
afraid. I bring you good news that will
cause great joy for all the people. Today
in the town of David a Savior has been
born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”—Luke 2:10-11 NIV

A young child drops coins in Christmas charity kettle

Be a Cheerful Giver

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.—2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV

Heavenly Angels Abound

The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel.
I stand in the presence of God, and
I have been sent to speak to you
and to tell you this good news.”—Luke 1:19 NIV