Have you ever played a game where someone won a giant trophy, but then they wouldn’t stop bragging about it? They walked around with their chin held high in the air, telling everyone how awesome they ...  Read More

Ephesians 2:8-98 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.Devotional ThoughtImagine trying...  Read More

Imagine you have a toy that is completely broken, and you really need your mom or dad to fix it. You go to their room, but they are busy working on an important phone call. Do you just throw the toy a...  Read More

Romans 8:23-25“23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hop...  Read More

Have you ever stopped to consider how your view of God affects the way you pray?There's a memorable scene from the comedy film Talladega Nights where the main character, a NASCAR driver named Ricky Bo...  Read More

In a world that demands instant gratification—where we Google answers in seconds, microwave our meals, and expect immediate responses to our texts—the concept of waiting can feel almost unbearable. Ye...  Read More

Imagine you are playing outside in the stickiest, goopiest mud ever. Your hands are covered in brown slime. If you go inside and hug your mom, what happens? Her clean clothes get muddy too! In our wor...  Read More

Luke 5:12-1612 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, ...  Read More

Have you ever needed help with something and wondered who to ask? Maybe you couldn’t reach a snack on a high shelf, needed help with homework, or felt scared during a thunderstorm. Most children know ...  Read More

Romans 8:14–17 (NIV)For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you receive...  Read More

Have you ever planted a seed and wanted it to grow right away? Maybe you put it in the dirt, gave it water, and checked on it five minutes later. Nothing happened. Then you checked again the next day....  Read More

Romans 8:18–25 (NIV)I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be...  Read More