Every Christian is kin to Peter–though we know and love Jesus, sometimes we still fail. And yet Peter’s story actually offers us hope.
In this weeks devotion, we explore 2 truths that can transform how we face our failures.
How to Trade Guilt for Joy
I remember it like it was yesterday: My heart raced. My eyes shifted downward. And I sputtered out an excuse that sounded lame even to my ears. My mom had just caught me doing something I wasn’t allowed to do—and I knew I was in the wrong. Did you ever have a moment like this as a kid? It’s […]
Jesus is Light For Our Dark World
This morning, I turned on my Christmas tree and watched as a warm glow overtook the darkness in my living room. In that instant, my surroundings were transformed. Shadows and shapes that had looked menacing only a moment before were completely neutralized in the light. This reminded me of the words in Isaiah 9:2 & […]
How can we know true peace?
I remember stepping into a new leadership role and staring at my list of responsibilities. “All of this is up to me…” The thought weighed me down with worry. “What if I mess it up? Or what if something happens that’s out of my control? What if the worst happens?” Maybe you’ve ridden this train of […]
God Never Leaves
Have you ever been deserted in a time of need? Maybe someone you love walked away when life got hard or maybe a colleague didn’t have your back when they said they would. No matter what sphere of life it happens in—personal or professional—this kind of betrayal hurts. On top of the original difficulty, you […]
How Jesus Handled Big Emotions
Sometimes our emotions are big and loud and refuse to be ignored. Fear screams at us, worry taunts us, and frustration grinds away at any peace we might have otherwise had. It can be overwhelming. But when we face feelings that will not be quieted, we can know we’re not alone. Jesus experienced big emotions, […]