Did you ever wonder why the shepherds were chosen to be the first to know that Jesus was born? Their duties consisted of much more than minding the sheep. The shepherds protected their sheep from predators along with finding good grazing grounds and clean water for them....

When we think of events in the Bible, we often think about the big things like Noah’s flood, the parting of the Red Sea, and the feeding of the five thousand. Yet, there are many unknown events we might have missed because they’re hidden gems we have yet to notice, like chapter 3 of Genesis....

Continuing yesterday’s devotional, often when we experience stormy weather trials, we develop a stronger faith in God. When all settles down, we know without doubt Jesus was with us in the middle of the storm, and He faithfully led us through to quieter waters....

The Bible is clear regarding the consequences of pride. The sin of pride turned Lucifer from a beautiful angel to the devourer. ...

I’m not sure what’s sadder, someone with so much love to give and no one to give it to, or someone who is given unconditional love and doesn’t appreciate it. We meet people all the time who would give anything to have someone in their lives to share things with....

Have you ever been so sure God forgot about your needs that you provided for yourself, only to regret it later? When there are legitimate needs that seem to go unfilled, it’s easy to believe if you don’t provide for yourself then you’ll have to “do without. ” Instead of having faith in God’s timing, the smallest delays are interpreted as a lack of concern on His part....

Have you heard someone speak of their “life verse”? A life verse is Scripture that is unique to each person and has personal significance in the person’s life. It’s a verse used to encourage or to hold on to when times are tough....

Proverbs 31 paints a lovely picture of what being a mother looks like in a perfect household, where the children and husband both praise and admire everything she does. But any mother with young children knows that it can often be a thankless job. ...

Typically, the way you start your day greatly determines the quality of the rest of it. An optimistic view does wonders for your soul, especially for those around you; but a negative attitude creates further unhappiness....

How many times have you told yourself you’re not good enough for God? The truth is, God specializes in using broken vessels. Rahab, a prostitute, saved Israelite spies from the men of Jericho and became part of Jesus’ lineage....