Humans have a problem asking for help. Chalk it up to our proud hearts. Often, when we are really up against it, that’s when we resist seeking help. Jesus does away with all that. Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Ask yourself: is my pride keeping me from a huge blessing? If so, mull that over. Take as long as you need. Then take one step toward Jesus and tell Him you need to ask for something. The door will swing op...
Oct 04, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 350
You’ve heard of heat-seeking missiles. They are weapons so sophisticated that they appear to have a mind of their own. The missile is launched and finds its target and destruction happens. What if a heat-seeking missile could be used for good? What if one has been launched…in your direction? Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” If you open your heart to God—even if you aren’t a believer—then it’s as if Jesus is now the ...
Oct 03, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 349
The story of the Prodigal’s Son is one we can all relate to. The Bible tells the story of a brash young man who leaves his home after asking for his inheritance. His loving father complies and let’s just say the son learns some valuable lessons on his travels. Eventually he humbles himself and comes home; he needs his father and his family. It is really a story of Jesus and us. Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” We sc...
Oct 02, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Have you seen the film, “Saving Private Ryan?” If not, it’s about a group of American soldiers sent into enemy territory during World War 2 to find one lost soldier. The order comes from the top leadership. This small group has single focus the whole mission. Eventually—at great cost—they locate him and return him to his loved ones. Much of it is difficult to watch, as we see the incredible sacrifice the many make to find the one. Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will ...
Oct 01, 2019•2 min
Have you ever hunted and hunted for something, maybe your car keys, and you finally find them? The old saying goes that you found them in the last place you looked. There’s a lot of truth to that. It also is very relevant to our walk with Jesus. Often we work really hard to solve our own problems, then we give in and ask Jesus for help. Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” As with every other promise in the Bible, the r...
Sep 30, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Hurricane Dorian recently caused a lot of anxiety and destruction. Many of us worried about the east coast of our own country, but the Bahamas were hit really hard, with the storm basically stationary for many hours. Residents there hunkered down and sought higher ground, wondering when the onslaught would end, and the storm would pass. The physical damage left by the lengthy storm was devastating. When the winds of life blow fiercely, rain pours down, and the water rises, it is tempting to give...
Sep 27, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Colossians is a very informative book. Originally, it was a letter written by Paul and Timothy to believers in a small city. Chapter One tells us that Jesus made everything we see (and plenty we don’t see!). The universe was brought into being by Him. That’s kind of a comforting thought! This great source of Love also made it all and He sustains it all. Colossians 1:17 says, “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Many people, maybe rightly so, worry about the planet. Cer...
Sep 26, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Does the future scare you? If it does, that’s understandable, from a human standpoint. After all, so much is unknown. And yet, God gave us His Word as a guidebook. The Bible tells us certain specific things that bring great comfort. Colossians 1:17 says, “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” For the most part, we know the past. We are navigating through the present. But the Word tells us that Jesus is standing there at the end, bringing all things to their proper conclu...
Sep 25, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Carol had really messed up in her personal life. The career wasn’t going so well, either. But it was one particular relationship that kept her up at night, and she felt like things were coming apart. Instead of going to lunch with co-workers one day though, she ducked into a coffee shop and found an empty seat in the back. There she pulled out her phone and fed her soul by looking up Scripture. She met Jesus that day in the coffee shop. Carol looked out a window at the busy street outside and th...
Sep 24, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 342
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the fact that Jesus holds your life together, even as you think you’re falling apart. Colossians 1:17 says, “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Nothing is too difficult for Jesus; He has proven this over and over. Trust Him today! Did you know the average message-based T-shirt is read over 3,000 times? We believe if you change your shirt, you can change the world! Be part of the movement at Kerusso.com/...
Sep 23, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 341
We think of her as a genteel Southern lady, and she was that, for sure. But Ruth Bell Graham was so much more. While her husband was away so much, preaching to the masses, she was preaching to her own little flock. The result was children who became adults, and in turn shared the Good News of Jesus with others. Anne Graham Lotz and Franklin Graham didn’t just fall out of the sky! Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” In their little home in the mountains of Nor...
Sep 20, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 340
Some of the greatest stories of believers down through time have involved those who really studied God’s Word. These people have gone before us to show us the way. From Charles Spurgeon to a missionary mother in China, daily study of the Word, and prayer, prepared them to mentor entire generations. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” We also read in Romans 10 that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. We have to do it, so that others know ho...
Sep 19, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Have you had an experience in your life that has prepared you for helping others? Has life dealt you circumstances that speak to a situation in a younger person’s life? If so, you might be ready to help in such a way that will bring honor and glory to God. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” The apostle Paul suffered much for his faith in Christ. Beyond a dramatic shipwreck, prison, beatings, and hunger were part of his daily routine. Then, God set Timothy in...
Sep 18, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 338
Do you struggle with being humble, and yielding to God’s will? Most of us do. This extends to accepting an iron-sharpening-iron relationship He has set in our path. Yet the benefits are so good for us. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Make no mistake, God sets people in our path for a reason. That Bible teacher in your church might have words of wisdom for you from her rich and varied life. Be open to that. If you are in fellowship with a mature, older bel...
Sep 17, 2019•1 min
The Bible is full of wonderful analogies. One of the best is found in Proverbs, which paints a picture of godly mentoring and accountability. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” The idea is that as pieces of iron are drawn against the other, each piece becomes sharper. A further application is made in Hebrews 4:12, which talks about Scripture as being a double-edged sword, and it is with His Word that we are to sharpen each other. The goal is mutual accountab...
Sep 16, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 336
Keeping things simple is usually the best path forward. For Christians, that means following Christ’s lead in everything. This includes sharing and standing for our faith. The Bible is full of examples of how Jesus did this. Occasionally he got mad, as when he threw out the moneychangers. Other times he just quietly sat and taught what His Father had shown Him. This is our model. When you share Christ with someone and that person believes, you have been given the privilege of watching the most i...
Sep 13, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 335
We think of a “defender” as a muscular guy wearing a suit of armor. He raises his sword and takes swings at the enemy. A defender can be that guy. No question. But a defender of the faith is simply a person who loves Christ enough to share Him with others, and answer questions along the way. The truth is, a defender of the faith can be a serene grandmother, or a mild-mannered accountant. It could even be you! Our Defender of the Faith series focuses on what it means to stand up for your Christia...
Sep 12, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 334
We think of a “defender” as a muscular guy wearing a suit of armor. He raises his sword and takes swings at the enemy. A defender can be that guy. No question. But a defender of the faith is simply a person who loves Christ enough to share Him with others, and answer questions along the way. The truth is, a defender of the faith can be a serene grandmother, or a mild-mannered accountant. It could even be you! Our Defender of the Faith series focuses on what it means to stand up for your Christia...
Sep 11, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 333
Defending the faith can sometimes be a subjective thing. As examples of extremes, we have seen the Crusades, and the other end of the spectrum is perhaps an aggressive “pitch” to someone who isn’t a believer. The thing is, it’s great to be zealous for our faith, but let’s also be disciplined. We don’t want to alienate a person who might otherwise listen. To put it simply: an angry Christian is usually a lonely Christian. Jude 1:3 says, “Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you a...
Sep 10, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 332
In every generation, it falls to believers to spend time in defending our worldview as Christians. Honestly, it’s not the nicest part of the gig, but it’s necessary. Usually, it involves simply explaining what your faith is all about. Followers of other religions do the same thing, but for us, we are sharing the person of Christ with those who don’t know Him. That makes it a big deal. Jude 1:3 says, “Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But ...
Sep 09, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 331
Sep 06, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 330
Paul was a stubborn man. He was completely committed to his job. The very definition of a zealot. More than anything, he hated religious people. In fact, he worked every day to make their lives miserable. You’re probably aware of who we are talking about. Yes, this is the famous Apostle Paul, whose pen dominates much of the New Testament. Paul, or Saul as he was known when he was persecuting Christians, didn’t need anyone. He didn’t have friends. But then he found himself right in the middle of ...
Sep 05, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Rebecca knew just what Craig needed when he lost his job. She knew he felt ashamed that his job performance was a major contributing factor. In other words, he had flat-out failed. In front of people. The hurried goodbyes and awkward pats on the back actually sort of made Craig feel worse. He threw the small box with his personal belongings in the backseat and drove as fast as he could away from the scene. Giving him some space for a day or so, Rebecca called to check on her friend; she was a li...
Sep 04, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 328
Bullying is a thing today. A big thing. With social media making such a surge in our culture, it has mushroomed in ways no one could have foreseen. The Bible tells us that at some point, love among people can grow cold. It’s then that humans display some of their worst traits. We can’t often fight bullies alone. And a bully can take many forms: a person, like a co-worker. Maybe a job itself. A financial speed-bump. Or your own sense that you are just worthless. That last one is a real killer. Pr...
Sep 03, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 327
Do you ever feel like life is a 24/7 chore? That it’s just hard work and very little joy, to the point that you can’t go on? Unfortunately, that’s a common theme for many — but as we explore our series this week, “Friend,” here’s a suggestion: Seek out a person who knows you and loves you. Someone you’ve clicked with, and you have the memories to prove it. In other words, a true friend. Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Notice from...
Sep 02, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 326
Aug 30, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 325
It was March 30, 1981. In our nation’s capital, a new president smiled and waved. In the next instant, Secret Service agents are shoving him into a waiting car. Several shots have rung through the spring air. President Ronald Reagan had just stepped out from a hotel where he had spoken. No one knew whether the President would live or die. News anchors began the evening news with the uncertain details, but eventually, the word came down: the President had survived. Reagan, already 70 by the time ...
Aug 29, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 324
Steve had everything to live for. His wife was the ultimate companion and mother. His kids brought him joy. A satisfying career added to the richness of his life. Then a devastating diagnosis hit him like a baseball bat: cancer. The rarity of it added to the grim news. His doctor looked at him for a few seconds, then mentioned treatment options. Steve didn’t hear him. In our series this week, “He Lives,” the takeaway is that our great God has cleared a path for us. Revelation 19:16 says, “On his...
Aug 28, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 323
In the frigid Italian winter of 2017, the unthinkable happened for guests at a mountain hotel. An avalanche buried everyone under tons of snow, ice, and rock. The terror of those moments stretched into the hours following, when rescue efforts took on the ultimate sense of urgency. Amazingly, working through the night, rescuers began to hear voices under the rubble. In one spot, six people were shivering in an air pocket. Among them were a mother and her young son. One of the officials that raced...
Aug 27, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 322
Aug 26, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 321
