When we think of bravery and self-sacrifice, we usually think of heroic acts during war. We focus on famous battles and epic outcomes. As we close out our week by talking about sacrifice, it’s fitting that we spotlight a woman who gave up much to save many. John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Florence Nightingale was born into a rich family and lived in Tuscany. Not exactly training ground for self-sacrifice! Florence, though, made a de...
Nov 15, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 380
The Bible has a lot to say about how we are to treat each other on our life’s journey. One story in particular in Genesis shows us how to resist peer pressure, especially when someone’s life is in danger. In fact, this story really captures the essence of what we’re talking about this week. John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Jacob had sons, but one was his favorite. Joseph was younger than his brothers and for various reasons, most of ...
Nov 14, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 379
Some think the concept of “the brotherhood of man” is just a quaint saying. A nice thing to dream about, but without much practical truth. Our series this week presents real-life examples of just such a reality. John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." One Chinese diplomat stationed in Austria in 1938 proves that decency is still found all over the world. Feng Shan-Ho was able to help more than 2,000 Jews flee the Nazis, because he provided ...
Nov 13, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 378
The worst of times brings out the best in some people. As we think about sacrificing for others this week, we find some extraordinary stories. One such story from 70 years ago spotlights a very brave woman. John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." During World War 2, Romanian Princess Catherine Caradja defied her government’s alliance with the Nazis. When Allied bombers flew over, targeting oilfields, several planes were shot down. The ever-...
Nov 12, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 377
Do you sometimes feel your job is just too much for one person to handle Then let me introduce you to Franklin Roosevelt. “FDR” was the 32nd president of the United States. By a quirk of history, he found himself leading the free world during a crippling economic meltdown…and a world war! His story is important, as we talk about sacrifice this week. No one understood more than Roosevelt the sacrifice needed to defeat evil on the battlefield. He said, “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges ...
Nov 11, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 376
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the astonishing faith of Abraham. Second Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” When’s God’s commands don’t seem to make sense, that’s the time we should trust Him the most.
Nov 08, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 375
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about repairing damaged faith. Second Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” Perseverance strengthens our faith and in that, we find faith restored.
Nov 07, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 374
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about overcoming spiritual blindness. Second Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” Just as Jesus healed a blind man, so too can He heal our physical and mental needs, as we learn to trust Him.
Nov 06, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 373
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about living through pain as we learn to trust the Lord. Second Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” The Bible tells us that sometimes we have to believe in an outcome we cannot yet see. God helps us do that.
Nov 05, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 372
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about walking by faith. Second Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” When life is uncertain and we can’t see very far in front of us, that’s when God calls us to trust Him and learn the essence of faith.
Nov 04, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 371
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the fact that Jesus always has our backs. Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Life with Jesus is rich in meaning and believers know full well He is our Source of strength!
Nov 01, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 370
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about God’s perfect timing in our personal narratives. Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” When we look at the past, we see that God has made provision for us each step of the way, giving us hope for the future.
Oct 31, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 369
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the pitfalls of pride. Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Life teaches us that God is with us, even when we think we don’t need Him.
Oct 30, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 368
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the importance of courage. Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Life is often uncertain and we can be unsure. But God walks with us and supplies all the courage we need for navigating through life.
Oct 29, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 367
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about a common theme: loneliness. Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Although many people are lonely, we sometimes feel we are alone even in that! God says otherwise.
Oct 28, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 366
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how true leadership is cultivated. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” In the most extreme circumstances, when we keep our focus on Jesus, we discover that He is the one walking ahead of us, directing us to safety.
Oct 25, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 365
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about never taking our eyes off Jesus. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” When we realize that our only job is to focus on the power of God in our lives, it takes away the stress of trying to get ourselves out of trouble and difficulties.
Oct 24, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 364
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how a rebel finds redemption. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Franklin Graham’s journey back to God is unique, but hardly uncommon. God was patiently waiting to bring this prodigal back, and He is doing the same for you.
Oct 23, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 363
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the hard lessons learned by King Solomon. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Rich in terms of material wealth, Solomon still lost himself through his own selfish pursuits. But he finished well, and trusted in God to receive his reward in the eternity to come. Hey, thanks for joining us this week on t...
Oct 22, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 362
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about God’s way being the best way for us to live. Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Often, we spend too much time trying to fix our own problems, which only adds to our problems. Learn to rely solely on the Lord, and you will begin to heal.
Oct 21, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 361
Micah had a tough job. The prophet that lived in the time of Isaiah warned the people in the land at the time that God was not pleased with their behavior. Not exactly a popular guy! He told them that the rituals they performed did not bring them closer to God. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” In Micah’s time, foreign enemies did a lot of damage, but the message the prophet brought was that the Savior was comin...
Oct 18, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 360
In a world so filled with war and suffering and human conflict, it’s pretty hard to focus on just what can be done. And sadly, we can fall into a bad habit of just looking for revenge. This revenge can almost seem good, since we want bad characters brought to justice. But God has a better way. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Do you get it? In Scripture we are taught that revenge belongs to God. Our task is to ...
Oct 17, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 359
What would you think is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for us as we try to live our lives with integrity? If you said “pride,” you win! The Bible tells us that the sin of pride can lead to a whole range of bad outcomes. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Walk humbly? Wow, that can be the most difficult part of living out this verse. We must constantly check our spirits to make sure our motives are pure and c...
Oct 16, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 358
Have you ever run ahead of God? You know what we mean. In our zeal to do great things, we might not wait on Him. We don’t have all the information or revelation we need for the path we are to walk. That can get you in a lot of trouble! Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” It’s the human condition to want to stand out and achieve great things. Our politicians do it, many religious leaders do it. And we do it as well...
Oct 15, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 357
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the absolute importance of modeling justice in our world. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Being fair and kind to the creation is not optional, according to Scripture. Just as Jesus loves us, so we are to love others. Like today’s message? We love it so much, we made a T-shirt! Get it here...
Oct 14, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 356
In the Christian life, there is a necessity to be a witness. We are to be witnesses for Christ. His majesty and power are meant to blanket our world. He is also intimately aware of you and where you are in life. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” When we trust Christ—when we believe the simple Gospel—we are called to get in the game. Sitting on such good news doesn’t make much sense, does it? Are you guilty of failing to shine a l...
Oct 11, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 355
Depression is a real thing. Millions deal with it. And, to put it a certain way, depression is no respecter of persons. It afflicts the famous, the unknown, and the bad and the good. Money won’t insulate us from it, and ignoring its destructive nature is not helpful, either. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” If you’re dealing with depression today, you know the reasons why. You are living in it and more than likely you’re aware o...
Oct 10, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 354
Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ means that we don’t just sit in our houses and shut away the world. Scripture is an action item. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” If the Bible is true—if God’s story intersects with our story—then a hurting world is in need of a Savior. The pain many are enduring will have no end until they meet the God-Man, Jesus. He is our healer and His glory fills the earth. We all have different persona...
Oct 09, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 353
When Isaiah the prophet wrote, the birth of Jesus was still almost 800 years away. Yet there is good reason to believe key parts of the book of Isaiah are pointing to the coming Savior. Near the end of the book, we see this clearly. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” It is reasonable to believe that this has dual meanings. One, the prophecy speaks of the wise men from the East seeing the star in the sky. They then traveled to see ...
Oct 08, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Don’t you just love the diversity God put into the world? He created harmony and balance everywhere, including our individual “best time of the day” to be creative and productive. Some are “up with the chickens,” as they used to say. Others burn a candle late into the night. Whatever time is your time to connect in positive ways, God made you to shine for His purposes. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” And we are to embrace our u...
Oct 07, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 351
