On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about our reasons for giving to those in need. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Scripture tells us that God sees what we do, and He is pleased when we give out a sincere desire to help someone…and not to do it so that people will compliment us and flatter us. With giving, it’s not about you!
Dec 14, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 140
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about a rare trait people exhibit: self-control. Titus 2:11-12 says, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly…” We hurt our witness for Christ if we neglect the fruit of self-control. Maintaining a steady personality, not given to immature responses to life’s challenges, produces a...
Dec 13, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 139
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how we are to treat people we encounter, as Christ did during his time on Earth. Romans 15:7 says, “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Contrary to popular opinion, gentleness is not equal to weakness. In fact, Scripture often describes how our powerful God treats His creation tenderly. We are to be gentle as He is gentle.
Dec 12, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 138
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about what makes a faithful Christian. Proverbs 3:3 says, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” Faithfulness is all about the long view; it is the spirit of a journey toward wholeness in Christ. This particular fruit of the spirit requires diligence on the part of the believer.
Dec 11, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 137
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the fruit that is planted and harvested so that the world will recognize the essence of God. Micah 6:8 says, “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Since the fall, good and evil are contrasted. When Christians are about doing their Father’s work, His goodness is seen in countless ways. Like today’s message? We love it ...
Dec 10, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 136
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about a fruit of the spirit that especially blesses others. Proverbs 31:26 says, “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” The Fruit of the Spirit will give the believer hope and personal blessing, but the main priority is to model Christ for a hurting world. Kindness goes a very, very long way in doing that.
Dec 07, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 135
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about patience, a learned state that is developed over the life of a believer. Romans 8:25 says, “But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Humans tend to want to run ahead, but waiting on God’s best blessing for us produces a mature Christian.
Dec 06, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 134
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about peace, that place where calm prevails while storms rage. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 says, “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” Jesus said that He was the source of peace that passes all human understanding, and this fruit is particularly helpful during life’s trials.
Dec 05, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 133
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about true joy and how the Lord wants us to attain it. Psalm 16:9 says, “Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. No life avoids troubles from time to time, but deep trust in God promotes joy consistently—the kind given by the Holy Spirit for those who are in Christ.
Dec 04, 2018•1 min•Season 1Ep. 132
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the collective traits that produce a well-rounded Christian. Galatians 5:22-23 says, “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.” In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he emphasized the “fruit of the spirit,” manifested in nine positive virtues. These are a field guide of sorts for Christians to bring out th...
Dec 03, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 131
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about God’s Word, and how it reflects a note from God to us. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” In the Bible, God provided one message for all people, in all times and places. He showed us how much He loves us by sending His Son, Jesus, to rescue us from pain and suffering. Like today’s message? We love it so much, we made a...
Nov 30, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 130
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about when we let our hearts open to God, we discover that joy is to be found in a whole relationship, one that grows and endures through the years. Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Start with a right relationship with Jesus Christ, and you’ll find that other healthy relationships will flow from that.
Nov 29, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 129
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the joy we experience with healthy relationships, and our desire to let the other person know what he or she means to us. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works. Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but let us exhort one another, especially as you see the Day approaching.” Celebrating wonderful relationships causes this type of gra...
Nov 28, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 128
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about our own responsibilities in unhealthy or damaged relationships. We have some say through our godly choices. Proverbs 13:20 says, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Certainly the other person in a bad relationship should be accountable, but we can greatly affect the outcome by being an example of love and reconciliation. Grudges hurt everyone.
Nov 27, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 127
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the Bible’s instructions for cultivating and maintaining healthy relationships. Ephesians 4:2-3 says, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the spirit of unity through the bond of peace.” Only in a harmonious setting can we hope to enjoy what God meant relationships to be for us, and His examples from Scripture will guide us.
Nov 26, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 126
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about choosing gratitude — even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Psalm 23 verse 5 says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Embracing joy feels natural when we’re winning at life, but God wants us to express our gratitude for His blessings no matter what life hands us. There is always something to be grateful for, if we can slow down long enough to see it....
Nov 23, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 125
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the fact that even Jesus and those who knew Him expressed deep thanks to the Father for all He had done for them. Luke 17:15-16 says, “One of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned with a loud voice glorifying God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.” When we make a conscious choice to love and be thankful like Jesus, we bring healing to our part of the world.
Nov 22, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 124
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how even in our gratitude, we should think of others first. Ephesians 1:15-16 says, “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Sometimes we tend to focus on the benefits of something we’ve received, rather than the one who gave those to us.
Nov 21, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 123
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how intentional gratitude is a daily effort to thank those who help us. Colossians 3:15 says, “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” By focusing on those who have extended kindness and grace to you, you forget quickly about your own problems and focus on the joy of serving others.
Nov 20, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 122
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how our negative choices can block us from having peace through a grateful heart. Psalm 107:1 says, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” By laying down pride, or busyness, or some other obstacle, we can see a clear path to a life of joy in being grateful for the daily things God gives us out of His mercy and grace.
Nov 19, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 121
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about God's greatest masterpiece, according to the Artist. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” God created us anew through the blood of His Son Jesus, and He has a good plan for each of our lives. When we see ourselves through His eyes, the image in the mirror, and the value of our lives and our potential, take on beautiful ...
Nov 16, 2018•3 min•Season 1Ep. 120
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about discerning what is right for us in the area of being alone. We can over-think and over-correct issues that others see as problems. But are we in fact obligated to fit ourselves into a new reality? It could be that there’s nothing wrong with us if we are not naturally outgoing. Being alone is not always a negative, and recognizing the healthy balance will go a long way to relieving your stress about “how you should act.”...
Nov 15, 2018•2 min
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the power we have over our own circumstances. It’s easy to forget that our mindset is important in getting past hurdles in life. We don’t have to settle for conditions that are not good and healthy. God provides paths for us to emerge into the light, but it is also important that once we discern His will for us, we become active in achieving His purposes for us, especially in the area of balancing loneliness with alone time. Like ...
Nov 14, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 118
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how to begin the journey out of loneliness…after so many years of it. Are we allowing the pain of past relationships to affect where we are now? Do we isolate ourselves for fear of being hurt all over again? Simply having awareness of what causes our loneliness is the first key step in overcoming it.
Nov 13, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 117
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about what the Bible tells us about overcoming loneliness. God anticipated all the issues we would deal with in life, and He also left us with examples from Scripture of people who overcame the challenge of being lonely. He made us for relationships, and the healthiest ones begin with an understanding of God’s purpose in this area of our lives.
Nov 12, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 116
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the options we have in Christ when life is too much to bear. Psalm 34:19 says, “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Do your successes still leave you empty? Settle your spirit with certainty by embracing Jesus Christ your Savior. Like today’s message? We love it so much, we made a T-shirt! You can get it here ....
Nov 09, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 115
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the One who is good and true, and who wants to help you with difficulties. We can try a variety of things to help us through painful challenges, and some of them work at least temporarily, but if we’ll give God a chance, He will take our burdens and do a miraculous healing.
Nov 08, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 114
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how depression and confused thinking can affect our moods and decision-making. Many times, identifying whether our problems are related to our physical or mental health, or the Enemy of our souls, is the key to moving forward with a workable action plan for returning to good health. Like today’s message? We love it so much, we made a T-shirt! You can get it here ....
Nov 07, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 113
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how to cope when we feel alone and abandoned. God’s biblical promise is that He will never leave us, but if the Bible is not accurate in other areas, how can we have confidence in this promise?
Nov 06, 2018•1 min•Season 1Ep. 112
On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about what the Bible has to say about bumps in the road of life. Is God unaware of all our challenges, or is He incapable of meeting our needs in certain situations. Some believe He is limited, but is that in fact true?
Nov 05, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 111
