Free parenting resources to welcome you to the HomeWord family! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php Honoring moms on Mother’s Day. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1364 There is no greater witness for Christ than people who are open and vulnerable about their love for God and their own struggles. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1405 It’s our responsibility to care for our families and to see that the legacy of faith continues. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1339 Sometimes, following God’s plan isn’t the popular thing to do. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1529 Faith is ordinary people doing extraordinary things with God's supernatural help. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1325 Crying out to God with our questions is a demonstration of faith and trust in Him. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1297 Seeing faith as an open-ended quest is okay. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=2016 All too often we're caught in a surprise attack by the enemy. We need to be more alert to the spiritual landmines all around us! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=2012 There will always be naysayers and people who reject the good you do: don't make them an excuse to give up! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=2010 Just because you don't always feel God's presence doesn't mean He has abandoned you; He promises never to leave your side! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=2009 When it comes to God and His healing power, He always works in us and with us, not against us or without us. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=2007 Don't let life's disappointments cause you to lose sight of God's Kingdom! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=2001 God has His own timing and it is perfect when it comes to your life. Trust Him! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1992 If we submit them to Him, God will use our pain, frustration, confusion, and failures to transform our lives for the better! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1991 Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart: how will you respond to Him? http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1989 We must each face our life journey one day at a time, trusting God's guidance and stepping out in faith. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1988 When life happens, it is often an opportunity to refocus on our creator. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1985 Throughout the Bible we are warned to watch out for those who twist the truth and tempt us. Not even Jesus was spared from the temptation of Satan, but like Him we can fight against the lies. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1978 Being odd for the sake of Jesus is the highest of callings. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1977 When we think about peace, we usually think about a lack of conflict. But Jesus had something much bigger in mind when He taught His followers about peace. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1974 The decision to trust God or to carry the worries of the world yourself is up to you. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1972 It's easy to be overwhelmed by the needs of those around us, but maybe you have exactly what God requires to make a miracle happen! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1969 When you encounter frustrations about life – and you find things you don’t understand – share them with God. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1965 Following Christ doesn't mean we are exempt from hardships and pain. The difference is that we have a God who will never leave us, whether in good times or bad. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1962 God’s presence fills all of creation. There is no place that He is not. The question is: Are we awake enough to see Him? http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1960 When we try to control and fix everything ourselves, we leave no room for God to be God! True faith means giving up control. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1959 We don't often equate childishness with maturity, but when it comes to our faith they are linked in an important way. As counterintuitive as it might seem, Jesus points to children as the model for mature faith! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1954 Every Christian is called to live a life of holiness, a life set apart by a commitment to obeying God and pursuing a relationship with Him. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1952 The Bible promises that those who seek righteousness with all their hearts will be satisfied! Remember: you don't need to "have it all together" before you allow God to enter into your life. Start pursuing Him now, right where you are. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1937 Jesus' stories were like seeds planted deeply in the soil of His listeners’ hearts. They would lie dormant for a while, but when the time came, they pushed forth through the surface to produce something beautiful in the lives of those who nurtured the seed. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1935 God not only breathes new life into us when we respond to Him by faith, but then He continues transforming us day by day to become more like Jesus! God has promised to continue His transforming work for the rest of our lives! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1931 Like the people of Israel, we easily forget what God has done for us and return to our complaints. We tend to forget the peace He's brought us and focus on the pain of our circumstances. But God is always for us, yesterday, today, and tomorrow! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1928 We are called to press on with perseverance; looking forward to the prize that one day awaits us. We add “new players” to our “team” and we constantly pass the torch of faith along to younger generations of Christ-followers who carry forward God’s work in the world. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1926 Devotion to Jesus shatters the status quo. Devotion to Jesus causes people to be real change agents in this world. Devotion to Jesus is the salt that enhances and preserves the world, and is the light that illuminates the darkness. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1924 Many of us have made seeking clarity a higher priority than simply trusting God. Trust is faith in action. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1921 God isn’t a genie, just waiting for us to rub the lamp so that He can appear and grant our three wishes. Instead, God is waiting for us to forfeit our selfish agendas and to make the decision to follow Jesus. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1919 Jesus desires a relationship with us - He wants to be your friend and confidante! Talking with Him doesn't need to be formal, just check in! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1917 When we fix our eyes on Jesus and persevere, we can accomplish our goals; when we take our eyes off our Savior and follow another road, we forfeit our spiritual direction in life. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1912 Everything you need for guidance in life is right there in the Scriptures, either in specific form, or in general principle. It’s right there. It’s laid out for us. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1909 Wherever you are in your journey, whether a time of light or a time of darkness, God is with you! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1908 Jesus instructs us to live one day at a time. He knew that so much of what we worry about is out of our control. Do your best to live today, just one day at a time! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1906 Helplessness can lead to paralysis, rendering us unable to do anything. That’s why Jesus is such an inspiration! In the midst of the temptations, He was ministered to, strengthened, and encouraged. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1905 If anything is clear from the life of Jesus, it is this: The world of the impossible has been overthrown, and in its place a kingdom of possibilities is beginning to invade. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1894 God doesn't need you to wait for the "right moment" or the perfect circumstances to use the gifts He gave you: He has equipped you to use just what you have, right now! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1887 One day, the house-building project that is our life will be completed. Each of us will stand before the Lord and give an account for our workmanship. Are you building a life worthy of God's praise? http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1885 There is only one response to being made whole and free by Jesus: humble gratitude. How are you responding to the love and grace of Christ? http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1879 True faith is never stagnant: it moves and thrives and surrounds everything in a person's life. True faith results in an active response to God. http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1861 Disappointment is a natural part of everyone's life. Unless we let go of the pain of disappointment, we risk developing a heart full of bitterness. Remember: God will always provide everything you need! http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1855 With God, all things are possible, but it's our responsibility to take that first step. Is it time to attempt the impossible in your life and walk by faith? http://www.homeword.com/daily_devotional_info.php?articles_id=1851