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Psalm 23 is one of the most recognizable passages in the whole Bible. Though relatively short, this poetic depiction of God's love epitomizes Christ's goodness and provision as he leads his children. Even lifelong Christians will find fresh encouragement by closely studying these familiar words. David Gibson walks through each verse in Psalm 23, thoroughly examining its 3 depictions of the believer's union with Christ as sheep and shepherd, traveler and companion, and guest and host.

In this 40-day devotional filled with heartfelt reflections on key passages of Scripture (and a few inspirational stories thrown in for good measure!), you’ll learn just how satisfying it is to join in the biblical rhythms of fasting and feasting.

With uplifting stories from dozens of women who have been where you are, Carried Through Cancer provides emotional and spiritual support, encouragement, and community in its true stories of God-filled moments within the hard and heartbreaking road of cancer.

Do you ever wonder if the Gospel is truly "good news" for your actual, everyday, often difficult, sometimes painful, and typically crazy real life? Well, it is. But sometimes we all need a reminder that God's faithfulness really does follow us into the face of all that harried, hard, and even humorous stuff of life.

When peace seems far from us and when true rest doesn’t come, we don’t need more to-dos on our list or a set of step-by-step instructions to help us get there on our own. True peace, hope, and rest only comes by spending time in the presence of God. Spend 90 days in His Word focused on who God is and what He is like and find that He is worthy to be trusted at every twist or turn of life. He is better than our minds can imagine, in control of all things, and infinitely good.

Hemos escuchado que "debemos predicarnos el evangelio cada día". Pero, aunque sabemos que el evangelio de Jesucristo es la más grande noticia que cualquiera pudiera escuchar, luchamos con la tarea de meditar en él a diario. En este devocional, Edyah Barragán provee para sus lectores una meditación diaria y les enseña que el evangelio es un regalo que tiene un efecto transformador para la vida y la piedad.

The Bible is for you. This is the conviction that sparked She Reads Truth, a worldwide movement of women committed to open their Bibles every day. And it is the invitation of this 66-day devotional from co-founders Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams.

In her debut devotional, Fighting Words, you are invited to come alongside Ellie, as you ponder the power of God’s promises together and speak them into the darkest corners of your soul. Filled with encouraging and honest reflections, beautifully designed Scripture memory chapters, and wonderful questions to help you process, Fighting Words is a place where you can wrestle, respond to, and take hold of precious truths in God's Word to help you push back the lies that so often consume, distract, and destroy us. God's Word is alive.

Enjoy both with Gayle Rogers Foster—daughter of the late and renowned pastor and preacher Adrian Rogers—as she guides you through this encouraging and insightful 90-day devotional. Prepare to be encouraged as each day’s entry starts with a Scripture passage to ponder, includes a moving reflection from Gayle, and offers a final and insightful quote from the famous Adrian Rogers.

Author Alena Franklin is close enough to her teen years to remember what it is like to ask the question, “Who am I?” From joining friend groups to figuring out what to do after high school and even declaring what career path to pursue, teens are constantly asked to identify themselves in some way. But what if the most important thing about who a teen girl is, isn’t her popularity or college major? What if it’s her creator?

These 90 devotions are for anyone who is waiting in the dark, wondering when life will get better. Some reflections will encourage you to press on, some will help you process your losses, others will make you laugh, and still others will show you the gift of lament, in both its grittiness and grace. Ultimately, they’re all intended to draw you closer to the God who is always for you–who is nearer than you know and loves you more than you can imagine.

In all the busy and bustle and noise of life, do you find it hard to keep first things first? We know that Jesus should be our first priority as believers, but with so many things fighting for our attention, what was once at the center can start getting crowded out. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Courtney Tracy has not only been there, she faces this struggle every single day. And you know what helped her return to Jesus as first priority? God’s Word! Particularly, the book of Colossians.

Imagine how your life might change if you followed Jesus up that Galilean hillside, hearing His most famous Sermon for yourself as you sat in the tall grass. Imagine how the world might change if you followed Him down the mountain, reaching your arms out as He did to a harvest field desperate for His touch. With accessible, warm, and a down-to-earth style, you don’t have to imagine these things, for beloved author and Bible teacher Kelly Minter brings to life the teachings and healings of Jesus to life.

The heaviness of life is causing many of us to become more overwhelmed and anxious than ever before. We often forget that Jesus promises us his peace and his presence no matter what we are going through. We sometimes wonder if the words in the Bible really have the power to help us live differently, peacefully, bravely, lightheartedly. Susie Crosby has written this refreshing combination of a promise book with a daily devotional to remind us that they do.

Make no mistake, there is a worldwide hunger for revival, and especially so among American Christians. The great news is that every Christian has a part to play in bringing about revival. That part is first, last, and always prayer. Revivals are born from prayer. But will Christians pray? Do they really want revival? If recent events are indications of that fresh hunger for God in our midst, then the answer is a resounding yes!

Is there a secret to talking with God? God is more concerned about the condition of our hearts than the words we use. He cares more about the posture of our hearts than the posture of our bodies. And what is the right heart posture? Humility. The Secret to Prayer will take listeners on a 31-day journey, examining the heart and actions of biblical characters whose prayers were answered. On the other side of the journey, listeners will have a more vibrant prayer life, and a more intimate relationship with the God to whom we pray.

Do you desire daily wisdom—the kind of wisdom that can give you peace and comfort, guide your decisions, correct your misunderstandings, and teach you truths that help you mature in your faith? Wisdom for Life is designed to offer exactly that, using the Old Testament books of Psalms and Proverbs. Easy to fit in any schedule, each of the 100 devotions takes one minute to read. They also offer multiple Scripture references and a bonus "For Further Thought" section so you can dig deeper when you have the time.

Do you long for a more honest, imaginative, and Scripture-rich companion for the Advent season? A devotional willing to acknowledge the darkness of exile and the brokenness you see around and within, so you might rejoice more fully in the arrival of Jesus, the Light of the World?

Sometimes I Forget invites us to know God more intimately, so we can trust Him more deeply. Inspired by her own experiences of desperation, Julie weaves a prayer of lament and hope through sixty attributes of God. The simple prayers, real stories, and powerful reminders, offer comforting reassurance that God will be faithful in all He promises.

En el devocional Dios con nosotros, Wendy Bello te recuerda que necesitas ser intencional en enfocar tu mente y corazón en el verdadero motivo de la celebración: Dios con nosotros. Eso fue lo que ocurrió en Navidad. Lo que por siglos se esperaba, se hizo realidad. Y ahora no solo lo recuerdas, sino que cobras esperanza porque la historia no ha terminado, Cristo regresará. ¡Y lo estamos esperando!