Showing results for "In Christ" in Devotionals

Man does not know himself. We will consider together something of the truth of being, the most essential and the first of all things. You are not the outward and visible form; this is the feeblest and the most distant likeness of your real self which is the Christ in you. This is what is meant in the saying "Know Thy Self".

One day, Dr. Talaya A. Jones noticed that her spiritual relationship with Christ felt more like a roller coaster than a steady walk. But when God showed her the way, she began to change. Now, Dr. Jones is inviting believers to step off the ride of spiritual instability and grow into a life of steady, thriving faith. Born out of a powerful word from God to her church, Everyday Consistency in Christ is a devotional packed with Scripture, practical wisdom, and prayerful encouragement.

In this unique introduction to the hidden life in Christ, James Bryan Smith walks listeners through a thirty-day immersion in Colossians 3:1-17. Each of the thirty short chapters of this book bring out the main truth of just one word or phrase of this rich passage. You'll also find a very simple daily practice to take up, reflection questions, and a guide for five weeks of group discussion.

In Holy in Christ, Andrew Murray delves deeper into God's plan for his children. Using scripture to illuminate God's call to holiness, Murray offers listeners insight into the purpose of eternity and all that we have to live for here on Earth. Profound and inspiring, Holy in Christ is truly a gift to believers seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.

As Christians, it is fundamental to work on walking daily in his presence and to strive to form a real and intimate relationship with Christ. This is the only way to enjoy true fellowship with God as well as drastically improve and enrich personal, spiritual growth. Only by dwelling purposefully in communion with Christ can one fully experience the fruits of the Spirit and walk daily and consistently in peace and contentment. Murray’s spiritual guide encourages Christians to do just that by learning how to live closer to God and therefore fully enjoy the blessings.

Andrew Murray wrote these meditations, subtitled Thoughts on the Blessed Life of Fellowship with the Son of God, to enrich the Christian life. Using the image of Jesus as the vine and believers as the branches, he explains that many Christians, although they trust the Lord, have not yet experienced the benefits of a day-by-day walk with God, and are, therefore, not experiencing the joy and the power that are gifts of the spirit.

In Abide in Christ, Pastor Andrew Murray encourages listeners to live closer to God, in communion and fellowship with him. These 31 heart-searching readings will help listeners accept God's invitation to come closer to him and live in his blessings and glory.

Discover how to put Christ first in every area of your life. Are you tired of feeling half alive? Half faithful? Half obedient? Half the totally committed Christian you long to be? In Devotions for the Man in the Mirror, Patrick Morley helps men navigate the daily challenges of their jobs, their...

A believer's identity in Christ is both deeply comforting and highly motivational. Do you know who you are? Take ninety days to better grasp the full picture through this gospel-rich devotional.

Do you feel that you're not enough? Do you struggle to see your inherent worth just as you are? In this beautiful full-color devotional, the creators of popular online community Her True Worth offer encouragement through Scripture, story, and art to anchor your identity in Christ and to find...

Transform your life and your family with a one-year devotional to help you fulfill one of the most important callings in your life—being a parent. Raising children is a sacred calling—and not for the faint of heart. It shapes the parent every bit as much as parents shape their children. In...

Thomas Goodwin seeks not to diminish that truth, but to enhance it by ensuring the church that Jesus Christ is also still perfectly loving and astoundingly forgiving. His love for his people is pure, genuine, and humble. He is still the one who washed his disciples’ feet and met a sinner at the well. He is a compassionate and tender father who desires to encourage and uplift his children. Goodwin encourages Christians to endeavor to fully grasp this concept and to let it influence their own perception of and love for Christ.

Derived from Psalm 121, these forty devotions will help you lift your eyes from motherhood's trials and fix them upon God's character and strength. Whitney Newby provides verses, personal stories, and Scripture-based reflections that will encourage you amid motherhood's unique challenges.

Grow in your faith as you spend time with the One who knows you thoroughly and loves you completely. Take a step-by-step journey through key moments in Jesus’ life with this compilation that weaves events, emotions, and thoughts into a moving depiction of the life of Christ. Each of the...

Experience the active and loving presence of Jesus in your life like never before. Are you struggling through a valley or reaping a bounty of blessings? Jesus is very much alive and present in your life, whatever your circumstances. In Jesus Lives, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah...

Tired of quick fixes and fast faith? This book is an invitation to unhurried honesty before God. If yesterday’s word was simple, tomorrow’s word will be slow. Our culture is shifting from fast food to healthy food both physically and spiritually. Self-care, soul-care, life coaches, and...

Sometimes the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. In fact, it's often in the very heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts. Let Katherine Wolf lead you in finding the hope God has for you in your most painful places. In our...

What if you could have been a witness to the events of the last days of Jesus' life - walking with him as he entered Jerusalem, observing his crucifixion, and embracing him on Easter? Walk in Her Sandals, edited by popular Catholic author and speaker Kelly M. Wahlquist, takes you deeper into your relationship with Jesus by helping you relate to him in a profoundly intimate way. Looking at six universal gifts of women through the eyes of women in the gospels, the book guides you on a prayerful and creative journey through the days of Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost.

Drive fear and worry from your heart and mind as you place your focus on the Word of God and embrace the peace that surpasses all understanding with the true stories, Bible verses, and prayers found in this uplifting devotional from Guideposts. How can you transcend your darkest moments in order...

Recovering Spiritual Practices of the Past titles reach beyond commonly known spiritual formation practices in order to mine the wisdom of the past, bringing to light ways of thinking, living, and growing in Christ that the church today has largely overlooked. In The Lost Discipline of...