Devotional Stories

Short and powerful devotional thoughts providing readers with thoughtful meditations on prayer life and biblical truth, giving them tools and strategies to strengthen their spiritual practices.

The Family Legacy

The Family Legacy

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure to learn more. “And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell….

The Perfect Parent

The Perfect Parent

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure to learn more. “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me’ (Psalm 27:10, NIV). Violet’s father was a quiet man who worked seven days a week to support his family. He made sure his kids never lacked for anything. But words…

The Last Meal

The Last Meal

“For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land.’ ”–1 Kings 17:14 (NIV) The Texas sun beat down on Maria’s head as she walked to the…

Seek His Face

Seek His Face

“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually” (1 Chronicles 16:11, ESV). Zach was at a crossroads in his professional life. He’d spent years working his way up in the family company. He enjoyed working with his loved ones, but he also felt a yearning to do something different. He’d started doing leather…