Scripture Reading — 1 Corinthians 11:23-29Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. — 1 Corinthians 11:26“Do this . . . in remembrance of me.” The church of Jesus has been living into these w

Scripture Reading — Revelation 22:1-7The leaves of the tree [of life] are for the healing of the nations. — Revelation 22:2Several colleagues and I were on a call with church leaders from a West African nation where Christians have been facing

Scripture Reading — Joshua 1:1-9“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night. . . .” — Joshua 1:8This year the Today devotional guide is celebrating its 75th anniversary.As we think about the Word of God resonat

Scripture Reading — Psalm 51:1-12I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. — Psalm 51:3It can happen so easily. A quick or thoughtless word can hurt someone else. And if we are confronted with our guilt, we instinctively move i

Scripture Reading — Romans 12:9-21Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. — Romans 12:15The life-giving power of Jesus rings out in many ways. My colleague Joyce, a former missionary to Nigeria, tells of her moving experien

Scripture Reading — 1 Peter 4:7-11If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. — 1 Peter 4:11I often have the privilege of meeting creative and courageous le

Scripture Reading — Colossians 2:8-15Having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. — Colossians 2:15I read about a missionary walking through a vast temple who witnessed some