LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL It’s easy to look at wicked people who seem to have everything and wonder if doing what’s right is even worth it. An ancient poet and musician named Asaph felt exactly that. Asaph wrote Psalm 73, a song in the Bible. He looked at the...
Is it really possible to fall in love all over again? Alzada lives in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. She’s a young woman who’s been married for seven years. She says that her husband is a good man, but she just didn’t feel that she loved him anymore. “I have...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL What keeps a person alive when they’ve decided they don’t want to be? It’s a question more young people are facing than you might think. Globally, as many as 1 in 5 have seriously considered ending their lives.[1] Elena, a young woman...
LISTEN TO DEVOTIONAL Would you like to know how a world-famous athlete keeps amazing the world decade after decade? At over 40 years old, NBA superstar, LeBron James credits his consistent longevity and incredible success—not to doing more, but to rest. “Sleep...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL No one sets out to drift—whether at sea or in a relationship. It happens quietly, almost without noticing. José Salvador Alvarenga set out on a routine 2-day fishing trip. But when his boat’s motor failed, a storm pushed him far from...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL Actions connect to outcomes—and we call those consequences. Maybe you broke a promise and lost someone’s trust. Maybe you forgot to pay a bill and owe a hefty fine. Consequences can feel heavy. When Noah was in college, despite...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL Big decisions can bring big pressure. Picture three people at a crossroads. Emily is torn between a stable job and a risky career change. Jonah’s heart says he’s ready to propose—but is it the right time? Mia is deciding what to study...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL Some wounds are so deep, we choke on even the thought of forgiveness. After rebels killed her husband and two sons, Grace fled her village. She ended up in a crowded refugee camp, angry, bitter, and unable to sleep. “They took...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL History has rarely given women a voice. Jesus not only listened to women—He sent them out as gospel messengers. World rulers are usually associated with armies, conquering lands, and collecting wives. If you were a woman living under...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL Many people see singleness as something to escape from, a waiting period before “real life” begins. But God doesn’t see it that way—and neither should we. Too often, we treat marriage as the ultimate goal, making single people feel like...