Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” James 1:14-15, ESV 

Theme: My sin causes death, both spiritual and physical. 

Today’s Scripture: “‘Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?’ He said, 'The one who showed him mercy.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘You go, and do likewise.’” Luke 10:36-37, ESV  

Theme: Generosity is caring for our neighbors, even when it affects our calendars and bank accounts. 

Today's Scripture: “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:10-11, ESV 

Theme: We are enriched with the purpose of generosity by the original great Giver. 

Today's Scripture: “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Corinthians 9:6, ESV 

Theme: Generous giving is bountiful, not sparse. 

Today's Scripture: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV 

Theme: Generosity is when we give willingly without reservation.