A distressed man sits at a kitchen table before dawn, staring at a paper marked “GUILTY” while bills, tax forms, and a calculator lie scattered around him.

The IRS Is Not the One You Should Fear Most Today

Today is Tax Day, and most people are thinking about what they owe. Colossians 2:13-15 reminds us that our greatest debt was never financial but spiritual, and only Christ could pay it.

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Tucker Carlson Is Wrong About Islam’s Jesus

Tucker Carlson’s comments about Islam and Jesus have raised an important question for Christians: which Jesus are we talking about? This article contrasts the Jesus honored in Islam with the Jesus revealed in Scripture, then points readers to the cross, the resurrection, and the only gospel that saves.

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Tucker Carlson Exposed the Church’s Fear

Tucker Carlson said many Christians wanted a protector in Donald Trump. That claim exposes a deeper problem in the American church: fear can make believers reach for protection before they ask what faithfulness requires. In Matthew 5, Jesus calls His people to reject personal vengeance, love their enemies, and bear witness to another kingdom.

Impressionistic wide painting of Jesus at the Last Supper extending a piece of bread to Judas across the table, with soft lamplight around Christ and deep shadow gathering around the betrayer.

Why Does Nobody Talk About This in John 13?

In John 13, Jesus hands the morsel to Judas, Satan enters the betrayer, and Christ still rules the room. This devotional explores a chilling and often overlooked moment in Scripture, showing that even the darkest act in history moved under the sovereign authority of the Son of God.

Paul’s Last Goodbye

Acts 20 The road to Jerusalem had already grown dark by the time Acts 20 began. Behind Paul lay the…

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Trump’s Easter Outburst Exposed His Heart

On Resurrection Sunday, while churches gathered to celebrate the risen Christ, President Trump posted profane and threatening words online. This biblical reflection from James 3 examines the power of the tongue, the character required in leaders, and why Christians must never excuse sinful speech for political gain.

Dramatic graphic of Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey leaning forward in his red jersey beside bold text reading “The Cost of Conviction” and “Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey.”

Jaden Ivey Spoke Against Pride Month and Paid for It

Jaden Ivey’s release from the Chicago Bulls after speaking against Pride Month raises a larger question for Christians in America: what happens when biblical truth collides with a culture that celebrates what God condemns? This devotional on Romans 1 explores homosexual sin, public pressure, persecution, and the hope of the gospel for sinners who turn to Christ.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking before a Canadian flag backdrop beside a large Bible stamped with the word “BANNED!”

When a Nation Criminalizes the Bible

As Canada moves to strip away legal protections tied to religious speech, Christians must reckon with a hard truth: history is not warming toward the Word of God. This devotional from 2 Timothy 3 helps believers understand why the Bible is increasingly hated, why the gospel message faces rising hostility, and why Christ’s church must stand firm in the last days.

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Dawn Over an Empty Tomb

A vivid Easter 2026 devotional on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the empty tomb, and the victory of Christ over sin and death. Be stirred by the living hope of Easter morning and the power of the risen Savior.

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What If the Most Dangerous Voice in Your Home Comes Through a Phone?

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction case involving harm to a minor. This article examines the verdict through Ephesians 6 and calls Christian parents to set wise guardrails, watch over their children, and take their God-given role in the home seriously.

Chuck Norris photographed in later life, remembered by many Christians for his public profession of faith and admired by generations for his strength and resolve

Chuck Norris Never Lost a Fight. Then Came Death.

Chuck Norris has died, and many Christians are reflecting on his life, public faith, and the strength he seemed to embody. This devotional tribute looks at John 21 and the mercy of Christ toward weary, failing men, reminding us that even the strongest among us need the risen Savior.

Impressionistic painting of an Israelite family eating the Passover meal by lamplight while looking toward a doorway marked with blood.

The Only Safe Place That Night

A vivid, Christ-centered devotional on the Passover in Exodus 12, showing how the blood of the lamb shielded Israel from judgment and pointed forward to Jesus Christ, our true Passover Lamb.

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Iran Is Hanging Young Men

Iran is hanging young men, and the horror of it exposes the corruption of earthly kingdoms. This article reflects on the execution of young wrestler Saleh Mohammadi through Isaiah 9:6-7, pointing readers to the only righteous King, Jesus Christ, whose government and peace will never end.

Bryce Crawford preaching outdoors to a crowd of young adults while wearing an “I Love Jesus” shirt.

Bryce Crawford Is Right: We’re Tired of Fake Stuff

Bryce Crawford says young Americans are tired of fake stuff and turning to Jesus. In this devotional on 1 Peter, Pastor Rich reflects on why Gen Z and Gen X alike are weary of counterfeit Christianity and why only the living Word of God can satisfy a starving soul.

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10 Faith Lessons After Age 50

What changes after 50? In this reflective Christian essay, Pastor Rich shares 10 hard-won faith lessons about gospel-shaped obedience, living for God’s glory, staying steady in family storms, fixing your eyes on Jesus, and building a strong life through Scripture, prayer, and wise reading.

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Your Quiet Time Might Be Killing You

Many Christians mistake spiritual routine for real life with Christ. This article explores the danger of checklist Christianity, the difference between Bible reading and biblical meditation, and why true spiritual warmth grows through Christ, His Word, prayer, and the life of the church.

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Birthday Gifts for the Christian Who Loves the Woods

Looking for birthday gifts for a Christian who loves the woods? Here are field-tested ideas from an Ozarks grandpa and his grandson as they build two Ruger 10/22s and prepare for squirrel season, with practical gear picks, Scripture, and a story about faith, family, and the outdoors.

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Bible Verses for Birthday Cards: 25 Scriptures + Short Messages to Write

Need Bible verses for birthday cards that do not sound cheesy? Here are 25 Scriptures with short, card-ready messages you can copy, paste, and write in seconds, plus a simple birthday prayer and thoughtful Christian gift ideas.