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.
Author: Rich Bitterman
He Was Warned. He Still Went.
Acts 21 The ship cut across blue water under a kind sky and every mile carried Paul closer to chains. … More
Paul’s Last Goodbye
Acts 20 The road to Jerusalem had already grown dark by the time Acts 20 began. Behind Paul lay the … More
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.
You Can Be Religious and Still Be Lost
Acts 18 & 19 The road into Ephesus dropped out of the hills and ran toward a city bright with … More
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Iran and Just War: What Makes a War Righteous
War with Iran forces hard questions. Romans 13 teaches that government bears the sword under God, with real limits. This devotional explains just war principles, how Christians weigh cause, authority, intention, restraint, and a just peace, and how to pray when the headlines burn.
Jesus Was a Refugee and Your Politics Just Met a Child’s Face
Jesus fled to Egypt as a hunted child. In a divided America facing an illegal immigration crisis, 1 Peter 2 calls Christians to honor lawful order, refuse contempt, and practice biblical mercy shaped by the Refugee Christ.