Kerusso Daily Devotional

Today, my friends, we conclude our series all about the Bible, covering things like what it is, who wrote it, and ultimately its relevance to us and to our time.    The Bible stands alone in historical literature. The internal evidence is that it's really the Word of God run all through scripture. Here's one. Out of the many kings who ruled various nations from 2000 to 400 BC, the Bible...

It's part four in our series, All About the Bible, covering things like what it is, who wrote it, and ultimately its relevance to us and our time.   Even though the Bible is world famous, we sometimes hear people say that it was really written for ancient people and that it isn't relevant for us today. And in a lot of cases, this is totally wrong. It's true that ancient people compi...

Today we continue our series all about the Bible covering things like what it is, who wrote it, and ultimately its relevance to us and our time.    Some believe that the Bible was written and compiled over a very long period of time and was sometimes shared orally, but this would mean that the likelihood of mistakes and inconsistencies could be greater.   Exodus 34:27 says, “Then the Lord said to...

We're in a series all about the Bible covering things like what it is, who wrote it, and ultimately its relevance to us and our time.    One of the most interesting features of the Bible is that it wasn't written or compiled by the most impressive people. If we think a person who recorded God's Word had to be Shakespeare, we're misunderstanding how God works through ordinary pe...

Today, we begin a series all about the Bible, covering things like what it is, who wrote it, and ultimately its relevance to us and our time.    It seems that even today, even in the United States, a country some folks consider a traditionally Christian nation, there's a severe lack of knowledge about the Bible. Now some would say otherwise, but the Bible is really a pretty straightforward ac...

If you're working your way toward belief and away from doubt, by now you must assume that God exists. Second Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what he promises, according to some people's conception of slowness, but he is long suffering or extraordinarily patient toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance....

A political science major at a major university was having coffee with a campus pastor. The pastor knew that the student was wrestling with doubt about the existence of God, and said to him, “John, you know, all of us wonder at some point if it's all real or not. For example, there are quite a few stories in the Bible that are just hard to believe. Jonah and the whale and all that.” John smil...

Because there's so much easy access to information and ideas today, we can take in a huge amount of stuff. The downside is that much of it is just noise, and a lot of it simply isn't true. What we hear, even if it sounds good, is not always good for us, especially when we're talking about spiritual doubt.    There are many opinions floating around out there on the subject. For insta...

Have you ever wondered about how convinced well-known Christians are of their faith? We all know they never doubt, right? Wrong.   A well-known preacher, Charles Spurgeon, once said of doubt, “I think when a man says, ‘I never doubt,’ it is quite time for us to doubt him.” That is a fact of life for many of us, although most don't like to admit it. In fact, doubt is mentioned often in the Bib...

Some of the most important conversations we have can be the most uncomfortable. And when it comes to faith, doubt is near the top of that list.    Today, we're launching a five-part series on the topic of doubt. Many Christians wrestle with doubt, but who wants to admit that their foundational beliefs are not so firm? Not long ago, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, openly admitted t...

As we wrap up our series on overcoming fear, we bring it all to a close by discussing finding freedom from fear.   In episode one of this series, we looked at some Bible verses that tell us what God says about fear. And there are dozens that speak to our specific needs, but one in particular stands out as comprehensive. First Peter 5:6–7 says, “Humble yourselves then under God's mighty hand s...

Today we're continuing our series on overcoming fear. And as we get started, ask yourself a question: Is your fear real or imagined?    Dr. James Dobson has decades of experience coaching people to overcome fear and doubt, and put their trust in Christ. He relates a fascinating experience he once had when he learned that sometimes our fear is all in our head.   It seems that he was preparing...

As we continue our series on fear, today we wanted to give you some practical tips for overcoming the fear in your life.    Debbie McDaniel is a writer, pastor's wife, and mom. She knows something of how fear can derail a person's entire life. You see, Debbie wrestled with fear and anxiety for years. And her recovery didn't happen overnight, but she did come to think about it all in...

Today we're continuing our series on overcoming fear. Nikki couldn't leave her apartment, sometimes for days, her anxiety about everything from health issues to the weather had hijacked her life. She needed help.    One morning after she had talked with a friend on the phone, she heard someone outside her door, and it was her friend. The woman simply announced herself and then pushed a p...

This week, we are focused on overcoming fear. And of all the human emotions, fear is perhaps the most paralyzing. And there are what we call internal and external fears. While many people stress about relationships, depression, and self-doubt, there are also big issues affecting the world: natural disasters, political upheaval, wars, are just a few of the things that create fear.    Sometimes it c...

We think of her as a genteel Southern lady, and she was that, for sure.   But Ruth Bell Graham was so much more. While her husband was away so much, preaching to the masses, she was preaching to her own little flock. The result was children who became adults, and in turn, shared the Good News of Jesus with others.   Anne Graham Lotz and Franklin Graham didn’t just fall out of the sky!   Proverbs 2...

Some of the greatest stories of believers down through time have involved those who really studied God’s Word. These people have gone before us to show us the way. From Charles Spurgeon to a missionary mother in China, daily study of the Word, and prayer, prepared them to mentor entire generations.   Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”   We also read in Romans...

Have you had an experience in your life that has prepared you for helping others? Has life dealt you circumstances that speak to a situation in a younger person’s life?   If so, you might be ready to help in such a way that will bring honor and glory to God.   Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”   The apostle Paul suffered much for his faith in Christ. Beyond a...

Do you struggle with being humble, and yielding to God’s will? Most of us do. This extends to accepting an iron-sharpening-iron relationship He has set in our path.   Yet the benefits are so good for us.   Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”   Make no mistake, God sets people in our path for a reason. That Bible teacher in your church might have words of wisdom...

The Bible is full of wonderful analogies. One of the best is found in Proverbs, which paints a picture of godly mentoring and accountability.   Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”   The idea is that as pieces of iron are drawn against the other, each piece becomes sharper. A further application is made in Hebrews 4:12, which talks about Scripture as being a dou...

Jesus spent a lot of time giving out wisdom in the form of stories. Once, he told His disciples a story that illustrated the importance of understanding that God never quits us, and we should not quit Him.   Luke 18:1 says, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.”   The story was about a woman who didn’t give up in her pursuit of justice. J...

Life stories are full of redemption. Usually after the worst sins have been committed. When he wrote a book about his past rebellions, Franklin Graham became known as the Rebel With a Cause. His story is about a prodigal that chased after the world and his own desires, but the son of Billy Graham is a modern parable. He was lost, then he was found. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all...

The Bible is full of stories of God doing amazing things for those He calls. One of the most famous seems to be good to be true, but it is!   Daniel, God’s man in exile in Babylon, insisted on worshipping the Lord, and not a human king. This was against the law. When those who were jealous of him urged the king to punish Daniel, the prophet was thrown into a lion’s den overnight.   And that was th...

Today, just stop and consider that we are talking one-on-one. We’re just talking over coffee.   You seem like something is really getting to you. Are you about to give up on something important? If so, please listen, just for a couple of minutes.   Luke 18:1 says, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.”   Let’s think boldly for a second. W...

Would it surprise you to know that God has always been interested in you? Did you know He knew you before you were born? He has a vested interest in how your life turns out.   Romans 8:31 tells us, “If God is for us, who can be against us?”   He isn’t some remote deity. God doesn’t pay attention only most of the time. He doesn’t form His plans here and there. He is there for us all the time.   The...