Hebreo 4:16

Empathy allows us to perceive the needs of others, and bring hope and relief into their lives. Often, we can struggle with how to display empathy. Fortunately, we have a great example: in this Plan. We’ll look at what the Bible has to say about empathy, and how we can grow in ours in order to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Prayer can sometimes seem lonely. Often, in prayer, I try to quiet my heart and soul, and my mind races everywhere. Sometimes I just fall asleep. There are times when it feels like my prayers bounce off the ceiling. What we often don’t realize, however, is that the Lord offers us good news right in these places. Let’s spend some time considering the good news about prayer.

From the many names of God, He has revealed to us aspects of His character and His nature. Beyond Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Bible shows over 80 different names of God. Provided here are six names and their meanings to help the believer draw closer to the One True God. Excerpts from Experience the Power of God's Names: A Life-Giving Devotional , by Dr. Tony Evans. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2017.

Christmas is a time of great joy, signaling the birth of Jesus, our Savior. There are many prophecies throughout the Bible of the coming of Jesus, and through this devotional, we’ll take a look at seven of the names God uses in Scripture to announce His coming. We’ll explore how Jesus embodies each of these names and is just as relevant for us today as when He walked the earth.