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Whether you are having a good day, a tough day, or are somewhere in-between, daily we need truth and the hope of Christ. Eastminster desires to share the hope of Christ with you through daily devotionals where devotions make Christ and the Bible relevant to your everyday life.
A Good Gift
Posted in Evangelism
Scripture: “In the twenty-third year of Joash the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah, Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned seventeen years. He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which he made […]
Read MoreDoes My Life Have Meaning and Purpose?
Posted in Faithfulness
Scripture: “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.” – Psalm 57:2 (NIV) In a recent television interview concerning an upcoming movie, the star nonchalantly described the plot as a focus on the struggles of a new widower overwhelmed with grief compounded by adjustments to his advancing […]
Read MoreAnd the Earth Shook
Posted in Comfort
Scripture: “After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.” – Matthew 28: 1-2 (ESV) […]
Read MoreRepent or Perish
Posted in Disappointment
Scripture: “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” – Luke 13:24 As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke in this season of Lent, Chapter 13 feels like a moment when Jesus has grown tired. We […]
Read MoreGo, and Return With Joy!
Posted in Joy
Scripture: “After this, the Lord appointed 72 others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place where He was about to go. He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field. […]
Read MoreBurning Bushes
Posted in Salvation
Scripture: “About eight days after saying this, he climbed the mountain to pray, taking Peter, John, and James along. While He was in prayer, the appearance of His face changed and His clothes became blinding white.” – Luke 9:28-29 (The Message) In college, I lived with a few girls who had a small Bible […]
Read MoreLeadership Lessons From Psalm 94
Posted in Faithfulness
Scripture: “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ Your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought me joy.” – Psalm 94:18-19 As individuals striving for better relationships with one another and with the world around us, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain. Our society […]
Read MoreForgiveness and Freedom
Posted in Grace/Forgiveness
Scripture: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times’” (Mathew18:21-22). “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” […]
Read MoreEncouragement Amidst Brokenness (Part Two)
Posted in Disappointment
Purpose in the Process Scripture: “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up” (Galatians 6:9). “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. […]
Read MoreOut of Waiting Springs Hope!
Posted in Hope
Scripture: “Moved by the Spirit, [Simeon] went into the temple courts… saying: ‘Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to Your people […]
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