By Nicolas Lopez Merino One of the questions I’ve often heard from some Christians is, “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” I thought that might be because the brothers or sisters do not pray to God with faith; or they are in disobedience and that is why God does not answer them. I dare say … Continue reading
by Kendall Ellis This semester I had the joy of guiding my staff through a weekly devotional inspired by the Apostles’ Creed. Though Baptists have historically been a non-creedal people, my staff was an ecumenical group of believers, and we found a renewed hope in God as we studied the creed and scriptures together. Below … Continue reading
By Hannah Moody Throughout this pandemic, all have been affected. No matter one’s background or social standing, each of us has been affected. Coronavirus is relentless that way, not caring where you are, who you are, anything. If not physically, you have likely been affected mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually. I know my own stress … Continue reading
By Amelia Britt As a Masters of Divinity student, my schoolwork and professors are constantly encouraging me to relate to God in new and creative ways. One such way that I have learned to connect with God is through body prayer. Body prayer is a way of connecting to yourself and God by paying attention … Continue reading
Journey to the Cross, the devotional series for Lent, returns to d365.org, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17th. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s themes and writers are as follows: Preparing for the JourneyAngela Grover – Director of Christian Education at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Boerne, … Continue reading
Mike Oliver, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, Alabama, opened the Oct. 2 meeting of the CBF Governing Board with a devotional urging his fellow board members to heed a call to remember. There is a call to remember throughout the Bible, Oliver said, particularly the call to remember God. We’re called to remember … Continue reading
By Lauren Hooie “Dear Lord, we thank You for this day and everything You’ve given us. Thank You for this food we’re about to eat and for sending Your son to forgive our sins. Amen.” This is the classic dinner prayer that I’ve said for about 20 years. For a long time, it was the … Continue reading
By Joshua Speight God, we are not okay today. We had selfishly hoped to find a new normal, but perhaps that was asking too much of ourselves. Another unspeakable tragedy has happened, this time in Nice, France. Again, we watch on our phones and on our computers and on our televisions as innocent people die at … Continue reading
By Michael Ruffin O God, We reel from the news of another devastating attack, this time in Nice, France. We are moved by the irony that it happened on Bastille Day, when the French people celebrate their freedom. Help those families directly impacted by this tragedy. Give them grace to grieve appropriately. Help the people … Continue reading
