What happened to the hands and feet of Jesus
The Up Devotional for March 13, 2026
How can we be his hands and feet? Um, in more (and more difficult) ways than you think: zurl.co/TVjk4
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #discipleship #bible #handsandfeet #church
Pleas for mercy—with fasting
The Up Devotional for March 12, 2026
Daniel prayed. He put on sackcloth and ashes. He also fasted. Why are we so reluctant? zurl.co/eMRlS
#dailydevotional #fasting #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth #God #faith
The right attitude in prayer
The Up Devotional for March 11, 2026
Do we go to God because of our track record, or his? zurl.co/jL5Ib
#dailydevotional #faith #teresaofavila #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #daniel
The words of men are unstable things
The Up Devotional for March 10, 2026
Do we live like God's promises are true, or maybe true? It makes all the difference in the world: zurl.co/P8Ucq
#dailydevotional #promisesofGod #promises #wordofGod #faith #bible #JIPacker
How to avoid God (by C.S. Lewis)
The Up Devotional for March 9, 2026
He wrote it in 1963, but it still holds true! Read on: zurl.co/4yn2h
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #CSLewis #trustGod #findingGod
Faithful and true, no matter what
The Up Devotional for March 6, 2026
One of the reasons we remember Daniel after all these years: zurl.co/MfEHv
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #daniel #faithful #integrity #character
Wow, the bells sound so pretty, thanks for sharing
Prayer and perseverance
The Up Devotional March 5, 2026
Given all he had gone through, how did Daniel manage? Here are two suggestions: zurl.co/ghJa3
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #Daniel #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth
The epicentre of the war in the world
The Up Devotional for March 4, 2026
It's not just about what is going on "out there," but "in here": zurl.co/1pKFb
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #JohnEldredge #spiritualwarfare #everythoughtcaptive
What God is doing in you, not just around you
The Up Devotional for March 3, 2026
In North America we often have blinders on to God's work: zurl.co/X0qDE
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #newself #bornagain #ephesians4
The psalms and the personal voice of Christ
The Up Devotional for March 2, 2026
We don't know what his tone of voice was like. But this is one of the best ways to draw closer to his voice: zurl.co/6HS9Q
#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #Bible #psalms #voiceofChrist
Hold loosely to the things of the world
The Up Devotional for February 27, 2026
What do you hold "loosely," and what do you hold "tightly"? It's a critical question, since not everything will last: zurl.co/tV6NQ
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #priorities
The kingdoms of the world
Daniel was wise to not get too cozy with the kingdoms of the world. And we are too: zurl.co/3LPPa
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #daniel7 #government #kingdoms #politics #loyalty
Delay does not mean defeat
The Up Devotional for February 25, 2026
Daniel had to wait. So did his people. But that doesn't mean God wasn't working. Read on: zurl.co/HqU2I
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible
The beginning of the birth pains
The Up Devotional for February 24, 2026
Jesus said the period leading up to his return would be troubled. Think of a pregnancy: zurl.co/oaZJi
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #hope #secondcoming #returnofChrist
The surprising detail about “strictly” following God
The Up Devotional for February 23, 2026
When someone is 'strict' what do you think that means? Probably not this: zurl.co/Pjt7d
#dailydevotional #faith #obedience #commandments #priorities #poor #community
Marching to a different beat—through prayer
The Up Devotional for February 20, 2026
Daniel didn't just start praying; he did what he has always done. He was fortified. This is a word for us today: zurl.co/HMvdx
#dailydevotional #prayer #daniel #JesusChrist
The definition of true bravery
The Up Devotional for February 19, 2026
Daniel was in danger. But he put God first anyway. His example is for us too: zurl.co/WhQmJ
#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #daniel6 #bravery #courage #society #priorities #prayer
Lent and the significance of “forty days”
The Up Devotional for February 18, 2026
Lent is the period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. But why 40? What difference does it make? zurl.co/OJyqP
#dailydevotinal #lent #ashwednesday #prayer #40days
Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy
The Up Devotional for February 17, 2026
What does this day even mean (really)? Surely more than pancakes, right? Yes: zurl.co/hcypU
#dailydevotional #lent #shrovetuesday #pancaketuesday #mercy #forgiveness
Come to me, and I will give you rest
The Up Devotional for February 16, 2026
Jesus will give us rest -- but from what? Oh, that: zurl.co/ciZ1d
#dailydevotional #matthew11 #JesusChrist #rest #faith #Bible #cometome #inspiration #wellness
Aren’t all religions basically the same?
The Up Devotional for February 13, 2026
Have anyone ever asked you that question? How might we respond? Here's an idea: zurl.co/yFPfB
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #Christianity #God #Bible #John316
Our God is never not on the move
The Up Devotional for February 12, 2026
Daniel was not impressed. So much had been taken from him. And yet, he kept going: zurl.co/We6D6
#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #gettingolder #bible #servingGod #puttingGodfirst #serving
God uses faithful servants—no matter their age
The Up Devotional for February 11, 2026.
How old was Daniel in the lion's den? In his 80's! What might we learn from him? zurl.co/b2rup
#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #bible #servingGod #serving
Being someone’s answered prayer (when yours feel unanswered)
The Up Devotional for February 10, 2026
'God, please get me out of this situation.' But what if you're there to help someone else? zurl.co/iduTv
#dailydevotional #faith #prayer #helpingothers #God
My pleasure! Glad you get something out of them
You are more than what the world says you are
The Up Devotional for February 9, 2026
The defining force of their lives was in their achievements. But there is more (way more): zurl.co/guJPK
#dailydevotional #faith #bible #purpose #achievements #identity #psalm17
Talking to God—when you want to scream
The Up Devotional for February 6, 2026
It's easy to hide how we truly feel when we talk to God. But he can take it: zurl.co/sAIAC
#dailydevotional #faith #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth #honesty #talkingtoGod
Advice for a king—and for all of us
The Up Devotional for February 5, 2026
The king needed to do 3 things. (Oh, and we should do them too): zurl.co/QlLVH
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #daniel #sin #righteousness #mercy
Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God
The Up Devotional for February 4, 2026
Only when the king humbled himself would he be restored. We can learn from this: zurl.co/yky5F
#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #humility #character #likeChrist
