If you’ve got five minutes, the Lord has something to say. Each devotional is an invitation — a spark from His Word to stir your heart. But the true treasure is in the Action: five minutes you set aside to be with Him. It’s there, in His presence, that the Holy Spirit fills your lamp with oil, transforms your heart, and aligns your life with His. This is your daily time with the King — not just learning about Him, but knowing Him, walking with Him, and being made ready for the Bridegroom’s return.
Short. Simple. Powerful. And really — it’s only five minutes. Who doesn’t have five minutes for the King?
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These short, Scripture-anchored devotionals coincide with the Tyndale One Year Bible. Each day is a devotional created from that specific day’s verses and they include at least one passage of scripture, one clear insight, one simple action, and a short prayer—so you can walk with Jesus each day, not just think about Him.
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When we speak, what are our words accomplishing? Are they building, healing, encouraging, teaching, and pointing people toward Him—or are we simply saying whatever comes to mind? Today’s Gem of Knowledge says: “Speak less. Speak only to edify. You will be accountable for every careless word you speak. So speak wisely in every situation.” Our words…
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Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is remain silent and simply listen. As I spent time with the Lord, He gently impressed this Gem of Knowledge upon my heart: “Speak less, listen more. The enemy will reveal himself if you give him the opportunity to speak. Try listening more. Listen to learn.” Wow. “Listen…
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One of the hardest lessons we learn in life is that not everyone who appears kind is. As I spent time with the Lord, He impressed this warning upon my heart: “Beware of the deceivers, sheep in wolves’ clothing. They may look sweet and innocent, but will devour you as soon as you turn around.…
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Why would a loving God say no? As I’ve been learning to trust the Lord more deeply, He reminded me of something that completely changed my perspective. He gently spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart: “I never say no to punish you. I say no when it is for your good or the…
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Have you ever wondered how to help someone whose life seems to be falling apart? As the Lord has been taking me on a journey of how to better help those who are hurting around me, the Holy Spirit gently said: “How do you restore someone who is broken? Love and truth. That’s the only…
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How much light do you have? God challenged me with these questions as my Gem of Knowledge today: “How much light do you have? How much oil do you have? How bright do you keep your lamp burning? Enough for others to come to the light or just enough to barely see for yourself? Who…
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