Holiday Devotions Archives

A family at the dinner table saying short christmas prayers

The Heart of Christmas

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.—Luke 2:7 (NIV)

A family spends some time together on a snowy Christmas day

The Gift of Grace

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.—1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)

Glorify God in Your Life

I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes from me.—Hosea 14:8 (NLT)

Bible showing the Christmas origin in the Book of Luke in front of Christmas lights

The Holiday Spirit

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”—JOHN 14:6 (NIV)

A Reason for Every Season

May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.—Psalm 119:76 (NIV)

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)

Memorial Day Prayer

The empty tomb, festooned with white lilies

The Promise of Easter

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV)

A cross among clouds depicting why Good Friday is important

Good Friday: Everlasting Hope Awaits

And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get.—Mark 15:24 (NIV)

Stained Glass image of Jesus riding a donkey before a crowd laying palms on Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday: Hosanna! Blessed Is He

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.—Zechariah 9:9 (NIV)

Lorica of St. Patrick

For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.—Psalm 84:11 (KJV)