
Devotionals from Luis Palau
Think about the friends that you spend the most time with. Now, how many of those people do not follow Jesus?
American adults spend about one-third of their lives at work. That’s a lot of time!
One of my favorite things is being at home with my family around me: the grandkids hanging out, my children laughing and talking, lots of food. I am so grateful for a family that loves each other and loves the Lord.
When Jesus gave the Great Commission to His followers, He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Often, we focus on the “of all nations” part, and that part is really important.
Where is the Christ Child in your Christmas? If you’re not sure, please know that this can be the most wonderful holiday you have ever known.
Did you know there are actually two Christmases? One is the Christmas of commercialism and overeating, overdrinking, and overspending.
With Christmas in the air, I wonder: Where is the Child whose birthday we celebrate? During the first Christmas, angels visited shepherds with their flocks at night
The Christmas season is wonderful. Whoever invented it deserves a crown in heaven!
How many of you parents have said to your kids, “Christmas isn’t about receiving, it’s about giving?” It can be hard, though, when everything on TV and the internet says, ask for more, more, more!
Christmas often means inviting people to your home, whether it’s family, neighbors, or co-workers. We often work hard to create the perfect holiday, making sure everyone is comfortable and welcome.
Where I live in Oregon doesn’t get much snow at Christmas time. It’s often grey and rainy.
I am always at home over Christmas, celebrating at the Palau Association Christmas party, attending events at my church, and enjoying my family. But it’s amazing how quickly “staying home for the holidays” can turn into “I’m never home during the holidays.”
Have you ever considered what life might be like if there was no Christmas? I mean, if Jesus had never been born?
So many people are surviving, but not really living. Christmas movies and TV shows depict the holidays as being about presents and Santa Claus.
A man once said to me, “Luis, how can I possibly be joyful at Christmas? I was unfaithful to my wife, and she left me years ago. Now, I’m alone, and filled with regret.”
A few years ago, Think Finance, a provider of payday loans, did a survey of 1,000 Americans and found that 45% of them would prefer to skip Christmas.
Have you ever wondered if there is life after death? I once met a businessman named Ben who seemed to have it all.
Do you remember hearing the biblical accounts of Jesus’ miracles when you were in Sunday School? He healed the blind and the sick.
God is not performance-driven. That means He won’t love you any more or any less based on how you do.
Do you believe God has something more in store for your life? There was a time in my life when I wanted to become a banker.
As followers of Christ, Thanksgiving should be one of our favorite holidays. Sure, it isn’t a religious holiday in the sense that it celebrates the life of Christ.
The question “Who should be thankful?” seems like an easy one to answer. Everyone should be thankful, obviously. Everyone has something to be thankful for.
As a kid, did your mom or dad ever make you write “thank you” notes? Maybe after your birthday party or after Christmas, they would sit you down at the kitchen table with a stack of notecards and stamps.
American Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. We have presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt to thank for that.
Within the Church, we talk a lot about sharing the Gospel with people so that they can experience God’s grace, forgiveness, and love. And we talk about sharing the Good News so that people receive eternal life.
Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered and honored for his peaceful efforts to abolish racism and racial inequality. One of his greatest quotes was, “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
In this day and age, a lot is being made about a child’s right to their own choices on almost all issues in life. And in many ways, I think it is good for kids to cultivate their own interests.
I was in the grocery store when I heard a mother say to her son, “Jason, will you put that back on the shelf?” Jason, her young son, looked at her and said, “No.”
I have a friend who recently moved into a new home. The first day, she got all unpacked.
When our world erupts in chaos, it is natural to feel afraid. Life is unpredictable, and we can be fragile creatures.
Devotionals from Andrew Palau
It’s like this: You feel a little pain in your chest and think, Huh, I should probably get that checked out. Then you go to the doctor, and he tells you, You’ve gotta eat better, you’ve gotta exercise, get more rest… or else.
I was watching a show the other day, and the people just kept saying over and over— “Go to hell! Go to hell!” And couldn’t help thinking to myself…why on earth would anyone want to do that?
Decision-making can feel overwhelming, and everyone claims to have a solution. How do we gain clarity and wisdom beyond our own understanding?
Do you need a friend? In this world where connections are so fleeting, it's easy to get disconnected.
I hear people talking about ‘toxic positivity.’ Have you heard that?
My friend reminded me of something that world champion heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
How often have you heard it said, “Let your imagination run wild! Imagination? It’s important…
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.”
Are you wasting away, discouraged by the immorality of your own life? Your own actions?
When you pay attention to something, and you invest time to nurture it, it prospers! If you tend to a tree, it bears fruit, right?
Has anyone ever told you, “Go to hell!”? Well, listen to me. I say to you, “Don’t do it!”
Who have you honored in your life? Maybe it’s a respected mentor or a parent.
Think of your favorite place to go. It could be a wonderful park full of nature or maybe a busy area in a bustling city that you love.
You know what it’s like to have a really close friend. We have long chats, we share our hearts, and we receive love and give love.
Do you know who God is? Well, God already knows and loves you.
Have you ever looked up at the stars in the sky and thought to yourself, “Wow! This is marvelous!”?
Do you need hope? Are you continuously met with pain, hurt, and confusion?
Everyone is fighting. No one seems to be winning. Do you feel it?
Are you being crushed by too many pressures? It seems as if the world is moving faster and faster, and there is a pressure to be better, to work harder, to be more competitive, to be smarter…
Please…don’t give up. Whatever is happening in your life right now, I want to tell you there is hope.
Do you ever feel like yelling, “Stop!”? Everywhere we go, on social media, on the news, among our friends, it can feel like there are a thousand voices.
I wish I knew the future. Even the wisest people can’t know what the future will hold.
Where can wisdom be found? With so many messages hitting us every day on the internet and social media, it’s hard to know.
I know what you’re thinking…the world is falling apart. You’re not wrong!
Are you looking for wisdom? We live in the age of information. Most of us have the internet right in the palm of our hands.
You’re here searching for hope. Problems are closing in. And you may wonder if things will ever get better.
Trust in yourself. Have you ever heard someone say that to you?
Do you ever feel like you have to do everything on your own? Like you can't depend on anyone else?
What do you depend on? Is it the first cup of coffee every morning?
The Bible tells us of a day when Jesus will come back to reign on the earth. It says… The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
Devotionals from Wendy Palau
What’s the most valuable thing you have? What or who do you love the most?
Is this life all there is? I believe that the fact that we want to believe that there is an eternity reveals that it’s there — it's a reality.
We live in a world where self-discovery is emphasized, but I can tell you from experience, it won’t lead you to the answers you’re looking for.
We often feel the pressure to get things right—whether it’s in our work, our relationships, how we live our lives. We try so hard to be perfect, but the truth is, that can be exhausting.
Does God feel like a distant thought? Or do you feel like God has pulled away from you because of something you’ve done?
Are you dead? You’re probably saying, “What’s wrong with you, Wendy? Of course not. I’m here, I’m breathing, there’s blood in my veins, my heart is beating.”
Are you enlightened? Enlightenment means to see, to shine on, to brighten, or illuminate.
Is love really free? If you have children, you love them unconditionally.
The book of Isaiah in the Bible says this about God, “In that day (meaning in the day of disaster) he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.”
Are you an optimist? Even the most joyful people find themselves questioning their entire understanding of life when tragedy walks through their door.