Scripture: Psalm 34:14 (NLT) “Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” Devotion: Have you ever heard the saying, “The juice ain’t worth the squeeze” ? Many of the things we sacrifice our peace for truly are not worth it . Today’s scripture says, “Turn away from evil and do good.” What does that have to do with peace, you may wonder? Everything. The trouble, fear, guilt, and stress that come from doing wrong will rob you of your peace . Looking over your...

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Devotion: Do you remember the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” ? That is one of the biggest lies I ever believed growing up. I understand what that phrase was meant to do, but experience taught me otherwise....

Scripture: Exodus 20:13 (ERV) “You must not murder.” Genesis 4:6–8 (ERV) “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why do you look so upset? If you do what is right, I will accept you. But if you don’t do what is right, sin is ready to attack you. Sin wants to control you, but you must control it.’ … Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.” Devotion: Have you ever thought to yourself, “How can people just take another life, and why?” Every day we read or hear about murders....