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Flight or Faith Thomas Edison was determined to invent a commercially viable electric lightbulb. He knew the value it would bring to the average person. Yet after 9,000 failed attempts, his friends and family began to ask if he was ready to give up. A newspaper reporter famously asked Edison if he felt like a failure, to which he replied,...

A daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: Have you ever learned something new that changed your perspective about someone or something?

Daily devotional with Moody Bible Institute: “Through many dangers, toils, and snares/I have already come;/’Twas grace that brought me...

Daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: One of the major reformers of Christianity was the German monk Martin Luther.

Final Exhortations: Focus on Jesus The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only thing constant is change.” Our experience and observation seem to validate his statement. From weather patterns, to political leaders, to our own bodies, life is constantly changing. Scripture reminds us that at least one thing is perfectly constant:...

Finishing Well John Stephen Akhwari was a world-class marathon runner from Tanzania. In the 1968 Olympic Games, he had the chance to compete for his country. Nineteen kilometers into the race, John was caught in a group of runners jostling for position. He fell, dislocating his knee and injuring his shoulder. Despite these serious injuries,...

Daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: Thanksgiving Day is a holiday we typically spend with our families. But when I was in graduate school...

Daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: In almost every home makeover show, the climactic moment comes when the host reveals...

Daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute: When my wife and I moved to a smaller home, we had to get rid of many things. It was hard to sort...

The king in the parable invites the most unlikely people to his celebration. Even more remarkably, they respond. In this Christmas season, who might you consider unlikely to join such a celebration? Ask God to create opportunities for you to invite them to celebrate Jesus’ birth and give them the grace to respond.