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Devotion for January 12, 2026

The Practice of God’s Presence Daniel 6:1–10 Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Daniel 6:10 (NIV) I like those last words: “just as he had done before.” This was a pattern with Daniel. The outside world may have…

Devotion for January 9, 2026

Faith in the Furnace Daniel 3:1–30 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace. Daniel 3:17 There were three things that gave Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego the strength to stand firm in this great test of their commitment. 1. They knew that God was…

Growing in Grace with J.C. Ryle

Examining the ministry of J.C. Ryle leads readers to remember and rejoice in the transformative power of the gospel.

Devotion for January 8, 2026

The Sovereignty of God Daniel 2:19–23 Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. Daniel 2:20 The theme of Daniel’s prayer is the sovereignty of God. The prayer has three parts. First, there is praise to God for two of his most important attributes: wisdom and power. How…

Rabbits and Social Media: A Cautionary Tale

If Jesus builds his church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against her, then neither will the vain efforts of conflict entrepreneurs and influence chasers. 

The PCA’s Relationship with Christ’s College Taipei

For over 60 years, Christ’s College Taipei in Taiwan has worked toward its strategic mission: expanding Christ’s kingdom through educating Mandarin-speaking students.

Devotion for January 7, 2026

Decision Making Daniel 1:1–16 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Daniel 1:8 What is your reaction to Daniel’s decision? Remember that Daniel was a young man at this time—probably between fifteen and seventeen. It was at this young age that he…

PCA Authors Collect Year-End Accolades

As Christian publications release their lists of 2025’s best books, works by PCA authors are on many of the lists. 

Devotion for January 6, 2026

A New Spirit Ezekiel 36:23–29 A new spirit I will put within them. Ezekiel 11:19 While studying in Basel, my wife and I participated in a Bible study that met in our apartment. There was a girl in the study for whom we had been praying for some months prior to her attending. She had…

5 PCA Stories We’re Tracking in 2026

Only God knows what the year may hold, but here are a few items to monitor in the coming year.

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