I think I may have shared this before, but when I first received Christ as Lord & Savior, I was in need of a bible. So I asked my parents if they had one, and they didn't. So then I asked if they would get me one...and about a year later my mother finally got me a bible and gave it to me as a gift. While I was waiting for my parents to decide to actually get me a bible, my friend Gail who shared the gospel with me, asked her grandmother if I could use one of their bibles temporarily. Thankfully she said yes...and my life has never been the same.

In today's Extreme Devotion we are humbly reminded of the reality that we always choose our responses and reactions to the events around us. This is such a powerful and humbling lesson we can all learn from our persecuted family in Christ and also from Christ Himself.

Today's Extreme Devotion reminds me of the Apostle Paul's conversion because Paul said, "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." - Philippians 1:21

In today's Extreme Devotion you will learn about William Carey and be inspired. If you aren't familar with this great saint, you may be this saying, "Except great things from God; attempt great things for God". Carey is also the founder of the Baptist Missionary Society.

The following devotion is taken from the book Extreme Devotion. As I read through this devotion tonight, I was reminded of something I often tell people when I am feeling like I need Jesus close to me. I tell them, "Sometimes God has your face." If you've ever struggled with doubt or despair, and wandered through a valley of tears, then I think this devotion will touch your heart.

Extreme Devotion

The following devotion is taken from the devotional book Extreme Devotion, and it is a wonderful testimony. As I read these words I was reminded of the passion I had as a new believer. I received Christ as Lord & Savior in my freshman year of high school and remember longing for the Word of God and owning my own bible. You may find this hard to believe but my parents didn't own a bible and for a number of months would not allow me to have one. After many days and weeks my friend Gail, who shared Christ with me, was able to "smuggle" me a bible and give it to me at school in the library. I remember devouring the words and taking every minute I could to memorize and share the words with everyone around me. So I can only begin to imagine what these dear saints feel when they receive their bibles through the work and love of this 22 year old saint. Read on and be encouraged.

This is a great devotion from the book Extreme Devotion. I hope you enjoy it.

In today's Extreme Devotion we see the love of Christ displayed through the actions of a loving pastor and his wife.

In the devotion for today from the book Extreme Devotion you'll see a contrast in behavior that at one time or another all Christians face themselves with. What you may choose from may not be as extreme, but nevertheless you still have to decide.