With years of ministering on TV with 100 Huntley Street and Full Circle, Ann now offers us her insight on Sincerely Yours, a daily devotional exploring the lessons of the Bible and how we can apply them to our lives today.
In all good love stories, there must come a moment when love is ultimately accepted or rejected. When it comes to a relationship with God, it’s up to each of us to...
Ann Mainse
Self-control is not an easy thing, but those who have it have it are often more socially competent, self-assertive, and better able to cope with life’s frustrations. In...
While there are many people of God who deserve recognition, it’s important to remember that only the Son of God deserves glory. What’s the difference? Well...
Some things just have a way of “snowballing” into something bigger. That’s not always for the good, but, for someone who’s committed their life to God, it can be amazing...
Every time we enter into intimate interaction with God through prayer, we have the opportunity to leave changed. This Sincerely Yours devotional highlights that notion...
While we are to be “child-like” in our faith, living a life for God is definitely not child’s play. But sometimes our understanding of the Scripture can feel a little...
In early 2016 Mattel unveiled Barbie’s new look, including diverse body types, skin tones, and hair textures. Of course, most people would agree that beauty does not...
As believers in Jesus, we should strive to lead an “exemplary life.” Not only for our sakes but for the sakes of those who may be watching and listening. But how exactly...
Simple gestures, done in love, make a world of difference. That’s the lesson we’ll learn in this Sincerely Yours devotional based in the second chapter of...
Sometimes we just need to be reminded of why we’re doing what we’re doing. As we continue our journey through the book of first Peter, we find its author is reminding us...
In our lives, suffering is guaranteed. And shared suffering is the great equalizer. From natural disaster to human cruelty, we don’t have to look far to find groups of...
According to the reading featured in this devotional, heartfelt prayer taps into “tremendous power.” The New Living Translation says it “has great power and wonderful...
It’s been said that “if a man truly knows himself… he CANNOT be proud… and if he truly knows God… he MUST be humble.” While this lesson was reiterated by Paul, Peter...
As we continue our journey through the book of James, we discover a shift in his focus from faith and works… to faith and words. Just how should our faith impact our...
Dead faith. It’s out of the mouth of Jesus Himself that we’re told quite vividly what a dead or hypocritical faith looks like. Dried up bones. Lifeless. Useless. But...
This episode of Sincerely Yours is all about the “law of love,” specifically mentioned in the 2nd chapter of the book of James. It’s interesting that it is...
“Prove it!” Such a tiny statement will take a little argument beyond words. It’s where the “rubber meets the road” and where actions truly matter...
It’s been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. But are “first impressions” really the best impressions? That’s what...
According to the 13th chapter of the book of Hebrews, the inspiration for this devotional, when you help those who need you, you are very pleasing to God. But if you’re...
Like the windswept leaves in the yard during fall, our world is full of change. But humankind needs stability and has an undeniable longing to depend on something that...
The title of this Sincerely Yours devotional paints a pretty vivid picture. Our reading actually describes God as "a consuming fire" and, on the surface, that may sound...
The very first verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews is one that many have clung to through the ages. Coming right on the heels of the renowned “faith chapter” with all...
The 11th chapter of Hebrews is basically a list of “Who’s Who” in faithful Godly living. But they aren’t the only ones mentioned there. There’s another whole group that...
Perspective is everything. That’s basically what we’re told in the 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews. But have you ever thought about what heroes of the past...
Our journey through God’s Word finds us in a very special place: the 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews; what is commonly known as the “faith chapter.” But what exactly...