Daily Christian Devotionals
From the Be Nice Grace Wins Archive
Scripture-rooted encouragement by Frank Mann Jr., written every weekday morning since 2018. Browse by topic, scripture, or the message you need today.
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July 17, 2026
Sorry Enough to Change
There's a big difference between saying sorry and actually being sorry. Repentance means turning away from the wrong, sorry enough to change. God's love means He will always forgive us.
forgivenessJuly 16, 2026
Give Up the Right to Get Even
Forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting, it means giving up the right to get even. Stop keeping score. Will you fail at this? Every day. But every day starts a new journey. Start with forgiving yourself.
graceJuly 15, 2026
We Got It
Paul worked harder than any of them, but knew it wasn't him, it was grace. We don't work hard to get grace, we work hard because we got it. Let your work be worship.
confessionJuly 14, 2026
Retreat or Restore
After our greatest failures, we want to hide. But hiding means nobody helps clean up the mess. Real men own up, confess, and let God cleanse. Retreat or repent and restore, what will you choose?
sufferingJuly 13, 2026
Now My Eye Sees You
Job had it worse. Everything was stripped from him, and yet he came to truly know God. We don't need to understand why we suffer, our job is to remember daily that God is sovereign.
witnessJuly 10, 2026
The Only Bible They'll Read
If someone followed you around all day, would they find Jesus? Not church, not rules, not your favorite preacher, would your life lead them to Jesus? You might be the only Bible some people read.
renewalJuly 9, 2026
Self-Corrected
Our lives are driven by our strongest thoughts. But through faith in Christ, we don't have to stay stuck in the negative. A little prayer, and we're back on track. Where is your mind today?
hopeJuly 8, 2026
The Hope That Is In You
What are you really into? What do you talk about? I want to be known for the hope that is in me. The hope that is Jesus. Who can you tell today?
self-denialJuly 7, 2026
Selfless
Every screen tells us to love self, focus on self, better self. Jesus says the opposite. Deny self. When there's more of God, you're Selfless.
compassionJuly 6, 2026
Angels Unawares
I pray nightly for compassion, especially toward those who oppose me. Compassion isn't giving up on truth. It's loving people while staying rooted in the Word. Some have entertained angels unawares.
scriptureJuly 3, 2026
Don't Stop With My Ramblings
The daily writing has kept me in the Word, and I hope it's kept you there too. But don't stop with my ramblings. Abide in the vine. Get into the Bible yourself. Happy Independence Day.
speechJuly 2, 2026
Nothing Nice to Say
Death and life are in the tongue. What comes out of the mouth flows from what's stored in the heart. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Turns out that was the whole thing.
mindJuly 1, 2026
Take Every Thought Captive
Loss makes the dark thoughts show up fast. We have to take every thought captive and gauge it against God's Word. Paul told us what to think about. Ask God to help. He will.
responsibilityJune 30, 2026
What's Yours to Carry
We duck responsibility, delegate it, blame someone else. We've been doing it since the Garden. But we can't dodge our own load. We get to choose how we respond, and God holds us to it.
humilityJune 29, 2026
Just Let Him Have It
How humble are you? David wasn't perfect, but he was humble enough to come back. Jesus humbled Himself to the cross. So humble yourself and come back to Him. He's got you. Just let Him have it.
faithJune 26, 2026
I Got This Boys
The world demands proof. But Christians walk by faith, not by sight. When the seas crash, Jesus comes in like a relief pitcher saying I got this boys. Look beyond the raging seas.
gratitudeJune 25, 2026
Look Them in the Eye
Gratitude is easy with the people close to us. But what about the others? The clerk, the waiter, the neighbor. Jesus made time for everyone. Look one stranger in the eye today and mean it.
gratitudeJune 24, 2026
What We Don't Say
What do people see on your face? What do they hear when you speak? Gratitude shapes our outlook, our attitude, even our expressions. And sometimes the most grateful thing we can do is not say the thing.
intentionalityJune 23, 2026
Look at the Unseen
Whatcha thinking about? Being intentional with our minds is a discipline. When we shift focus from what we want to what we have, we give praise to our Provider. The unseen is eternal.
presenceJune 22, 2026
Never Means Never
When we're suffering, it's easy to feel alone. But His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. Never means NEVER. He's there in the middle of the hard thing. You just have to look.
gratitudeJune 19, 2026
The Very Thing
When Paul said give thanks in all circumstances, he meant ALL. Including the crappy ones. Try thanking God today for the very thing that's keeping you from thanking Him.
gratitudeJune 18, 2026
Find Him in the Ordinary
We get excited about big blessings, but His blessings are everywhere if we'll just look. The little chats. The slight smile. Even the dogs that need us. All of it is praiseworthy.
gratitudeJune 17, 2026
Like a Father's Arm
Today is short and sweet because God's love is simple. His love endures forever. I felt it yesterday at treatment, like a father's arm around a son. I am humbled with gratitude.
forgivenessJune 16, 2026
Cancel the Debt
Forgiven people should be forgiving people. Forgiveness is a decision to cancel the debt, regardless of whether the other person admits, apologizes, or even knows. Who can you release today?