Posts with the category “daily-devotions”

Written by TWFYTTuesday July 1"The things you have heard me say...entrust to reliable people."  2 Timothy 2:2 NIVA leadership expert who conducted a poll to find out how people came to be leaders writ...  Read More

Written by TWFYTMonday June 30"He has made us competent." 2 Corinthians 3:6 NIVIn the Bible, you discover that leaders were most often trained "on the job." A leadership expert writes: "It takes secur...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSunday June 29"If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously." Romans 12:8 NLTThere is a two-fold challenge in developing leaders: (1) Emerging leaders man...  Read More

Written by TWFYTWednesday June 18"I will instruct you in what to say." Exodus 4:12 NLTYou don't have to be a great orator; you just have to deliver the message. You don't have to emulate any other spe...  Read More

Written by TWFYTTuesday June 17"Ask, and ye shall receive." John 16:24Have you been praying, and God hasn't answered? Let's look at some keys. (1) Maybe you're expecting a lot from God but not much fr...  Read More

Written by TWWYTMonday June 16"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."  Psalm 23:1 NIVSpurgeon's contemporary, Dr. Joseph Parker, pastored the City Temple Church in London. One day he walked up to h...  Read More

Written by TWFYTFather's Day - Sunday June 15"He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers."  Mal 4:6 NKJVIn 1985 Tim Burke saw his boyhood d...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSaturday June 14"Live...in an understanding way [with great gentleness and tact...for the marriage relationship]." 1 Peter 3:7 AMPTo have a successful marriage, you must understand tha...  Read More

Written by TWFYTFriday June 13"Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand."  Mark 4:33 NIVIf you're serious about reaching and teaching people, there are two things you must try to...  Read More

Written by TWFYTThursday June 12"You will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away." 1 Peter 5:4 NKJVThe fifth crown is the crown of glory. Peter wrote: "The elders who are among you I exhor...  Read More

Written by TWFYTWednesday June 11 "Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." Revelation 2:10 NKJVThe fourth crown is the crown of life. Two different verses depict it for us. "B...  Read More

Written by TWFYTTuesday June 10"There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness."  2 Timothy 4:8 NKJVThe third crown mentioned in Scripture is the crown of righteousness. Paul writes: "I have fough...  Read More

Written by TWFYTMonday June 9"What will be our...crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you!" 1 Th 2:19 NLTThe second crown mentioned in Scripture is the crown of rejoicing. It...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSunday June 8"They do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown."  1 Corinthians 9:25 NKJVIn describing our heavenly rewards, the Bible speaks of crowns. Let's ...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSaturday June 7"Let people see God in...your body."  1 Corinthians 6:20 MSGColumnist Ann Landers write: "Girls need to prove their love through illicit sexual relations like a moose ne...  Read More

Written by TWFYTFriday June 6"There is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1Why does a happy, cooperative twelve-year-old suddenly turn into a sullen, depressed thirteen-y...  Read More

Written by TWFYTThursday June 5"...In honor giving preference to one another."  Romans 12:10 NKJVOne of the real tests of character and maturity is how you react to someone else's success. That's part...  Read More

Written by TWFYTWednesday June 4"I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness."  Acts 26:16 NKJVIn baseball, the Cather tries to distract the batter. On one occasion w...  Read More

Written by TWFYTTuesday June 3"Do you want to get well?"  John 5:6 NIVWhat an amazing question Jesus asked this paralyzed man: 'Do you want to get well?" Who wouldn't? You might be surprised! Kay Arth...  Read More

Written by TWFYTMonday June 2"Concentrate on doing your best for God."  2 Timothy 2:15 MSGGraduate, here are elven lesson to empower and inspire you: (1) You're here for a reason, and the most vital t...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSunday June 1"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear."  Psalm 118:6 NKJVBeing in a position of leadership won't give you courage, but showing courage will establish you as a leader in...  Read More

Written by TWFYTWednesday May 28"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Proverbs 29:18The word "perish" conjures up mages of deterioration and decay, like fruit rotting from within. On what spe...  Read More

WRITTEN BY TWFYTTuesday May 27"What you are doing is not good...You...will only wear yourselves out."  Exodus 18:17-18 NIVThe Bible says, "The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the pe...  Read More

Written by TWFYTMonday May 26"The Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do."  Ephesians 6:8 NIVWhen God asks you to sacrifice on behalf of somebody else, do it.  It's like putting money in ...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSunday May 25"Joseph...noticed that they both looked upset." Genesis 40:6 NLTJoseph was serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit, which makes t remarkable that he had the...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSaturday May 24"Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?" Amos 3:3 NIVRelationships are built on mutual trust--and trust is based on speaking the truth. But there are way...  Read More

Written by TWFYTFriday May 23"If you keep attacking each other...you will destroy yourselves." Galatians 5:15 CEVEvery worthwhile relationship can experience problems. With all that in mind, it's impo...  Read More

Written by TWFYTThursday May 22"'My food,' said Jesus, 'is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.'"  John 4:34 NIVNo one had more energy than Jesus. He got up early stayed up late, ...  Read More

Written by TWFYTWednesday May 21"Whose weakness was turned to strength." Hebrews 11:34 NIVThe so-called "secret" to success is really no secret at all! It's simply getting back up when life has knocke...  Read More

Written by TWFYTTuesday May 20"Without Me you can do nothing."  John 15:5 NKJVBecause God's Spirit lives within you doesn't guarantee His power is at work in your life. God's power is available, but y...  Read More

Written by TWFYTMonday May 19"When you make a vow to god, do not delay to fulfill it." Ecclesiastes 5:4 NIVWhen the pressures in your life begin to mount. the first thing you will be tempted to drop i...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSunday May 18"You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you."  Psalm 63:1 NIVDr. Stephen Olford said, "I want to hear the voice of God before I hear anyone else's in the morning, and his ...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSaturday May 17"[Jesus]...went out alone...to pray."  Mark 1:35 TLBTo grow spiritually, you must get alone with God. When you come into His presence, you should have these attitudes: (...  Read More

Written by TWFYTFriday May 16"Then his disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: 'Passion for God's house will consume me.'"  John 2:17 NLTTry to imagine the fire in the eyes of Jesus an...  Read More

Written by TWFYTThursday May 15"If your heart is full of...jealousy...don't...cover up the truth."  James 3:14 CEVThe Bible says, "People are slaves to whatever has mastered them" (2Pe 2:19 NIV). And ...  Read More

Written by TWFYTWednesday May 14"That through the endurance taught in the Scriptures...we might have hope."  Romans 15:4 NIVThere is a cute story about a girl who left home and went away to college. A...  Read More

Written by TWFYTTuesday May 13"Faith without works is dead." James 2:26Could it be that the negative perception people have of the church stems from the negative energy er project? And it could be tha...  Read More

Written by TWFYTMonday May 12"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven."  Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJVYour life's purpose is connected to a specific time and season. In other wo...  Read More

Written by TWFYTMother's Day - Sunday May 11"Every one of you shall revere his mother...I am the Lord your God."  Leviticus 19:3 NKJVWhen your parents grow old and become less capable of taking care o...  Read More

Written by TWFYTSunday April 27"Whenever I feel low, you are there to guide me."  Psalm 142:3One day you may end up caring for a sick or aging loved one. And to take care of them properly, you must le...  Read More