Posts with the category “devotions”

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November 1st Devotion
November 1st, 2024
Is it Time to Change Your Conversations?By Clarence L. Haynes Jr. “Avoid godless chatter because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.” - 2 Timothy 2:16When I was younger, people ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 31st Devotion
October 31st, 2024
The Lesser Blessed the GreaterDaily DisciplesThen Joseph brought in his father Jacob and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. Pharaoh said to Jacob, "How old are you?" And Jacob said to ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 30th Devotion
October 30th, 2024
When You're Worried the Next Generation Will Ruin God's PlanBy Emma Danzey“To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” - Ephesians 3:21I rec...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 29th Devotion
October 29th, 2024
Choosing God’s Peace Over ProblemsBy Keri EichbergerPeace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 28th Devotion
October 28th, 2024
How to Stay Peaceful through Election Day and BeyondBy Lynette Kittle“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” - Romans 12:18Political divisiveness in our nation i...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 25th Devotion
October 25th, 2024
Worship Sets Us FreeDaily DisciplesAnd when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. Having received such a charge, he put them int...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 24th Devotion
October 24th, 2024
God Removes and Sets Up Leaders (A Study of Daniel 2:21)By Emma Danzey“He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have und...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 23rd Devotion
October 23rd, 2024
The Lord is the Shepherd, and We are the SheepBy Christina PattersonPsalm 23:1 is surely one of the most popular verses in the Bible. Through this simple illustration of God being our Shepherd, we see...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 22nd Devotion
October 22nd, 2024
Every Answer We NeedAlistair BeggNow while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the J...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 21st Devotion
October 21st, 2024
ToleranceMike FabarezWe live in a society where the advocates of “tolerance” are increasingly intolerant. We should be careful not to miss this hypocrisy. These loud and angry voices decry views and b...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 18th Devotion
October 18th, 2024
Trusting with All Your HeartChuck SwindollAH, PREDICAMENTS . . . LIFE IS FULL OF THEM. Sometimes they are of our own making. Other times they mysteriously happen to us, apart from anything we caused. ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 17th Devotion
October 17th, 2024
Desiring a Better CountryAlistair BeggJoseph remained in Egypt, he and his father’s house. Joseph lived 110 years … And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but … God will surely visit you...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 16th Devotion
October 16th, 2024
What God Will Do When We Bring Our Pain to HimBy Jennifer SlatteryI will stand at my watchand station myself on the ramparts;I will look to see what he will say to me,and what answer I am to give to t...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 15th Devotion
October 15th, 2024
Where Will My Help Come From?By Emma Danzey“I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:1-2It was a norm...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 14th Devotion
October 14th, 2024
Trust the One Who Knows YouDaily DisciplesBut now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 11th Devotion
October 11th, 2024
Things That MatterDaily DisciplesThen I looked on all the works that my hands had done And on the labor in which I had toiled; And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 10th Devotion
October 10th, 2024
Upheld by PrayerAlistair BeggThe people of Israel have forsaken your covenant … I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.  1 Kings 19:14A certain pastors’ conference once hosted...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 9th Devotion
October 9th, 2024
Full of Grace, Seasoned with SaltBy Emma Danzey“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. – Colossians 4:6Colossians is a beautifu...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 8th Devotion
October 8th, 2024
Serving JoyfullyBy Laura Bailey “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” Matthew 11:28 NIV“Do you ever feel weary, like you are trying to solve the world’s problems,...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 7th Devotion
October 7th, 2024
A Distinguished LifeAlistair BeggDaniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole king...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 4th Devotion
October 4th, 2024
The Grace-Granted Patience to Smile and WaitBy Meg Bucher“Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink.” - E...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 3rd Devotion
October 3rd, 2024
Five and TwoDaily DisciplesThen He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. - Luke 9:16On...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 2nd Devotion
October 2nd, 2024
PerspectiveMike FabarezSolomon’s refrain that everything the world has to offer is “utterly meaningless” (Eccl.1:2) becomes easier to affirm the older one gets. It seems that with increasing age comes...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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October 1st, 2024
October 1st, 2024
Lost in Wonder, Love, and PraiseChuck SwindollLOST IN THE SILENT SOLITUDE of recent days, I have been impressed anew with the vast handiwork of our incomprehensible God.O LORD, our Lord, your majestic...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 30th Devotion
September 30th, 2024
Finding the strength to Do Hard ThingsBy Keri EichbergerThe Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. - Habakkuk 3:19For the past ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 27th Devotion
September 27th, 2024
Do Not Give UpDaily DisciplesAnd let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9Are you feeling "weary" these days? Do you ever feel as i...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 26th Devotion
September 26th, 2024
The Only Faithful OneAlistair BeggYour steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Psalm 36:5If you do a little digging, you’ll find plenty of articles that ask th...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 25th Devotion
September 25th, 2024
The Advantage of WeaknessAlistair BeggWe are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. 2 Chronicles 20:12It doesn’t take much fo...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 24th Devotion
September 24th, 2024
Imitating the Father’s MercyAllistair BeggLove your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 23rd Devotion
September 23rd, 2024
The Law of LoveAllistair BeggI say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Luke 6:27When you read the Bible and it describes Christianity, and then you look at yourself, do ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 20th Devotion
September 20th, 2024
How Do We Say Yes to GodBy Amaris Beecher“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” - Proverb...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 19th Devotion
September 19th, 2024
The Advantage of WeaknessAlistair BeggWe are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. 2 Chronicles 20:12It doesn’t take much fo...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 18th Devotion
September 18th, 2024
Grace Upon GraceBy Amanda IdlemanBut he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 17th Devotion
September 17th, 2024
Worth More Than a PicassoBy Deidre Braley For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10I once bought a Picasso prin...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 16th
September 16th, 2024
An Everyday RetreatDaily DisciplesAnd be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32Have you ever attended a weekend church retreat or ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 13th Devotion
September 13th, 2024
The Ultimate SacrificeChuck SwindollSOME YEARS after receiving Isaac, as promised by God, the time had come for Abraham's faith to be put to the supreme test. God is, of course, omniscient. He doesn't...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 12th Devotion
September 12th, 2024
Pray Honestly and ContinuouslyBy Emma Danzey“So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.” – Matthew 26:44Sometimes we might ask the question, “Am I allowe...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 11th Devotion
September 11th, 2024
Stories of God’s Provision Alistair BeggAs for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Genesis 50:20Child...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 9th Devotion
September 9th, 2024
Working While We WaitBy Deidre Braley And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever was done there, he was the one who did it. The keeper of t...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli
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September 6th Devotion
September 6th, 2024
Praise Him and Find VictoryDaily DisciplesPraise Him for His might acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:2, ...  Read More
by Dean Ceccarelli

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