Posts with the category “devotions”

March 18th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 18th, 2024
Delivered by Prayer – Alistair BeggI know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. Philippians 1:19Are there people in your life for whom you don’t pray because you think they don’t need it? With our limited human perspective, it can be easy to overlook those who appear on the outside to have it all together. But the truth is, we a...  Read More
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March 15th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 15th, 2024
Finding rest and peaceJohn North“Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread would not be enough for each of them to get a little.” One of his disciples, Andrew, ...  Read More
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March 14th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 14th, 2024
I'm Available – Chuck SwindollLet's look at Haman. This guy hates Mordecai not just because he's a Jew, but because Mordecai will not bow down to him. So Haman talks the king into a game plan. "If you follow my rules, I will pour money into your treasury. All I ask is that you give me the right to rid the land of all these Jews." And so King Ahasuerus, believing Haman and ignoring the brutal genoc...  Read More
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March 13th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 13th, 2024
Adopted, Welcomed, LovedGreg LaurieThose who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. (Romans 8:5 NLT)God wants His Spirit to permeate every area of your life: your thought life, your relationships, your work, and everything that you do. The apostle Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, “...  Read More
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March 12th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 12th, 2024
A Prayer for God-Thoughts Day and NightBy Laura Bailey“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” - Romans 12:2 NLTOur lives are full of distractions. I sit down to read my Bible in the morning, but at the familiar buzz of my ph...  Read More
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March 11th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 11th, 2024
As He Planned – Alistair BeggWhat do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it? 1 Corinthians 4:7We call it by different names, disguising it in many ways—but jealousy is often one of the “tolerated” evangelical sins. You are unlikely to find it on a “Top Ten” list of sins that a pastor is warning his church against or mentioned very ...  Read More
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March 8th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 8th, 2024
God Will Call You Out of the BoatBy Jessica Van Roekel“But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’” - Matthew 14:30-31, ESV.One of my daughters didn’t like it when I declared, “Let’s go on an adventure!” She was five and afraid of ...  Read More
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March 7th, 2024
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 7th, 2024
Why We Should be Thankful for Unanswered Prayers (2 Peter 1:5-9)By: Jennifer Heeren“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing me...  Read More
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March 6th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 6th, 2024
Mundane and Miraculous – Chuck SwindollWoven through the tapestry of this wonderful story we find at least three timeless lessons thus far. The first has to do with God's plan. The second has to do with God's purposes. And the third has to do with God's people.First, God's plans are not hindered when the events of this world are carnal or secular. God is at work. He's moving. He's touching lives. ...  Read More
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March 5th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 5th, 2024
A Prayer to Be a Humble ServantBy Christine Perry "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!" - Philippians 2:6-8 NIVT...  Read More
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March 4th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 4th, 2024
God at Work - Today's Insight“So if it please the king, we suggest that you issue a written decree, a law of the Persians and Medes that cannot be revoked. It should order that Queen Vashti be forever banished from the presence of King Xerxes, and that the king should choose another queen more worthy than she. When this decree is published throughout the king’s vast empire, husbands everywhere, wh...  Read More
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March 1st Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on March 1st, 2024
Never Give Up through Unanswered PrayersBy: Lynette KittleThen Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. - Luke 18:1Some believe if you ask God once, you don’t need to ask Him again. However, Jesus taught His disciples to always pray and not give up (Luke 18:1). In one of His parables on prayer, Jesus proposed what you might do if a friend comes ...  Read More
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February 29th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 29th, 2024
Daily DisciplesToday's Reading: Revelation 19Today’s Thoughts: Signs of the TimesAfter these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God! Revelation 19:1I can still remember sermons from 1979 when I first came to Christ. The Book of Revelation seemed like a Twilight Zone episode as I heard Pastor ...  Read More
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February 27th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 27th, 2024
Special People for Special Times – Chuck SwindollGod looks for special people at difficult times. God needed a special man to shine the light in the blackness of those days. But God didn't find him in the palace or the court. He didn't find him walking around with his head down in the school of the prophets. He didn't even find him in the homes of the ordinary people. God found him in Tishbeh, of ...  Read More
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February 26th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 26th, 2024
Look Up – Chuck SwindollSo Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field. There were twelve teams of oxen in the field, and Elisha was plowing with the twelfth team. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak across his shoulders and then walked away. (1 Kings 19:19)Thanks to God's kind and gentle dealing, Elijah crawled out of the cave. "He departed from there." God graciously nurt...  Read More
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February 23rd Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 23rd, 2024
Crawling by Faith (Hebrews 11:1)By: Lia MartinToday’s Bible verse is Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.Have you read the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11? It honors a diverse list of ordinary people who pleased God. By what amazing feat did they please the Creator of heaven and earth? By faith.While reading through this list today in Hebre...  Read More
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February 22nd Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 22nd, 2024
The Big Leagues – Chuck SwindollAnd soon the sky was black with clouds. A heavy wind brought a terrific rainstorm, and Ahab left quickly for Jezreel. Then the LORD gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel. (1 Kings 18:45-46)The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Elijah was a man w...  Read More
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February 21st Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 21st, 2024
Living Expectantly – Chuck SwindollSo Ahab went to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel and bowed low to the ground and prayed with his face between his knees. Then he said to his servant, “Go and look out toward the sea.” The servant went and looked, then returned to Elijah and said, “I didn’t see anything.”  Seven times Elijah told him to go and look. Finally the seventh ...  Read More
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February 20th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 20th, 2024
Invincible – Chuck Swindoll"O LORD, answer me! Answer me so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God and that you have brought them back to yourself.” Immediately the fire of the LORD flashed down from heaven and burned up the young bull, the wood, the stones, and the dust. It even licked up all the water in the trench! And when all the people saw it, they fell face down on the ground and ...  Read More
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February 19th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 19th, 2024
Prayer of Faith – Chuck Swindoll"Now bring two bulls. The prophets of Baal may choose whichever one they wish and cut it into pieces and lay it on the wood of their altar, but without setting fire to it. I will prepare the other bull and lay it on the wood on the altar, but not set fire to it. Then call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by settin...  Read More
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February 16th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 16th, 2024
Your Superpower – Greg LaurieI also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 1:19-20 NLT)Years ago, when I was visiting Israel, I plugged in my hair dryer without using a voltage converter. Th...  Read More
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February 15th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 15th, 2024
More Than a Name – Alistair BeggGod said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:14In some cultures, the meanings behind names don’t matter much. We choose a name because we like the sound of it, or because it’s precious to our particular family. In other cultures, though, a name itself may carry great significance. Its meanin...  Read More
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February 14th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 14th, 2024
A Disciple of Christ – Alistair BeggThere was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” Acts 9:10Every day, you are shaping your reputation. And as a Christian, every day you are shaping Christ’s reputation too. What do our lives say about Christ as we walk around as His disciples?Ananias may be a lesser-known Bible character...  Read More
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February 13th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 13th, 2024
A Humble Servant – Chuck SwindollNo words can describe what happened in that little upstairs bedroom when the corpse began to stir and Elijah saw life returning to the boy's body. No words can describe being in the midst of such a trial and then watching God, in a miraculous moment or period of time, work it out. Only you who have been there can nod, smile, and say, "Amen. I know exactly what you'...  Read More
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February 12th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 12th, 2024
The God Who Watches over YouBy Clarence L. Haynes Jr.“Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” – Psalm 121:4We have a young daughter who is still getting used to sleeping in her own bed in her own room. I feel it is taking much longer for this to happen, but maybe that is a conversation for another time. Recently she came into our bedroom, and she said she couldn’t fall ...  Read More
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Febrtuary 9th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 9th, 2024
Incredible Associations – Chuck SwindollBut Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son. For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: There will always be flour and olive oil left in your containers until the time when the LORD sends rain and the crops grow...  Read More
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February 8th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 8th, 2024
Your Kingdom Come – Alistair BeggYour kingdom come. Luke 11:2The kingdom of God is vastly different from any earthly kingdom that has existed or will exist. Earthly kingdoms are under the sway of sovereigns whose power is limited and will inevitably decline. But God’s kingdom is far more than a geopolitical entity or piece of history. It is everlasting, universal, and personal, and His dominion ov...  Read More
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February 7th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 7th, 2024
Enough for Today – Alistair BeggGive us each day our daily bread. Luke 11:3If bread has represented anything throughout history, it’s daily sustenance. Other foods are certainly pleasant additions to our existence, but when we think of bread, most of us think of one of life’s most basic needs being fulfilled.This kind of thinking is consistent with God’s unique provision for His people. In the Old...  Read More
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February 6th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 6th, 2024
Working Weary or Working With the Lord? – Daily DisciplesToday's Reading: Exodus 39; Matthew 23:23-39Thus Moses did; according to all that the Lord had commanded him, so he did. And he raised up the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the screen of the court gate. So Moses finished the work. Exodus 40:16, Exodus 40:33Have you felt overwhelmed by too much work? Many times, we...  Read More
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February 5th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 5th, 2024
Living in His Strength – Greg LaurieFor God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. (Philippians 2:13 NLT)The Bible doesn’t say that Christians should do everything for themselves. Nor does it say that God will do everything for Christians. Rather, the Bible shows us that God will do certain things, and we must then respond to those things. It shows us that t...  Read More
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February 2nd Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 2nd, 2024
A Step at a Time – Chuck Swindoll"Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food.” (1 Kings 17:4)God's direction includes God's provision. God says, "Go to the brook. I will provide." Vance Havner, in his book, It Is Toward Evening, tells the story of a group of farmers who were raising cotton in the Deep South when the devastating boll weevil i...  Read More
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February 1st Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on February 1st, 2024
Tilling the Soil of the Heart: Scripture – First15Weekly Overview:This week we'll look at a vital spiritual practice to all those seeking to grow in God: tilling the soil of the heart. Jesus spoke in Matthew 13 of two different types of soil—hard and soft. God longs for us to till the soil of our hearts that we might be receptive to the seed of his word and bear fruit. May your heart become more r...  Read More
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January 31st Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 31st, 2024
Little by Little – Daily DisciplesToday's Reading: Exodus 23; Matthew 20:1-16Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased, and you inherit the land. - Exodus 23:30In Chapter 23, God grants the Israelites various promises, including utterly overthrowing and completely cutting off their enemies. The Lord further states that He will bless their bread and water and ...  Read More
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January 30th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 30th, 2024
Protected by His Presence – Alistair BeggThe Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man. Genesis 39:2There’s no better place to serve God than the place in which He sets you. There is no flawless job, no faultless family, no set of circumstances free of troubles. Those of us who constantly search for the ideal life, forgetting that perfection is saved for heaven, set ourselves on a journ...  Read More
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January 29th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 29th, 2024
His Word Is Final – Chuck SwindollGod keeps His promises. It's a major part of His immutable nature. He doesn't hold out hope with nice-sounding words, then renege on what He said He would do. God is neither fickle nor moody. And He never lies. As my own father used to say of people with integrity, "His word is His bond."When you stop to think about it, it was because of a promise of God that Elij...  Read More
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January 26th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 26th, 2024
Do you want to move mountains in your life and see God do the impossible? All you need is faith. Sounds easy enough - but is it? For me personally, I have learned that being in God's Word every day puts me in a place of hearing Him more clearly about things on my heart and in my prayers. I find the strength to step out in faith, even when I have nothing tangible to cling to. I have a confidence th...  Read More
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January 25th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 25th, 2024
A Small Errand – Greg LaurieDavid replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45 NLT)After the prophet Samuel anointed David as the king of Israel, what did David do? He went back to watching his sheep. If a lion or a bear attacked, he def...  Read More
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January 24th Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 24th, 2024
Making the Most of Your Mouthby Lynette Kittle“What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them”—Matthew 15:11In the current culture, it seems what goes into the mouth is given much more thought and priority than what comes out of it. Even Jesus and His disciples discussed which is more important. As Mark 7:18 describes, “Are you so ...  Read More
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January 23rd Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 23rd, 2024
Numbering Our Days – Alistair BeggTeach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12In his book If Only It Were True, Marc Levy encourages readers to imagine a bank crediting their account with $86,400 each morning. The account can’t carry over any balance from day to day, and it deletes whatever remains. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!He then points out ...  Read More
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January 22nd Devotion
by Dean Ceccarelli on January 22nd, 2024
Citizens of Somewhere Else – Alistair BeggMany, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be lik...  Read More
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