Category Archives: The Power of Words
BEWARE: What’s In Your Heart WILL Come Out of Your Mouth!
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 David speaking to the Lord: How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. 13 Keep your servant from deliberate … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Christian Living, Failure, Giving Our Best to God, God Speaks today, Holiness, leadership, Psalms, righteous living, Sin, speaking God's Words, The Power of Words, Word of God
Tagged heart, Heart problems, I think I'm better than I am, mouth, Satan, sin, The words of my mouth, Why do I do the things I do?
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Do You Have a Spirit of Absalom? 2 Samuel 15:32-38
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 15:1 through 17:14 Today’s reading is not just another day in the life of David and his dysfunctional family. The story of Absalom is a story that stands as a warning to all of us. … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Christian Living, Forgiveness, leadership, Rejection, The Power of Words
Tagged Are you an Absalom?, Bitterness, disloyalty, hatred, Leadership, Offense, The spirit of Absalom, unforgiveness
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Are You Settling for the Wrong Side of the River? Numbers 32:5
Today’s Scripture Reading: Numbers 32:1 through Numbers 33:56 Have you ever had a dream or goal that you believed was God-given? Have you ever stopped short or given up on that dream or goal before you reached the finish line? To me … Continue reading
Why Do We Break Our Promises? Numbers 30:2
Today’s Scripture Reading: Numbers 30:1 through Numbers 31:54 Then Moses summoned the leaders of the tribes of Israel and told them, “this is what the Lord has commanded: A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Commitment, Giving Our Best to God, Goals, leadership, Numbers, Success, The Power of Words, The Promises of God, Trust
Tagged broken promises, count the costs, lack of commitment
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10 Reasons to Stop Complaining
Today’s Scripture Reading: Numbers 11:1 through Numbers 13:33 As I read today’s scriptures I kept saying over and over, “Lord, help me not to complain!” Here’s why: God doesn’t like complaining People who are just going along for the ride … Continue reading
Be Assured…
Today’s Scripture Reading: Leviticus 23:1 through Leviticus 25:23 Show your fear of God by not taking advantage of each other. I am the Lord your God. –Leviticus 25:17 What is the fear of God? In this scripture the word fear … Continue reading
If I Were You, I Would–Job 5:8
Have you ever had someone say to you, “If I were you, I would…?” Have you ever gone through some type of tragedy, loss, or difficult time and had someone say, “I know how you feel,” when you knew … Continue reading
Posted in Job, leadership, Parenting, The Hurting World, The Power of Words, Tough Times
Tagged comforting the hurting, Grief
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Pass Me the Duct Tape—Matthew 12:36-37
Today’s Scripture Reading: Luke 8:1-3, Mark 3:20-230, Matthew 12:22-45, Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50, Luke 8:19-21, Mark 4:1-9, Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 8:4-8, Mark 4:10-20 And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Living a Life that reflects the Son, Matthew, The 2011 Prayer Journey, The Power of Words
Tagged clean heart, idle words
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To Whom Can I Show Kindness? 2 Samuel 9:1
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 8:15-18; 1 Chronicles 18:14-17; 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 50-53, 31-48; 2 Samuel 9:1-10:19; 1 Chronicles 19:1-19 One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, Becoming a Christ Follower, Christian Living, Giving Our Best to God, leadership, Patience, Prayer, The 2011 Prayer Journey, The Hurting World, The Journey to Knowing Him More, The Power of Words
Tagged David, Holy Spirit led kindness, Mephibosheth, Showing kindness = showing value
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Lord, Help My Motives to Be Pure–2 Samuel 3:9-10
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 3:6-4:12 Today’s Devotion: Assuming Could Get You Killed Heavenly Father, today’s reading was filled with impure motives. It’s so easy to deceive others and ourselves into thinking our hearts are in the right place, but … Continue reading
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