Devotional Life With Paul and Jeanne

#596 Take Every Opportunity God Gives You. Perhaps one of the greatest privileges in life is being set to a task by God. Carrying out His will for our lives, completing whatever He might assign us to do. Joshua is such a man set to work for the Lord, and the lessons we can learn from his life are almost too many to number, but join us now as we look into his assignments from God.

#595 Hope for our Loved Ones. I hope you don't mind the question but, if it were your last day, and everyone will have one of those, what is the hope you leave behind for those who have been important in your life? Billy Graham once said that the most important day we should prepare for is our last day. Yet rejoice in this Believer, your last breath here will be your first breath there in heaven…                       

#594 Pass on the Passing Pleasures. The Bible gives us the wisdom filled instruction not to set our hearts on what is temporary but to center our hearts on things above. To work for the eternal and to live the abundant life of serving and walking with the Lord Jesus Christ every day. After all Believer, this world is not our home, we are just a passing through. The Lord richly bless you today as your love for Him shows in all you say and do. Let's talk.... 

#593 Be Calm God Has A Plan. God loves us, He has the perfect plan for each of our lives. He knows us and wants to bless us. We think that this is something we need to hear time and time again and each and every day. God bless you this day. You are loved. 

#592 Walk Circumspectly. The bible has some very particular things to say about how we ‘walk' in this world. And by our ‘walk' we mean how we live and act how we treat others and our relationship with the Lord. First of all, there is a best way to 'walk' a best way to live out our relationship with God.  And to do that, we must be intentional, with awareness, with focus on where we are headed. So let's get down to the step by step process right now…  

#591 Fight to Stay Connected.     Time today to talk about something worth fighting for, something that will keep you on track.  On track within your heart and spirit, most of all on track with God. Want to keep moving in the very best way in your life? Let's discuss our part in moving forward in the right direction, keeping ourselves daily blessed.  Sound good? Let's talk about this right now….     

#590 Guarantee to not Sin.    Who wouldn't want to steer clear of trouble, especially when that trouble leads us away from closeness with God?  There is a real gem a spiritual gem in our conversation today, see if you can pick it out.  Tune in and let's talk…. 

#589 Walk humbly with Your God.    Imaging taking a walk with God?  How about dinner with Jesus?  How about taking God to work with you, inviting His into every facet of your life?  This is actually what our faith offers us, a daily connection and inclusion of God in our every day living.  What could be greater?  Ready to get into this exciting topic? Let's go….                         

#588 Live in the Freedom you Found.    Do you have any keep-sakes, something perhaps given to you by a loved one that now has very special meaning to you?  If you do, I'll bet you won't let that item get away from you, be it a special piece of jewelry, or maybe something handed down through generations. We should be all the more so with what we have received from the Lord, we have a new life in HIm, let's cherish it like something we will not part with.         

#587 Cut Loose with Love!     The Bible declares there is no law against love.  And our thought is so we all need to just go for it, to cut loose and Love.  Try it out, practice it, get involved with it, the impact on our lives has got to be good, good and more good.  Explore its freedom giving goodness.  Love is what God has for us, and we can be who He picks to give His love away.  So let's talk Love, shall we…..                        

#586 The Power we run on: Spirit or Flesh. Would you want something so valuable in your life that it brings us fresh freedoms, that opens the door to victory over things that may have restricted us? There is that which holds us back, that drains the life right out of us.  Today let's talk about the serious antidote. Let's do that right. Now…. Socials: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@calvarychapellife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calvary_chapel_life Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Calvary Chapel Life; calvarychapellife.org

#585 Help God me to be faithful like You!     A truly beautiful song, sung by saints around the world for many many years is the hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Do you know it?  Have you worshipped with that song?  Such a great treasure Believers have in the faithfulness of our God.  He is true to His word.  We daily Bank on that, and we are those who follow in His footsteps.   

#584 Who can be good?     David in one of the most loved Psalms, Psalm 23, wrote; “Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”  So the goodness that he speaks of, where does it come from?  And when you realize where that goodness comes from, you too will know that it is chasing after you. So, for goodness sakes, today let's talk about goodness….        

#583 Who Should I Be Kind to and How?     Truth be told kindness is greatly underrated.  A simple act of kindness can change a persons whole day, be you the receiver or the giver.  It could be that true kindness must come from a genuine heart of love.  Now who do you know that you would call a kind person, and would those who know you call you a kind person?  By the way we truly hope that you have a great day.  And we're not just saying that to sound kind. So let's talk kindness right now…. 

#582 What Triggers Impatience In Me?     Are you known as a patient person?  I ask because so many of us surely are not.  It seems to be a learned skill.  A skill that brings blessings, especially when you are waiting on the Lord and continuing to trust Him.  Now, you know that the Lord has been patient with you and I must add very patient with me.  Let's take the time to think about this together...  

#581 How to Get Peace.    Oh we sure hope you can tune in here today and find the peace of mind and heart that we all so need in this world. You do know that our Lord Jesus is the prince of peace.  So our coming to Him today is our place of Peace, real peace.  With Jesus we can find our perfect peace for any circumstance. Let's get into our devotional time right now….            

#580 Garden of Love.    What is your favorite fruit tree and what is your favorite kind of fruit?  We love them all.  Now what if Love itself were a tree, what kind of fruit might it grow?  Might it be a tree with several kinds of fruits? I'll bet it would, so let's sit under the tree of Love and talk about its fruit.      

#579 Love is Eternal.    Have you ever heard the expression; you can't take it with you when you go?  However when it comes to Love, surely that goes with you, does't it?  Time for a good discussion, so let's talk Love….             

#578 Keep On Keeping On.    Here's a question for you; what are you so committed to that you will not stop, no matter what. The thing you have determined not to quit even if it is tested?  Now here is something worth our talking about and for each of us to make the choice to keep on keeping on!                    

#577 Be Filled With Hope.    I've got something that if you could put in a bottle it would sell and sell.  What is it, it is hope. Isn't hope just extraordinary? it is the expectation of coming good, still it requires our patience doesn't it? It may seems fragile but also can give great strength.  Do you know of the love and hope connection?  Let's consider this right now….      

#576 Power to Love.    The subject of love can be found everywhere.  Love is sung about, written about, talked about, thought about, dreamed about, but where does it come from, What is the source, how do we come to find out what is the real of it?  Where is the place to plug into it, so to speak?  I'm thinking we need to talk about love right now….        

#575 Never Give Up Being Loving!     Stand strong with Love, stand strong loving God, stand strong loving others.  Cuz God never gives up loving you, working with you lovingly. To follow Jesus is to continue taking footsteps of love. And yes it's time to talk about this right now.               

#574 Rejoice in Truth, Expose Injustice.    Would you think that truth should ever be compromised?  I hope you would say, no, never!  Then shouldn't truth be followed and even if it costs us something?  How important is it then with so many voices in the world coming at us from all directions, to take a solid stand for the truth and with the willingness to expose what is unjust. Let's talk….                   

#573 Let's Forgive and Let it Go!     Once forgiven God does not keep record of our wrongs. Aren't you grateful for that?  And my friends I would call that Love with a capital L, don't you agree?  So how are we, when it comes to those we forgive?  This is well worth discussing, let's do so right now….            

#572 How Not To Ruin Love.    There are places where love won't grow, places that end and wreck and ruin the beauty of love.  Now, do we need to talk about such things, you bet we do, so let's get right to it.  There are great cautions here.            

#571 Recognize what isn't Love.    So very many over the ages have tried to tell us what love is and what it is not. Just imagine how many books, articles, songs have been written on the subject. But oh how great to be able to see, to read and to learn from, the One who is love, who came here and spoke, walked and lived out love before us, that would be Jesus, God in human flesh. What is love and what is it not, look to Jesus.  Friends, let's talk…. 

#570 God's Character Is LOVE. How do you define love? Is love defined individually or is there a reliable definition for all? How about God, can a match be made between Gods character and love? This is so important a subject and so valuable an understanding that each of us can greatly benefit from. Let's talk…. 

#569 Checking our Motivations.    Ever wonder to yourself; why do I do the things I do?  As well as; what is the actual purpose of my actions, what am I trying to accomplish? This is especially valuable when thinking about the things we do to show our love for others and for God?  Let's do some digging and see what is behind the true motives of our heart.  Let's ponder these all important issues right now… 

#568 Pray Like Jesus Prays.    It is time for us to begin to think of prayer as an act of love and for us to let that act of love flow.  Jesus loves you and He is praying for you, interceding over your life as our High Priest in Heaven at the right hand of the Father. So who are you going to love today through the act of prayer?  Let's get to it and talk this out now….  

#567 Compassionate in Action.     God has compassion on us, what a blessing.  He knows our conditions and circumstances, He even came here to live with us, and from Him came acts of loving compassion. He was and is love with arms and legs and now we are those who are His arms and legs, so let's get loving.  And let's get talking.         

#566 Forgive Like You Need To Be Forgiven.     Did you know that the religious leaders of Jesus day, in order to lower his reputation, called Him “The friend of sinners”?  They saw that title as a complete put down.  However for those who know they are sinners, and in need of forgiveness of sins the title is one that brings comfort, for Jesus waits on the humble who call out to HIm to be forgiven.  And to the forgiven by Him, to be the forgivers of wrongs committed against themselves. Let's talk….              

#565 No Greater Love.    What does love look like?  And, what is the greatest expression of love? How might you personally define love?   Is there an example that we can follow?  Let's consider that right now.  Glad you've joined us. 

#564 Sharing Gods Love With Those Around Us.  What would you say is the great telltale sign that you are a follower of Jesus Christ? Here is another way to put this; How do folks know that you are truly a Believer?  Let's talk now about the greatest way to show that God has impacted your life….            

#563 Love Like Jesus Did.    Do you have any people in your life that you would consider role models?  How about a specific role model for love?  Because we Believers know the Person who actually is Love, love with arms and legs who walked among us.  So let's look at Love, which is to say let's look at Jesus.  Today we consider the very best Role Model for Love.                     --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#562 All Aboard the Love Train.    Why exactly are we loving towards others?  What is the motivation of our hearts?  And where does our supply of love come from?  Are we loving in order to be seen as a loving person by others?  Our hearts and the motivation that comes from them tells the real story.  Just might be time for some pause and reflection. Let's get into it now….                        --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#561 Do I always like someone that I love?     Can you greatly dislike what someone is doing and still show them love?  In such a circumstance, can we really give God's love to that person freely?  One more before we jump to the discussion; Can we look at others through the eyes of God's love?  Here we go, let's talk, right now….                          --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#560 Is Love My First Go To?     Here's and expression you are likely to have heard; “you can not give away what you do not have.”  Oh how true that is, and when it comes to God's love and those times when we are lacking in love. We must go to God and His ever available store house of love and load up.  Get that love tank filled to the brim.  Let's talk right now….   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#559 A Love for us That Never Stops.    Don't you hate it when you are right in the middle of something and you run out of what you need to get the job done?  Today let's talk about something that you never need fear running out of, no not ever. It is available to us right now, and there is nothing greater, and nothing can stand in the way of its getting to us.  Let's talk, this is a good one.                              --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#558 Made Perfect in Love. Everyone at some point or another will face fears and anxious thoughts the question is what can we do with them? Can overwhelming thoughts and concerns be replaced, is there something big enough to push them out of the way? Indeed there is, and this is what we have found, join with us now won't you?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#557 Rescued by Love.    Imagine reaching out to God, Almighty, Everlasting God and calling him in the same way a child calls out to a loving dad.  You see the LORD of glory will love and adopt those who come to Him in faith, faith in His Son who is risen from the dead and forgives sins.  Are you His son or daughter?  Will you be found in His loving arms for eternity?  Let's explore this reality right now….    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#556 Get filled up with Love.    Interesting that what can fill our needs is gone after by some as a last resort.  And what is that, Gods love.  Which is readily available for the asking.  Remember that old song; What's love got to do with it?  How about this, everything!  But the kind of love we are speaking of is very very specific.  It is Gods love, the richest commodity in all the universe. Let's discuss this right now, shall we?                --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#555 Jesus Summarizes The Commandments.    Could you right now name the 10 commandments in order, without looking?  If you can, you may be one of the few, though at one time they were posted in every classroom and every courthouse. And suppose you had to pick which one is the greatest, which would you say is it?  How about this question; can the 10 commandments be sunned up in  one word? Let's talk right now….                        --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#555 Jesus Summarizes The Commandments.    Could you right now name the 10 commandments in order, without looking?  If you can, you may be one of the few, though at one time they were posted in every classroom and every courthouse. And suppose you had to pick which one is the greatest, which would you say is it?  How about this question; can the 10 commandments be sunned up in  one word? Let's talk right now….                        --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#554 Covet or Content You Choose.    Some commercials are so clever that you end up thinking you must have that something that you never wanted before.  Or perhaps someone wins or inherits something that has you feeling, why didn't that happen to me?  Let's consider today what might be behind thoughts like these and how to learn to be thankful and content when those thoughts want to creep in.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#553 Positive Motivation to Speak the Truth. To slip into lying is easy for some folks. However, imagine having a completely reliable friend, someone who out of there integrity could be trusted to speak truth to you. Let's agree, that is a person who could truly be a friend.  Now, imagine that friend is you. What are the benefits of leaving lies behind and living in truth?  This is well worth the discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#552 The Tangled Web.    What is the tangled web?  Here is one way to answer that; why did Pinocchio's nose grow?  It was on account of lying. What if all noses would grow after a lie, what a different world this would be.  Yet this is an extremely serious subject.  Let's talk about this right now….                   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#551 We Are Meant To Be Givers, Not Takers.     If we asked everyone we know the question; Have you ever stolen anything?  How many yes answers do you think we would get?  By the way; have you ever stolen anything?  Let's examine these questions today, let's do it right now….         --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#550 6 reasons not to break Commandment 7.    Yes this Is a follow up from our last devotional talk concerning marriage and infidelity.  The consequences of adultery are quite high and the cost in so many ways is hard to calculate.  Here we discuss more reasons and also encouragements to keep your marriage safe from the dangers of adultery.      Let's talk….  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#549 Damage to Others From Breaking Commandment 7.    Keeping this commandment brings so much good, it can't be overstated, just as the hurt and sorrows that come from breaking it are practically innumerable.  Keeping marriage as God intended should be everyones goal and not just for the family but for the culture at large.  Let's take a very practical look at keeping marriage safe and blessed.  Let's do that right now….           --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#548 Marriage is God's Creation for Us.    All marrieds know the anticipation of getting married.  It is a milestone in our lives and there are such joys and blessings to be experienced in Marriage.  Truly it is a gift from God.  But let's ask the question are there warnings as well that go along with saying your ‘I Do's?'  This is well worth the discussion, join us right now….     --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support

#547 Fireproof Marriages.    Is it possible to Fireproof a Marriage?  How about this; What are your thoughts on faithfulness in marriage?  How high is its value?  And in all relationships, isn't faithfulness a necessary ingredient?  We would call it absolutely necessary.  So in any relationship particularly in marriage it is paramount, especially in order to fireproof a Marriage?  Let's talk about this, right now…       --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dl-700/support