Join Pastor Dave in prayer and Interaction with God using just God's Word. Grab a Bible if you can (NLT version), or DOWNLOAD our Word-By-Mail phone app to follow along in the NLT Bible there. Learn to really meet with God, and hear from God, using jus
Spend a minute this morning in prayer from Psalm 59:16. An encouraging way to begin your day.
Join Daisy as she shares her heart for the Alone With God journal and prays a prayer of thanksgiving.
As Christians, we are the beloved children of God, and we always have direct access to the Creator of the Universe at any time of the day. His infinite power, wisdom, and love are available to us, and he hears us the moment we pray. Join Daisy as she invites you to focus on 2 Chronicles 7:14 in this journal guide.
This world seems to have an overwhelming number of solutions for our problems. But Jesus simplifies our choices. No worldly temptation or distraction can satisfy us in the way he can because his satisfaction is eternal. Join Daisy as she invites you to focus on John 10:10 in this journal guide.To order the Alone With God daily journal, download the Word By Mail phone app from your app store or order at wordbymail.com
Have you been broken by the world you were born into? Maybe you have somehow been crippled by decisions you have made, or maybe from the decisions of others. If that is you today - God is seeking you. Pastor Dave brings hope to us from a message titled "Carried to The Table." Watch these 3 minutes and know God has already prepared a way to carry you to his table.
Spend a minute in prayer with Daisy rejoicing in the Lord from Psalm 30:5
Jesus spent forty days and nights in the desert and then was tempted, yet did not sin. As humans, we are all tempted, and it seems the enemy knows how to lure us away from God in our most desperate moments. Join Daisy in this Journal Guide as she reflects on Matthew 4:1-11. Order the Alone With God journal at wordbymail.com
As Christ-followers, God gives us the power to live a life of victory through the Holy Spirit. We are to be obedient in reflecting the light of Jesus to those around us, and allow others who may be different to let their light shine for the glory of God as well. Join Daisy in this journal guide as she invites you to meditate on this verse from Matthew 5:16.Order the Alone With God journal at wordbymail.com
As Christ-followers, God gives us the power to live a life of victory through the Holy Spirit. We are to be obedient in reflecting the light of Jesus to those around us, and allow others who may be different to let their light shine for the glory of God as well. Join Daisy in this journal guide as she invites you to meditate on this verse from Matthew 5:16.Order the Alone With God journal at wordbymail.com
Spend a minute with Daisy in prayer reflecting on peace using John 16:33.
Jesus tells us the Holy Spirit is his representative, and as such, he leads us into all truth. He is also the Person of the Godhead that lives within us, bringing us peace of mind and heart. Join Pastor Dave as he walks through the Daily Journal page of your Alone With God journal, focused on John 14:25-28.
Pastor Dave shares the Alone With God journal, showing you what it looks like and how it works, including the audio guides.You can order your copy at: https://wordbymail.com
It is in our time Alone With God that we become transformed as we listen and respond to what the Holy Spirit impresses on our hearts through God's Living Word. Pastor Dave brings encouragement in this 1 min clip from the Alone With God series.Order your Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/pre-order-journalWatch the series here: https://wordbymail.com/alone-with-god
As humans, no matter how hard we try, we eventually let people down. It's just who we are as humans. But God never lets us down. He knows us to our very core, and he doesn't abandon us no matter how messy or chaotic our lives get. There is no limit to his love. Join Daisy as she invites you to meditate on Isaiah 54:10 today.You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
Our sin can make us feel enslaved and overshadowed by this dark entity. But when Jesus saves us, he calls us to a new life and a new purpose, and he gives us a new identity. In that identity, we are free from the past and any condemnation of the old identity. Join Daisy as she invites you to reflect on Romans 8:1-2 today.You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
Jesus asked his disciples at Caesarea Philippi who the world says he is. Then he asked, "Who do you say I am?" Who we believe Jesus is, truly, and what authority we believe he has in our lives will determine everything about our relationship with him. Walk with Pastor Dave through this journal guide zeroing in on Matthew 16:15. Order the Alone With God journal at wordbymail.com
What was it about Jesus being baptized that pleased God so much? And why did Jesus get baptized in the first place? Join Daisy as she invites you to meditate on Matthew 3:16-17 today.You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
When we mess up today, it's refreshing to know tomorrow is a brand new day with a new opportunity to experience God's love, mercy, and faithfulness. No matter how many times we have to repent, he is always willing to embrace us again. Join Daisy in this journal guide in Lamentations 3:22-23. (6 min)You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
Jesus tells us three things we must do to follow him. Jesus begins by saying we need to give up our own way, which may be the most difficult thing we can do. In this Journal Guide, Pastor Dave walks us through these verses with a laser focus on this phrase from Mark 8:34Order the Alone With God journal at wordbymail.com
Spend a minute this morning in a short prayer reflecting on Hebrews 6:19. What a great way to start your day!
Frequently, trusting people is difficult. We don't like being vulnerable or exposed to what could happen if that trust is broken. However, God always keeps his promises, and he never leaves us. Join Daisy in your alone time with God today, and walk through this journal guide on Hebrews 13:5-6. You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
When Jesus called Simon Peter and Andrew and told them, "Come, follow me," they immediately responded to this official call to discipleship. Have you heard Jesus calling you? How will you respond? Join Daisy in this guided devotion reflecting on these verses from Mark.You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/pre-order-journal
Why can't the world give us peace as Jesus can? Because Jesus, himself, is Peace. It's his very presence, and he promises to always be with us. Don't let your hearts be troubled. Neither let them be afraid. This 3 min clip is from the final message in the "Becoming a Disciple" series, titled "I Am With You Always."The "Becoming a Disciple" series can be watched or read here: https://wordbymail.com/becoming-a-disciple
The Disciples didn't fully understand what it means to truly be following Jesus. We often don't "get it" spiritually, either. We can see Jesus halfway and not all of who he is. However, as Pastor Dave explains, there is hope for us. Come meditate on these verses, and consider how they apply in your life. Watch the "Mark" series: https://wordbymail.com/mark
Desire - what does that word mean in your relationship with God? Are you desiring what he wants for you, or are you choosing your own way? Learning to trust God is a critical piece to surrendering your own desires and longing for his will in your life. Join Daisy as she invites you to meditate on Psalm 37:4 today. (8-min)Get your copy of the Alone With God journal at: https://wordbymail.com/pre-order-journal
In your Alone With God journal, the "Encountering The Father" page is there for you to look back over your week and remember what God has been doing in your life this past week. Join Pastor Dave as he guides you through this page and prays a promise from Psalm 37:4.You can order your copy of the Alone With God journal by downloading the Word By Mail app in your app store or at wordbymail.com
John the Baptist could be considered the appetizer for Jesus. As a Christian, have you ever thought about your life as being an appetizer for Jesus' return? Join Daisy as she invites you to meditate on Mark 1:7 and dig into this verse. (5-min)Get your copy of the Alone With God journal at: https://wordbymail.com/pre-order-journal
Transparent trust developed over time in an environment seeking to embrace God's Word and apply it to all areas of our lives is critical. This allows truth to be spoken and invites the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives. This 3 min clip in the "Becoming a Disciple" series is from the 7th message titled "Transformation."The "Becoming a Disciple" series can be watched or read here: https://wordbymail.com/becoming-a-disciple
When we trust in, take delight in, and commit everything we do to the Lord, he has promises for us. These verses in Psalm 37 are instructional and full of hope because as we align ourselves with God's will in our lives, our personal relationship with him grows. Join Pastor Dave as he walks us through this journal guide. (13-min)Order your copy of the Alone WIth God journal: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
Jesus didn't pour his life into hundreds of people to carry his message forward to the world. Instead, Jesus made disciples of twelve men through intentional, committed relationships. This 3-minute clip in the "Becoming a Disciple" series is from the 6th message titled, "Make Disciples."The "Becoming a Disciple" series can be watched or read here: https://wordbymail.com/becoming-a-disciple
Being burdened and weary seems part of this life; however, it doesn't have to be. Jesus says to come to him, and he will give us true rest, which results from exchanging our burdens for his rest. This is accomplished through living a fully surrendered life in Christ, learning from him, settling into the essence of God, and being one in relationship with him. Join Daisy in this guided journal devotion as she encourages us to meditate, apply, and respond to God's Word from Matthew.You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
The Disciples were afraid because the storm they were in was terrifying. So often, we are scared of our situation or circumstances, and we can panic. Jesus told his Disciples (and us), "Do not be afraid." That sounds easy, but many of us fail miserably at not having fear. Jesus came to calm our storms. Join Daisy as she walks us through these verses from Mark and encourages us to meditate, apply, and respond to God's Word.You can order the Alone With God Journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
Jesus is not asking us to try really hard to clean up our own life, or be religious, or obey a list of to-dos. The transformation of our lives comes through a love relationship with him. This 3-minute clip in the "Becoming a Disciple" series is from the 5th message titled, "Teach.""Becoming a Disciple" series: https://wordbymail.com/becoming-a-disciple
Jesus gives his Disciples, and us, a prioritized commandment. Jesus says we are to love each other just as or in the same way and to the same extent that he has loved us. And then he gives the why. But what does it all mean to us in our real lives? Join Pastor Dave in this guided devotion and marinate in this section of scripture.You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/pre-order-journal
What does baptism symbolize? See a deeper identification with God and a far deeper meaning in baptism as Pastor Dave shares the meaning of two Greek words. This 3 min clip is from the 4th message in the "Becoming a Disciple" series, titled "Baptize.""Becoming a Disciple" serieshttps://wordbymail.com/becoming-a-disciple
This is a great opportunity to get to know Daisy Davis, who will be doing a lot of these Alone With God Journal guides for you. Daisy really pours her heart out in this 12-minute devo. So get your Alone With God Journal, open your Bible to Luke 5:12-15, and maybe read through it before you start. Daisy will be reading from the NIV.If you don't have an Alone With God Journal you can order one or download the journal page at https://wordbymail.com/For the MEDITATE section. You might want to wait until about 9:38 in the audio, then pause and write in the MEDITATE section, and then you can write in the APPLY and RESPOND and PRAY sections when Daisy asks you to.TEXT US with any questions or for any reason at (877) 790-9673. May God bless your time alone with him.
As Jesus is preparing you to GO make disciples, does that cause fear and doubt in you? Look closely at Jesus and get sure. 3 min clip from the third message in the "Becoming a Disciple" series, titled "GO!"
Spend a minute this morning in a short prayer reflecting on Psalm 143:8. What a great way to start your day!
Our God wants us to know him personally. He does not want to be an impersonal spiritual force in your life. He comes personally for you. Know him this Christmas season and beyond - personally.
What's in a name? When that name is Jesus - everything is in that name! There's only one gift that is eternally important - the gift of Jesus. "God is Salvation." What does that name mean to you personally?
Jesus tells us three things we must do to follow him. Once we do the first, the other two come easily. In this 3 min clip from the second message in the "Becoming a Disciple" series, Pastor Dave explains what this step is.Get the Word By Mail phone app in your app store for more teaching and encouragement.
Who you say Jesus Christ is will affect your life both here and eternally. This 3-min clip from the "Becoming a Disciple" series shows us that Jesus began the Great Commission by stating his authority.
God's Word can be plainly and simply known by the context of what you are reading. This 3-min clip from the "Alone With God" series explains this critical rule for correct Biblical interpretation. Download the Word By Mail phone app: www.wordbymail.com/#phoneapp
Aligning our hearts and prayers with God's will is the pinnacle of the Christ-follower's prayer life. This 3-min clip from the "Alone With God" series shares how we can do exactly that.Download the Word By Mail phone app: www.wordbymail.com/#phoneapp
Jesus wants to radically change every part of your life. We begin to be transformed by God when we respond to what he calls us to do in obedient, faithful action. Allow these 3 minutes in the "Alone With God" series to give you inspiration and courage to do exactly that. Download the Word By Mail phone app: www.wordbymail.com/#phoneapp
Application of God's Word in our life is where true transformation occurs. Apply God's Word personally through the Holy Spirit and start a fire in your own life! These 3 minutes from the "Alone With God" series will strengthen your spirit today and give you hope. Download the Word By Mail Phone app: www.wordbymail.com/#phoneapp
Our entire time alone with God is directed by God's Word. Desire his words more than life, and marinate in them today. This 3-minute clip from the "Alone With God" series will encourage you to soak up what the Lord has to say to you.
Have you ever felt the "other guy" is getting ahead? Are we measuring with the right tools? Take 3 minutes and listen to this clip from the "Ecclesiastes" series - be encouraged.
Having a supernatural, transforming relationship with God is absolutely possible. The first step is getting alone with him. Listen to this 3-minute clip from the "Alone With God" series for encouragement on how to do exactly that.
Joshua 1:1-9 gives great inspiration to have courageous faith and fearless obedience. And as we do, the Lord promises to be with us wherever we go. Be sure to download the Word By Mail phone app from your app store for more teaching and devotions.
In Mark 1:16-20, Jesus calls his first four Disciples, and we see how they answered. As Christ-followers, we are called to a deeper and deeper relationship with Jesus. The Lord of Heaven is calling you personally. Answer the call.