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In this episode of Pray the Word on Leviticus 22:31–33, David Platt challenges us to honor God with our thoughts, desires, and actions.Explore more content from Radical.
When we built our home, it stood on little more than a muddy, empty lot at the end of a gravel road. We needed grass, trees, and shrubs to match the surrounding Oregon foothills. As I got out my lawn tools and set to work, I thought of the first garden waiting for humans: “Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, . . . and there was no one to work the ground” (Genesis 2:5). The creation account in Genesis 1 repeats God’s assessment of creation: “it was good” (vv. 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31). However, it wasn’t complete. Adam and Eve needed to cultivate the ground—to exercise stewardship of God’s creation (v. 28). They weren’t meant to live in an unchanging paradise, but one that needed care and development. Since the beginning, God has been inviting humans to partner with him in His creation. He did it in the garden of Eden, and He does it with “the new creation” He makes of us when we put our faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Upon salvation, we’re not made perfect. As the apostle Paul says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world” (Romans 12:2). God works in us as we pursue a life pleasing to Him, “conformed to the image of his Son” (8:29). Whether it’s caring for the earth or caring for our new life in Christ, God has given us a gift we need to cultivate.
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Have you ever been fooled by someone? Doesn't feel good, does it? But the absolute worst is when we fool ourselves. We try to manage some problem on our own, or analyze a situation gone awry.The Bible has a better way of thinking about it.Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”We have to do two things here: give total control to God, and de-emphasize our own judgment. Sometimes our gut is wrong. Following our heart often ends in heartache.God doesn't mess up. He doesn't get it wrong. And He really longs to make it better for you.Do you remember a time when you put your life in God's hands? Maybe it was a really important career choice. Or a relationship that needed healing. Maybe your body needed healing. Whatever it was, recall that situation today as you wrestle with a new problem.Let's pray.Lord, every time we learn to trust you, it builds our faith a little more. You are a good God who always has our back. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen.Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How ravishing is the thought! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 2/5/2025 Bible: Jeremiah 31:3; Ephesians 1:3-4 Length: 1 min.
Mama, no matter what you're facing today—fear, uncertainty, or struggles that feel too big—remember this: God is with you!Isaiah 30:15 “This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…”Read this devotional HERE or join us on our YouVersion Bible plan HERE!
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Why Did God Create Everything? | January 5 Subtitle: Strength for Today Speaker: John Blevins III Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Devotional Date: 2/5/2025 Bible: Colossians 1:16 Length: 11 min.
In this episode of Pray the Word on Leviticus 19:18, David Platt challenges us to practice holiness by loving the poor and the oppressed.Explore more content from Radical.
Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comMatthew 23In the final week before Christ's crucifixion, He tells His disciples about the dangers of the scribes and Pharisees. After three years of patiently teaching these men, it is time to tell the world about them. Jesus first tells disciples to observe what the scribes teach if it is from God. But Christ warns them not to do what the Pharisees do. They seek to be noticed by men and to have places of honor because they lack humility. Jesus calls them hypocrites repeatedly, speaking about their lack of mercy and the underlying desire of their hearts to serve themselves. He addresses them openly and directly as “serpents”! And yet, as Jesus looks at them and all of Jerusalem, He is sorrowful that they will not repent and be gathered to Him and saved. It is easy to read this chapter and think about other people. But it is wiser to use this list of the Pharisees' failures as a test for our own lives. In Matthew 5, Jesus told His disciples their righteousness must exceed the Pharisees if they are to be in His kingdom. These men were self-righteous. Jesus calls us to be humble servants. They were hypocritical. Jesus asks us to live out our faith. They were legalistic. We must be led to obey from a God-like heart of mercy. They were superficial. We must be honest about what's happening in our hearts. They became obstacles for others. We must live and speak to draw people to Christ. Dear Father, we call upon Your help today, to be honest with ourselves and willing to evaluate our motives. Jesus taught so diligently to soften the hearts of the Pharisees, and they fought Him at every turn. Glorious Lord, help us to listen and to learn. May we be humble servants. Empower us to live out our faith with integrity. Build in us compassion and mercy for others. Will You create opportunities for us to help people and show them the way to Jesus? Most of all, reveal to us how much Jesus loves and yearns to save everyone. Thought Questions: - Will you do the hard thing today of looking for Pharisaical tendencies in your own life? How can this be incredibly healthy and needful? - How would you define “legalism”? Can you see how some focus so intensely on the letter of the law that they miss the love that encircles it? - What does it feel like to realize that Jesus is always yearning to gather you to Him, no matter what you have done? How will you respond?
In today's episode, Lauren Atkinson talks with Watermark member Jim Wimberly about Numbers 7-9. They discuss Numbers 8 and what the Bible instructs regarding retirement. They discuss how we are given two jobs, one of which is a big job from the God that we never retire from. Jim gives examples from his life of how he hasn't retired from the work of spreading the Gospel.
June’s eyes were fixed on the gray car beside her. She had to change lanes to exit the highway, but each time she tried to overtake it, the other driver seemed to speed up too. Finally, she managed to cut in front. Smug in her moment of triumph, June looked in the rearview mirror and smirked. At the same time, she noticed her destination exit passing her by. With a rueful smile, she recounted: “I was so fixated on overtaking that I missed my exit.” Such a slip can also happen in our desire to walk in God’s ways. When the religious leaders persecuted Jesus for not keeping the Jewish law (John 5:16), He warned that they’d become so fixated on studying and enforcing the law that they were missing the person the law pointed to: “These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life” (vv. 39-40). In trying to be right before God, the religious leaders focused on following the Jewish law and making sure everyone else did too. Likewise, in our zeal for God, we may keep up with good things—church attendance, Bible study, charity work—and even get others to join us. But we can become so focused on them that we miss the person we’re doing them for—Jesus. In all we do, let’s ask God to help us fix our eyes on Christ (Hebrews 12:2). He alone is “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6).
Today is Wednesday, February 5, 2025, The Feast of St. Titus, Bishop & Confessor, a 3rd class feast, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “The Interior Life of Mary,” a preview of the Sermon: “To Be a Light in This World,” today's news from the Church: “A Benedictine Monastery Reconnects to the Society of Saint Pius X,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: The Works of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (Angelus Press) “A Benedictine Monastery Reconnects to the Society of Saint Pius X” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/benedictine-monastery-reconnects-society-saint-pius-x-50372 “To Be a Light in This World” (SSPX Sermons) Watch on YouTube Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic...
Bible Reading: Psalm 9:7-10; Jude 1:20-22"Want to come check on a house with me?" Braxton's dad asked. Braxton didn't really want to, but he climbed into his dad's truck. His dad was a building contractor, and Braxton used to love seeing the houses he was building. But after his mom died, he didn't find it exciting anymore.They made their way to a messy yard. The ground was muddy with a big hole in it. "This doesn't look like a house," Braxton said.Dad smiled. "Not yet, but it will. Trust me."Braxton went with his dad again the next day and there was concrete in the hole. "Is that a basement?" Braxton asked."Sure is," Dad said as he walked around the edge of it to inspect the work.A few days later, Braxton was surprised to see the wooden outline of a house set up over the basement. After a while, he started to look forward to his visits.On the day they arrived to see men putting on siding, Braxton grinned. "Every day something new is done, and soon it will be ready to be lived in.""Pretty cool, right?" Dad said. "As builders, we get to add to a house a little each day. As Christians, we can see our faith be built up like that."Braxton turned from the house and stared at his dad. "Huh?""It's been hard to trust God since your mom passed away, hasn't it?" Dad asked. "Our lives were messy like this lot before the house was built."Braxton hugged himself. "Everything changed.""Little by little, though, we have learned to trust Him again," Dad said. "God has been taking care of us and building up our faith. That basement was like the first sign of us trusting God again when we remembered that Jesus, who died and rose again to save us, is still here with us and promises to make everything right one day. Each time the house had something added to it was similar to how God continued to show His love to us--like when He sent Grandma to help us and when He showed us it's okay to be happy again.""I miss Mom," Braxton said."Me too." Dad hugged him. "But I still want my faith and trust in God to be built up." –Emily AckerHow About You?Have you ever had to trust God through an especially hard time, such as the loss of a parent, grandparent, or friend? It can be hard to trust Him at times like that and can even feel like you're falling away from Him. But God still loves you, and His promises are still true. If Jesus has saved you, nothing can separate you from Him. He will continue to care for you and build your faith in Him.Today's Key Verse:Build each other up in your most holy faith…and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. (NLT) (Jude 1:20-21)Today's Key Thought:Trust God to build your faith
Gwen closed her eyes and didn't dare to even breathe. Japanese troops were right outside her house, looking for her and other missionaries.It was World War 2, and American forces in the Philippines were nearby. Just when Gwen and her friends thought someone would throw open the trapdoor to their basement hiding place, loud voices began to get dimmer.The enemy troops were distracted, and they left in a hurry!Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”God always shows up at the right time. If we can remember that, and commit ourselves to prayer and reading Scripture, we will not let fear overtake us.There are times we need to just be still, and wait on the Lord.He always knows just where we are, and what we need.Let's pray.Lord, help us to be calm when we want to run. By waiting on You, we also practice obedience. In Jesus' name, amen.Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.
Mama, what are you magnifying today—your problems or your God? When Linda faced an impossible situation, worship became her weapon.Psalm 13: 5-6 “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me.”Read this devotional HERE or join us on our YouVersion Bible plan HERE!
Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. What can help you make your faith strong? Meditate on Jude 1:20-21. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
putting on love as I let Christ‘s peace in God‘s word rule and dwell in me
In this episode of Arise+Abide, Sally and Curtis delve into Jonah Chapter 3, exploring the remarkable story of Nineveh's repentance. Following Jonah's deliverance from the belly of the great fish, God gives him a second chance to deliver His message to the people of Nineveh. The hosts reflect on Jonah's obedience, the simplicity and power of his prophecy, and the profound response of the Ninevites, from the king to the common people. They discuss themes of humility, repentance, and God's eagerness to show mercy to those who turn from their wicked ways. This episode challenges listeners to examine their own lives: Are we stepping down from the thrones we've placed ourselves on and putting God first? Tune in for an inspiring conversation about obedience, transformation, and the boundless compassion of God. Follow-Up Questions: How might the speakers' insights on obedience and humility apply to the listeners' own lives and faith journeys? [07:08] What other examples from the Bible or personal experiences could the speakers draw upon to further illustrate the themes of God's compassion and mercy? [10:51] How can the listeners actively seek to make God's character known to those around them, as the speakers emphasize is the purpose of God's interactions with His people?
Verse by verse study through the book of John Chapter Eighteen and Verse Twenty
A new MP3 sermon from Pineville Sovereign Grace Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God Does Not Love Everyone, Chap. 24-25 Subtitle: Devotional Speaker: Larry Phillips Broadcaster: Pineville Sovereign Grace Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 2/5/2025 Bible: John 9:39 Length: 14 min.
A new MP3 sermon from First Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Faith Is Required Subtitle: Together We Grow Speaker: Dr. T. J. Gentry Broadcaster: First Christian Church Event: Devotional Date: 2/5/2025 Bible: Hebrews 12:6 Length: 1 min.
A new MP3 sermon from First Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Me and We Subtitle: Daily 180 Speaker: Dr. T. J. Gentry Broadcaster: First Christian Church Event: Devotional Date: 2/5/2025 Length: 3 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Beloved, Blessed Forever-Kingdom Subtitle: Family Worship Speaker: James Hakim Broadcaster: Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian Event: Devotional Date: 2/4/2025 Bible: Psalm 132; 2 Samuel 7:1-16 Length: 10 min.
A new MP3 sermon from The Bible School at Bryn-Zion is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: You Ought to Speak as You Ought to Speak! Subtitle: Daily Devotions Speaker: Michael Easter Broadcaster: The Bible School at Bryn-Zion Event: Devotional Date: 2/4/2025 Bible: Ephesians 6:19-20; Romans 1:11 Length: 18 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church - St. Charles, IL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: He Himself is the Propitiation for Our Sins Subtitle: Devotionals Speaker: Jay Smith Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church - St. Charles, IL Event: Devotional Date: 2/2/2025 Bible: 1 John 2:1-2 Length: 5 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How does God execute His eternal plan? | February 4 Subtitle: Strength for Today Speaker: John Blevins III Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Devotional Date: 2/4/2025 Bible: Revelation 4:11 Length: 8 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God's Decrees Subtitle: Grace Audio Hymns Speaker: John Ryland Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 2/4/2025 Bible: Ephesians 1:3-7; Isaiah 46:9-10 Length: 2 min.
A new MP3 sermon from FairHavens Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Finding Contentment Message 1 Subtitle: Finding Contentment Speaker: Bob Kirkland Broadcaster: FairHavens Baptist Church Event: Devotional Date: 2/5/2025 Length: 4 min.
Listen to the Message by Pastor Hudson From Sunday, February 2, 2025 Solitary & Safe: How God Helps the Alone and Disregarded Empowered for Life: Introduction to the 21-Day Devotional Summary Welcome to Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #156! This is a special edition as we prepare for a 21-day devotional on Principles of Empowerment, beginning February 7th. The Power of God's Word Psalm 119:11 – "Your word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you." God's Word is a source of strength, guidance, and empowerment. In an age of overwhelming information, discerning God's voice is crucial (John 10:27). Jesus, as the Word of God, strengthens us when His Word abides in us. Understanding Sin and the Need for Direction Sin means "to miss the mark" (from archery). Without God's direction, we lack aim and purpose. True empowerment comes through aligning our lives with God's truth. Introducing the 21-Day Devotional Begins February 7th – short daily readings with scripture and reflection questions. Day 1 Theme: "Free Indeed – The Beginning of Empowerment" (John 8:31-32). Key thought: “In Christ, I am free indeed and free forever.” Reflection question: "What have I substituted for the true freedom that only Christ can give?" True freedom is a treasured inheritance through Christ. How to Participate Access the devotional at: NewCovenant.org BryanHudson.com Subscribe to receive daily email lessons at 5:30 AM. Each lesson includes a reflection question and personal insights. Final Encouragement Empowerment = Receiving the ability to do what you couldn't do before. Being in a community of faith provides strength and support. Listen to the recent sermon "Solitary and Safe" about the importance of spiritual family. Stay encouraged, stay strong, and let God's Word empower you! God bless!
In this episode of Pray the Word on Leviticus 16:30, David Platt reminds us how the blood of Christ covers our sins through faith.Explore more content from Radical.
Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comMatthew 22Jesus presents the parable of the wedding feast. A king holds a banquet for his son. They invite many who are unwilling to come. Many excuses are given. The king sends armies to destroy them! He then invites people off the street until the room is filled. One man comes unprepared and is sent out. “For many will be called, but few chosen.” This indicates that the kingdom requires responsiveness and faithfulness. The rest of the chapter consists of Jewish leaders trying to trap Jesus and diminish His influence. They ask about paying taxes. They ask about marriage in heaven. They question Him about the greatest law. On every occasion, He answers with integrity and righteousness. Jesus then asks them a single question about David and the Psalms, and they cannot answer Him. Jesus' question about David was a loaded one. They knew from prophecy the Messiah would be David's son. And yet David refers to Him as Lord. How can that be? The answer is that Christ is eternal and divine. The Messiah is Jesus! We would do well to embrace that truth. Instead of questioning Him, we can learn from Him. His answers here about paying taxes, eternal life, and loving God first, are powerful truths in our lives. In the end, we must realize the Father is calling us all to the feast for His Son. We must choose to attend the feast, give proper homage to the Son, and be faithful to Him. The alternative is God's wrath. God of limitless might, we know You will execute judgment on those who reject Your Son. You have called and invited and opened the door, and judgment is coming for all who make excuses. Lord God, help us to cast away all doubt and every temptation to turn from Your Son. Give us the wisdom to hear Him. His teachings on difficult topics like taxes and government, marriage and eternity, and loving You and others are exactly the beautiful truths You have provided for our good. Strengthen us to not just be the called, but the chosen. Thought Questions: - Do you ever make excuses when called to obey God and honor His Son? Will you resolve to cast those aside and answer the invitations of God? - You may be tested by questions like the Jews did with Jesus. Are you prepared to be like Him and always answer with humility and integrity? - Do you believe Jesus when He said the greatest two commandments are to love God fully and love your neighbor? How do you show that?
Join Emma Dotter as she unpacks the Nazarite vow from Numbers 4-6—a voluntary act of consecration to the Lord, open to both men and women, with specific commitments and a sacrificial conclusion. Listen in and think through these questions: What does it mean to be set apart? How is your heart posture toward pursuing holiness? How are you intentionally living a holy life by surrendering to the Spirit's leadership?
When theologian Todd Billings received a diagnosis of incurable blood cancer, he described his imminent mortality as like lights in distant rooms turning off or flickering. “As the father of a one- and three-year-old, I tended to think of the next few decades as an open expanse, assuming I would see Neti and Nathaniel grow and mature. . . . But in being diagnosed . . . there is a narrowing that takes place.” In thinking about these limitations, Billings reflected on Psalm 31, how God set David in a “spacious place” (v. 8). Although David spoke of being afflicted by his enemies, he knew that God was his refuge and place of safety (v. 2). Through this song, David voiced his trust in God: “My times are in your hands” (v. 15). Billings follows David in placing his hope in God. Although this theologian, husband, and father faces a narrowing in life, he agrees that he also lives in a spacious place. Why? Because God’s victory over death through Christ’s sacrifice means that we dwell in Christ, “the most spacious place imaginable.” As he explains, “What could be more broad and expansive than to share in His life by the Holy Spirit?” We too may cry in lament, but we can take refuge in God, asking Him to lead us and guide us (vv. 1, 3). With David we can affirm that we live in a spacious place.
Today is Tuesday, February 4, 2025, The Feast of St. Andrew Corsini, Bishop and Confessor, a 3rd class feast, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “The Salvation of the Leper,” a preview of the Sermon: “Calming the Tempest in Our Soul,” today's news from the Church: “Cardinal Calls on Police to Stop Faithful Praying the Rosary,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: The Works of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (Angelus Press) “Confirmation Dates Scheduled for the US District ” (SSPX.org) https://sspx.org/en/confirmations-us-district-2025-33540 “Calming the Tempest in Our Soul” (SSPX Sermons) Watch on YouTube Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which...
Bible Reading: Matthew 8:5-13Ezra and Louie took their remote control truck out to the driveway while Mom sat on the porch. Their little sister, Ophelia, was hopping around on a pogo stick. "Mom," Ophelia said, "I wish I had a remote control pogo stick. I could ride it, and you could make it to go up and down, up and down, all by itself. That would be fun!""Yeah, that would be cool!" Ezra said as he watched his sister.Mom laughed. "I've never heard of such a thing. Maybe you can invent one when you grow up.""But I want one now!" said Ophelia."I have an idea," said Mom. "When I give a command, do whatever I say. If I say to go left, you go left. If I say to go right, you go right. It's kind of like I'm moving you by remote control! How about that?" Ophelia grinned and nodded. "Ready?" asked Mom. "Okay, go straight ahead…turn left…turn left again…now go right…back up…go forward…stop!" Ophelia bounced around, laughing as she followed her mother's instructions. The boys joined in too, and soon they were taking turns giving and receiving commands.That night, Mom read a Bible story about a Roman leader who asked Jesus to heal his servant. "The centurion answered and said, 'Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.'""Jesus was pleased with that man's faith," Mom explained after she finished reading. "The servant was healed the moment Jesus said, 'So let it be done for you.'""Just like a remote control!" said Louie. "That's an interesting way to look at it," Mom said. "God made this world, and He controls everything in it--but not always like a remote control. He wants us to trust Him and follow His commands--just like Ophelia let me direct where her pogo stick went by following my directions. The man in the story believed Jesus was God and submitted to His authority by asking Jesus to do what he could not, knowing Jesus could do anything. That's the kind of faith we need to have too." –Tait E. PowellHow About You?Have you put your faith in Jesus? Are you listening to Him and following His commands? Or are you living the way you want? We can fool ourselves into thinking we're in control of our lives, but God is in control of everything. You can't save yourself or live a good life on your own--you need Jesus. Trust and follow Him. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.)Today's Key Verse:You, whose name alone is the Lord, are the Most High over all the earth. (NKJV) (Psalm 83:18)Today's Key Thought:Trust and obey Jesus
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Psalm 65, Proverbs 12 & Wisdom of Solomon 12: O Thou That Hearest Prayer by Shawn Ozbun
Do you find it hard to trust some people? Do you find it hard to trust…anyone? Our society is full to the brim of people who have been hurt, wounded, and devastated. It puts up a wall and we live behind it in silence and fear.After the fall of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, the people of that captive country were free for the first time to tell their stories. One woman said that she had been driven nearly insane by the dictator's torture chambers, but when he was gone, someone shared the love of Christ with her. And her mind and spirit were restored.She said that for the first time in her life, she could now trust. It opened her heart to beauty, friendship, and love. And most of all, she now loves her Savior with her whole, healed heart.Psalm 91:2 says, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”Your situation might not be as extreme as our Iraqi sister, but if you have trust issues, take them to Jesus and tell Him with your whole hurting heart that you need Him. He will meet you where you are!Let's pray.Lord, your love heals all kinds of pain. We thank you that your mercies endure forever. In Jesus' name, amen.Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.
Daily Dose: This life is short. But through Jesus, eternity is secure. No fear. No doubt. Just the promise of forever with Him. Are we living like eternity starts today? Video available at: https://youtu.be/d2_r0qF5K-c Message by Braden Weight.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Your great goodness! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 2/3/2025 Bible: Psalm 116:12; Psalm 31:19 Length: 1 min.
Mama, when life feels like a storm, where do you fix your eyes?
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