May 13, 2011
Unexpected Treasure
Amy Carroll
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
Devotion:
"Where is that goat?" the young Bedouin shepherd mutter
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (1 John 4:7) The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us. (Rom. 5:5) Ye have not received the s
"Angelic Beachcombers" Storming the Beaches of the Nations
They appeared to be angelic beings with metal detectors searching for treasure on the beaches of the earth. What seemed to be washed up upon the shores of life through storms and
Ecclesiastes 12 (New Living Translation)
Ecclesiastes 12
1 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” 2 Remember him before the light of
Today’s Truth
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy (Proverbs
May 12
The Comfortable Church
Matthew 28:16-20
I think it’s fairly evident that the society we live in is very self-centered, and this same characteristic can be present in a church. Whenever a local body of believers develops an inward focus, its
May 12, 2011
Mary Southerland
Today’s Truth
When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says (Proverbs 31:26, TLB).
Friend to Friend
Family is important to God. He created it before He created the church and
Genesis 12 (New Living Translation)
Genesis 12
The Call of Abram
1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation. I
May 11, 2011
Off-Season Training
Glynnis Whitwer
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3
Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said:
“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.
21 He changes times and seasons;
he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the di
Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication
12 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. 13 Now he had made a bronze platform, five cubits long, five cubits wide and three cubits high,[a] a
David’s Prayer of Thanks
16 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and prayed,
“Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 17 And now, O God, in addition to everything else, you speak of giving your serv
Ecclesiastes 3 (The Message)
Ecclesiastes 3
There's a Right Time for Everything
1 There's an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth:
2-8 A right time for birth and another for death,
A right time to plant and another
Feeling Emotional
Rachel Olsen
"Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me." John 14:1 (NLT)
Devotion:
Frustration hit me full force about a quarter 'til dawn that morning. I woke up to find my child was sick, again. With
April 19, 2011
Time is in His Hands
Wendy Pope
"So the sun stood still and the moon stayed in place until the nation of Israel had defeated its enemies." Joshua 10:13a (NLT)
Devotion:
Has there ever been a time when you longed for just a little mo
"The keys have to be released!" says the Lord. "The keys have to be released!"
I'm seeing a key right know. I'm seeing a treasure chest, and I'm seeing the key going into the chest. It's an ancient key, and in the round part of the key there is actu
SHATTERED LOVE: A PLEA FOR HELP APRIL, 2011 by admin
By Sharon D. Allison-Ottey, M.D. AKA “Dr. Sharon” is an energetic, motivating and insightful speaker and author who shares her expertise in the area of health, wholeness and self-esteem particula
April 19
Anointed for Burial
John 12:1-8
Imagine this scene. A woman walks into the annual church rummage sale with a beautiful collection of designer clothes worth thousands of dollars. She says, “I want to give this clothing to the Lord.” Then,