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Archive for March, 2009
Esteeming Others
Mar 30th
Throughout Scripture we are taught to put others before ourselves and to serve each other. Philippians 2:3-4 tells us not to do things through selfish ambition and conceit, but to esteem others as better than ourselves. These verses teach us to not only look out for our own interests, but also to look out for the interests of others.
In a society where everyone looks out for Number 1, these words grab ahold of us and encourage us to have a different world view than the average person does. Spiritual maturity is determined by our willingness to sacrifice our own desires More >
Classic Devotionals
Mar 24th
There are some books of devotions that have become classics. They have gone down through the years as best sellers because their message has related to people of multiple generations.
Streams in the Desert by L.B Cowman is one of these. The author, Cowman, was a missionary in China and Japan between 1901 and 1917. Her devotional was inspired both by her ministry experiences, and by taking care of her dying husband for six years. Streams in the Desert is renowned for being perfect for helping those who are spiritually dry, helping us draw closer to God
Streams in the Desert: An Updated Edition in More >Max Lucado Devotionals
Mar 22nd
One of the most popular writers of devotional books is Max Lucado.
Even his books that are not set up as daily devotions are often read along with the Bible as part of a Christian’s daily devotional time. Lucado has a way with words and can paint word pictures that capture our hearts and lead us into experiencing God in a new way.
One of the best ways to combine Bible reading with Max Lucado’s devotional thoughts is to read Grace for the Moment Daily Bible: Spend 365 Days reading the Bible with Max Lucado . Another one of his popular daily devotional More >
He is Mighty to Save!
Mar 22nd
Start your day worshiping with Hillsong! Let your spirit rise to catch the glory of what it means to be forgiven. Amazing love that we all can experience – all it takes is surrender.
Contemplate: John 3:16-21
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, More >
God of This City – Musical Devotional
Mar 21st
There are many hopeless people in our cities. And many cities face seemingly hopeless situations. Many cities are dealing with surging crime, poverty, and fiscal instability. As Christians rise up and pray for their cities, God will bring hope to the hopeless. Jesus Christ is our hope in our personal lives and in our communities.
Stop and think about how your prayers and time with God can affect the region where you live. Worship and pray with Chris Tomlin’s awesome song, “God of This City.”
I don’t know about you, but certain praise and worship music elevates my spirit to help me get More >
How to Use a Daily Devotional Resource
Mar 21st
Many people find that keeping a journal helps them during their devotional times. You can take notes about things that really speak to you from your devotional readings and from the Scriptures. Also you can make note of what you are praying about and answers to prayer.
Take time after reading and praying to be silent before the Lord. Allow Him to speak to you. Sometimes we are so busy reading and praying that we fail to listen for His still small voice.
Having daily devotions will strengthen you in your Christian walk and will prepare you to deal with the challenges More >
Devotional books can help us grow spiritually.
Mar 21st
Devotional books can help us grow spiritually by encouraging us to set aside time each day to spend in intimacy with God. These books can help us understand His Word and apply it to our lives. And they can encourage us to open our hearts in new ways to our Heavenly Father – allowing Him to speak to us and work in us.
However, reading devotional books is not a substitute for reading the Bible. They supplement the Word of God and often broaden our understanding of it. Make sure that you read the Bible and meditate on it, as well as contemplating the More >
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