May 18, 2014–The Immediate and The Important

You’re out shopping in a mall when your child throws a temper tantrum because you said: “No. I’m not buying that toy for you.” Passers-by are giving you the evil eye or the knowing nod or the sympathetic smile. Clearly you and your sour child are in … [Continue reading]

May 17, 2014–TRAIN YOUR SPIRIT

(Be blessed by this DWOD for May 17, 2014 by guest contributor Gloria Copeland) It [grace] has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, … [Continue reading]

May 16, 2014–The $10 Challenge

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(Be blessed by this DWOD for May 16, 2014 by guest contributor Os Hillman) Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin."  (John 8:34) "I hate being late," my friend lamented. "It has been a problem for me all my … [Continue reading]

May 15, 2014–The Luxury of Great Peace

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  (John 14:27) Your chains have no power to remain when Christ is your King because as a child of the … [Continue reading]

May 14, 2014–The Greatest is Love

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And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) The greatest gift that God offers mankind is His unfailing love.  When God’s love penetrates your heart, you are filled with an awe that is … [Continue reading]

May 13, 2014–Think About The Consequences

A friend was sharing his experience with the service department of a local dealership. He had taken his truck in for a routine oil change and maintenance check. When he came home and checked the bill, he noticed that they had used 5W30 oil instead of … [Continue reading]

May 12, 2014–WARFARE OR BREAKTHROUGH STORY

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(Be blessed by this DWOD for May 12, 2014 by guest contributor Lance Wallnau) It is a common thing. You throw yourself into the activity surrounding your dream only to discover that things don't work out as expected. You get knocked down or set … [Continue reading]

May 11, 2014–Call Her Blessed

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Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” (Proverbs 31:28-29) Something totally unplanned for happened at our Mother’s Day Service this year. The Lord … [Continue reading]

May 10, 2014–The Guest becomes The Host

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Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. (Luke 24:30-31) Let’s say that you invited me and … [Continue reading]

May 09, 2014–Your Captivity By Poverty Has Ended

YOUR CAPTIVITY BY POVERTY HAS ENDED “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, … [Continue reading]