July 27–Six Secrets to Overcoming Sin–Part 1

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(Be blessed by this DWOD for July 27, 2014 by guest contributor Shyju Matthew) The issue of sin is something that a Jesus lover cannot afford to ignore. That’s because our Master said, “If you love Me, you will obey My commandments.” Becoming … [Continue reading]

July 26, 2014–Follow-Through Prevents Falling Through

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In the summer of 1981, the United Church of Canada sent me on a four month internship to two churches in Northern New Brunswick. My living quarters during this stint was a cute little one-bedroom house located right on the premises of Upsalquitch … [Continue reading]

July 25, 2014–Asking for Help activates Hope

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Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22) (Thanks to DWOD subscriber Jewelcy Jawahar for forwarding this story in an e-mail. FYI, Jewelcy and I were classmates from Grades 1-5 at Morton English Primary … [Continue reading]

July 24, 2014–Hearing and Doing Like Jesus

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will … [Continue reading]

July 23, 2014–What You Focus on Matters

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(Be blessed by this DWOD for July 23, 2014 by guest contributor Doug Addison) How you view a situation is vital. If you continually focus on what is wrong or the reasons why you can’t do something, you eventually convince yourself that you can’t … [Continue reading]

July 22, 2014–See Yourself Strong

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(Be blessed by this DWOD for July 22, 2014 by guest contributor Gloria Copeland) And we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. (Numbers 13:33) How does the devil see you? Does he see you as a terrifying and mighty … [Continue reading]

July 21, 2014–The Gift of Spurring Others On

Neil Berg

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…(Hebrews 10:24) Neil Berg and I first met in 1985 when I was called to serve Rosemont United Church in Regina, Saskatchewan. I quickly discovered that he was a musician … [Continue reading]

July 20, 2014–Hey! I know your name!

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On Monday, July 14, Sulojana and I were blessed with the opportunity to attend a meeting hosted by Eagle Worldwide Ministries in our region. Joshua Mills, son of our good friends, Ron & Nancy Mills was ministering that night. As with any meeting … [Continue reading]

July 19, 2014–The Unbroken Gaze of the Soul

Nicole Warden

(Be blessed by this DWOD for July 19, 2014 by guest contributor Nicole Warden) Peter sees someone walking on the water. “Jesus, if it's You, tell me to come to You on the water.” It is Jesus…He has no choice but to say: “Come”. Peter steps out of … [Continue reading]

July 18, 2014–Three Keys to Going Forward

Lance Wallnau

(Be blessed by this DWOD for July 18, 2014 by guest contributor Lance Wallnau) Why Are You Waiting? It is a noble thing to be conscientious about doing the will of God, but I wonder if too much caution isn't often an evidence of a misunderstanding … [Continue reading]