Posts with the category “daily-devotion”
Nailed and Staying Nailed
by Ministry Support on May 16th, 2026
Do you ever wonder where your sin went?
The moment that Jesus died on the cross and He cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" something happened. In that moment, He took on my sin and your sin. He who had no sin took our sin.
All of your sin that would ever condemn you, anything that you have ever done in rebellion against God—it was nailed to the cross. Read More
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Walking Humbly with God
by Ministry Support on May 15th, 2026
Are you walking humbly with God? If so, I pray you will continue to do so. If not, I hope you will repent of your disobedience, and that you will come before Him with a desire to walk closely and humbly with Him. Read More
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Never Stop Worshiping
by Ministry Support on May 14th, 2026
The angels never stop worshiping. Night and day, they continue to worship the Lord; they never stop. That needs to apply to us; because they don't stop, we shouldn't stop. That doesn't mean you sing songs all the time, but you are honoring God all the time. Nothing is more important than for you to stay lined up with Him when you worship Him. If you are having a difficult time aligning and looking at the throne, you need to worship until you are aligned with the throne, and then stay right there. Read More
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God Is Keeping the Report
by Ministry Support on May 13th, 2026
Are you keeping track of your good deeds?
Let's go do it. You don't have to turn in a report; God is keeping the report. You will send it on to heaven. Just be who Jesus has called you to be—someone who cares for the hurting. This will confirm in your heart that you know that you know that you know Him.
I love that phrase: You don't have to turn in a report.
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The Center of Your Hula Hoop
by Ministry Support on May 12th, 2026
Do you know what sin really is?
The Bible tells us that we are born with a sin nature. If you don't understand the sin nature, just look at a two-year-old child. They don't share their toys without a fight. Their world is focused on their hula hoop.
Everything inside that hula hoop is theirs. My toys. My snacks. My mommy. My attention. Me, me, me. Read More
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Driving Forward, Looking Backward
by Ministry Support on May 11th, 2026
Are you living in the past?
With many people, you are trying to move forward while you are looking backward. Do you know what will happen if you are driving forward while looking in the rear-view mirror? You are headed for a wreck!
Many of us don't realize that we should not live in the past. We don't have to condemn ourselves any longer. Read More
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You're Still in Process
by Ministry Support on May 10th, 2026
Are you frustrated with your spiritual progress?
God knows there are moments when you are all in. Because we are living in skin suits, sometimes we act like we are not all in and we are in process. This is what the doctrine of sanctification involves. We are being set apart and some of us are a real piece of work.
I love that phrase: Some of us are a real piece of work. Read More
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A Hospital, Not a Showcase
by Ministry Support on May 9th, 2026
What kind of place is the church supposed to be?
Remember this: "The church is a hospital for sinners, not a showcase for saints!" Sometimes we invert that and think we are here for show. We are here to help because all of us need help.
I've watched people avoid church because they think they have to get cleaned up first. They think they need to fix their lives, quit their bad habits, and get their act together before they're welcome. Read More
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Bought Back
by Ministry Support on May 8th, 2026
Let me tell you a story about a little boy, years and years ago. The boy made a little small sailboat. He worked on it and worked on it. He painted it and put little sails on it. He made it his very own. Finally, the day came when he went to a huge body of water. He put the little sailboat on the water, and a huge gust of wind came and blew that little boat far away.
He watched as his little boat that he had spent hours and weeks on. On its first launch, it was blown far away completely out of sight. There was no hope for him to get his boat back. It broke his heart. Read More
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Worrying Won't Get You Anywhere
by Ministry Support on May 7th, 2026
Choosing to refrain from worrying is not an option, but rather a biblical command Paul states in his letter to the Philippians. He says, “Do not be anxious about anything” (Philippians 4:6). But he doesn’t stop there. He continues on, encouraging the Philippians then and us today to bring everything we’re worried about to God. Read More
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Someone With Skin On
by Ministry Support on May 6th, 2026
I am here today because God brought many people into my life to encourage me. I attended a church while I was in college. I filled out a card with my name and address. A deacon came from that church in Houston, Texas. On a Saturday morning, he knocked on the door and said, "I saw that you came to our church last week, and I just wanted to come by and invite you to come back. We would love to have you here." Read More
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Come Expecting
by Ministry Support on May 5th, 2026
What do you expect when you come to God?
I know why you are here today. You are here because there is an expectation on your part that you will open up your life. You are opening your heart and your ears, longing for God to speak to you.
He certainly will.
The reason you are here in this auditorium is that you have the presupposition that God will touch your life. You came believing something would happen. You came expecting to encounter Him. Read More
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Triumphing Over Them
by Ministry Support on May 4th, 2026
In the ancient world, when a general won a great victory, he would parade his defeated enemies through the streets. The captives were stripped of their weapons, chained, humiliated, displayed for everyone to see. It was a public declaration: "The battle is over. We won. They lost."
That's what Jesus did to satan and all the powers of darkness at the cross. Read More
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Listen Before You Give
by Ministry Support on May 3rd, 2026
Should you help everyone who asks?
I pray that you would not give indiscriminately, rather you would do ministry prayerfully. Do you know the difference?
The difference is listening to the Holy Spirit before you act.
Not every need that crosses your path is your assignment. God may have another plan for that person. He may have someone else in mind to meet that need. He may be working something out in their life that your quick fix would actually interrupt. Read More
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Thank You for Coming
by Ministry Support on May 2nd, 2026
Have you ever thanked Jesus for coming?
I have walked the path from the top of the Mount of Olives down into Jerusalem many times. It's the same path Jesus rode down on Palm Sunday. On one of my visits to Israel, some citizens of Jerusalem were walking toward us on that same path.
They looked at our group, and they were full of joy. They said to us, "Thank you for coming. Thank you for coming." Read More
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Your Free Trip Is Coming
by Ministry Support on May 1st, 2026
Have you ever wanted to visit the Holy Land?
Scripture tells us that believers will be taken out and snatched away with a violent force. God will send Jesus to collect His saints, and then the Bible tells us that we will come back with Him.
That is when your "free" Holy Land trip will take place.
Jesus will set foot on the Mount of Olives. The earth will split north to south. The mountain will rise up and water will flow from the tip of the mount all the way down to the En Gedi. Read More
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Aligning Our Hearts With God's Heart Through Prayer
by Ministry Support on April 30th, 2026
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4
Prayer is not just a means of presenting our requests before God; it is a sacred opportunity to align our hearts with the heart of our Heavenly Father. Psalm 37:4 reminds us that when we delight ourselves in the Lord, He graciously grants the desires of our hearts. However, this verse holds a deeper truth about the transformative power of prayer in shaping our desires to align with God's will.
When we enter into prayer with a heart of delight in the Lord, our focus shifts from solely seeking personal fulfillment to desiring what pleases Him. As we draw near to God in prayer, spending time in His presence and meditating on His Word, our hearts begin to align with His heart. Our desires are refined and purified as we learn to prioritize His Kingdom and seek His purposes above our own. Read More
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Obeying the Word of God
by Ministry Support on April 29th, 2026
"Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me."
—John 14:21
As His children, we are called to align our lives with the Word of God. But let me ask you something personal—are you negotiating with God about something He has clearly told you to do? Maybe you've given your life to Christ, but you haven't taken that next step of obedience—baptism.
Now, baptism itself doesn’t save you. It’s not the water that washes away your sins. The thief on the cross, who was saved just before his death, never made it to the baptismal pool. Salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone. If you think baptism as an infant took away your sin, it’s time to rethink that. Baptism is not what saves us; it’s an encounter with Christ that changes us. Read More
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The Spirit's Testimony in Us
by Ministry Support on April 28th, 2026
"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children." (Romans 8:16)
If you’ve ever had a moment when you turned from sin and placed your faith in Jesus, then the Holy Spirit lives in you. The Spirit is not distant; He is personal. He speaks to you in ways that resonate with who you are. He knows how to get your attention, and He knows exactly what you need. You might chalk it up to “self-talk,” but it’s actually “Spirit talk.”
When you live in alignment with Christ, you begin to recognize the Spirit’s nudge. It’s not about following rules; it’s about being led by the Holy Spirit in your everyday decisions. The Spirit prompts you to do the right thing at the right time, even for people you may never have expected to help. Living a Spirit-led life means listening for His guidance rather than simply following a set of rules. Read More
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Struggles Are Guaranteed
by Ministry Support on April 27th, 2026
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
As a follower of Christ, prayer is a very important part of life. Do you realize there is not just one way to pray? God wants you to learn to communicate with Him and pour your heart out to Him. Regardless of your circumstances, good or bad, communicate with God.
No matter what situation you find yourself in, you need to talk to your Heavenly Father and invite Him to make a difference in your life. Read More
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Are Your Ready?
by Ministry Support on April 26th, 2026
"Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9)
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21)
Let me ask you a question. “If Jesus came today, are you ready?” Has there been a moment in your life when you turned from sin and placed your faith in Christ? Have you given your life to Christ? Are you ready for Christ’s return? If it happened today, are you ready?
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Heaven May Be Closer Than You Think
by Ministry Support on April 25th, 2026
"You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." — Luke 12:40
Are you living like Jesus could return today?
We are living in a very volatile time. Therefore, we need to be on point and ready for Christ to come. We need to be Biblically centered. This should be our number one priority. Our perspective needs to be a Biblical worldview. Our interpretation of present events needs to be directed by the testimony of the Word of God.
When I look at what is happening globally—with Iran, with China, with Russia, with what's occurring in our own country—I see all the ingredients for the End of Days right now. Read More
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Don't Be a Feather
by Ministry Support on April 24th, 2026
"Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming." — Ephesians 4:14
Are you standing or floating?
I encourage you to stand with Israel and stand with a Biblical knowledge of what is right and what is wrong in our culture. As a believer, it is important that you take a stand. If you do not stand, you will be like a feather in the wind. Wherever it blows, you will go.
As a child of God, stop bending to the culture.
You have heard it said, "Any old dead log can float down the stream, but it takes a different character to stand for what the Bible says." That is where we stand as a church.
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We're All Messed Up
by Ministry Support on April 23rd, 2026
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." — Romans 5:8
Do you think you're too broken for God to use?
I am surprised that God would use any of us! You have heard me say it many times, "We are all messed up." It says a lot about His grace and His long-suffering with us.
Every single person God has ever used was flawed. Moses was a murderer. David was an adulterer. Peter denied Jesus three times. Paul persecuted the church. Yet God used each of them powerfully for His kingdom. Read More
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Keep the Fellowship Flowing
by Ministry Support on April 22nd, 2026
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." — 1 John 1:7
Why do believers need to confess sin?
This confuses some people. If all my sins were forgiven when I gave my life to Christ, why do I need to keep confessing?
Here's the answer: When you give your life to Christ, you are saved. Sin is dealt with at that moment of salvation. Your relationship with God is secure. But after that moment, the only reason you need to confess sin is to make sure the fellowship flows. Read More
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Salt Prevents Decay
by Ministry Support on April 21st, 2026
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." — Matthew 5:13
What happens when believers are removed from a culture?
Scripture tells us that believers will be taken out and snatched away with a violent force. If believers on this planet are taken out, the very salt and light of the world will be gone.
When you take out the believers who love Israel and love the Word of God, we will have a nation that has lost its direction. You can see how quickly things could turn.
Have you ever thought about what salt does? In the ancient world, salt was a preservative. Before refrigeration, salt kept meat from rotting. It slowed decay. It preserved what would otherwise spoil. Read More
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Obedience in Every Area
by Ministry Support on April 20th, 2026
"We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, 'I know him,' but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person." — 1 John 2:3-4
Is there an area of your life where you're not obeying God?
When you read the Word of God, do you obey it? In every area of your relationships, do you make your emotional decisions based upon the Word of God?
Let me get specific.
The Bible tells us that believers are not to be yoked together with unbelievers, especially in marriage. Many people try to practice "romance evangelism." They think, "I can win them to Christ." But God does not want believers dating non-believers. Why? Because anyone you date is a potential marriage partner. Read More
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The Lens You Look Through
by Ministry Support on April 19th, 2026
"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ." — Colossians 2:8
How do you interpret what's happening in the world?
We are living in a very volatile time. I know that many of you watch what is happening globally and you are wondering what will happen next. When you look at what is occurring in our country internally and politically, you see what is occurring militarily with our country and Israel. What is happening and where are we headed?
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Actively in Love
by Ministry Support on April 18th, 2026
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." — Romans 12:11
Is your faith active or passive?
Fall in love with Jesus. That Spirit will flow through your life and you will be glad to hang around other believers who you love. That will make a fulfilling life. That is what you are seeking.
But here's what you need to understand: It is not passive; it is very active. You are actively in love with Jesus.
Passive faith waits for something to happen. Active faith pursues Jesus daily. Passive faith hopes things work out. Active faith obeys regardless of feelings. Passive faith shows up on Sunday. Active faith serves all week long. Read More
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Put All Your Weight Down
by Ministry Support on April 17th, 2026
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5
What does it mean to believe?
The word believe is a word that describes putting all your weight on Jesus, the Son of God. Let's compare this to the seat you are occupying right now. You are putting all your weight on this seat.
Many of you came into this auditorium and sat down without a moment's hesitation in your "assigned seat." You had the presupposition that this chair would not break. You did not test it out. You simply put all of your weight on this chair, and you are still doing that. Read More
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Get to Know Them Now
by Ministry Support on April 16th, 2026
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." — John 13:34
Do you know the people sitting around you at church?
Think about it. You will spend all eternity with believers. Look at the person who is sitting next to you. Look at the person who is sitting behind you. Do you want to spend eternity with them?
You might say, "I don't even know them." Read More
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Walking Toward the Light
by Ministry Support on April 15th, 2026
"If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." — 1 John 1:6-7
Are you walking in the light?
This is one of the first questions 1 John asks to help you verify your faith. In other words, are you doing what God wants you to do? Are you living like He wants you to live? Do you have a propensity toward wanting to honor the Lord? Read More
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Knowing in Your Knower
by Ministry Support on April 14th, 2026
"Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." — John 17:3
Do you know that you know?
There's a word in 1 John 5:13 that we need to understand. It's the word "know." It comes from the Greek word "ginosko." It describes intimate knowledge. You know in your knower that you know Him.
This isn't head knowledge. This isn't intellectual agreement. This is deep, personal, intimate knowledge—the kind of knowing that settles in your bones. Read More
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The Front Row Surprise
by Ministry Support on April 13th, 2026
"But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first." — Matthew 19:30
Who do you think will have the best seats in heaven?
Many of you think that Mother Theresa, Billy Graham, and others will be on the front row in heaven. Maybe they will be, but I will be up in the cheap seats with you guys in the balcony. I will just be glad to be in the building.
But here's what I really believe: The very people who we never saw, the people who gave everything they had, they are the ones who will have the reserved seats.
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Stop Performing for God
by Ministry Support on April 12th, 2026
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
Are you exhausted trying to earn God's approval?
Many of us are victims of the Protestant work ethic. We have been taught that we must succeed and work hard. We often equate that same drive to our spiritual life. We think we must work for it. Read More
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Your Worth Isn't on the Ballot
by Ministry Support on April 11th, 2026
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10
Where do you get your sense of worth?
This is something I battled before I went into the ministry. When I was in college, I had a double major. I majored in music and speech. These are outside performance things. Everything was about how others responded to me.
God gave me insight as a college student when He began to call me into ministry. I wrestled with answering the call because of the conflict in my flesh. Read More
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Denominational Tags Fall Off
by Ministry Support on April 10th, 2026
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." — Galatians 3:28
Do you struggle to love believers who are different from you?
I love saying this and I have said it for years. When we get to heaven, there will not be Methodists over here in one corner. Roman Catholics will not be over there, with the charismatics over here jumping pews. There will not be a bunch of Baptists by the River of Life over there. There won't be Presbyterians who are afraid to get too close to the water because they're afraid the Baptists will dunk them. There will not be a bunch of Church of Christ people saying, "What are these people doing up here?" Read More
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Love Is Something You Do
by Ministry Support on April 9th, 2026
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." — 1 John 3:18
Is your love visible?
This last week, we received an amazing answer to our prayers. After months of hospital stays and much time in a physical rehab facility, my wife Ginger finally came home.
As she was lying in bed, I put my hand on her and said, "I'm really glad you're home." She looked at me and said, "Really?" I said, "Yes, because this is where you're supposed to be." She said, "Do you really feel that?" I said, "Well, I will tell you that my schedule now is having to change, but yes, I really feel that." Read More
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Through Your Father's Eyes
by Ministry Support on April 8th, 2026
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" — 1 John 3:1
How do you see God?
Psychologists tell us that our first image of who God is will come through the grid of our relationship with our earthly father. That's a problem for many of us.
I grew up in a broken home. After my parents got a divorce, I only saw my dad two more times before he died. As a result, I wrestled with the issue of eternal security. I had the mentality that God would leave me. I was set up for that. Read More
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Pray for the Ones You Didn't Choose
by Ministry Support on April 7th, 2026
"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." — 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Do you pray for leaders you disagree with?
I don't care how you voted. We have elected leaders who I did not vote for, but I am required by Scripture to pray for them. The Bible says, "The king's heart is in the hands of the Lord. He will direct it like a watercourse" (Proverbs 21:1). Whenever He pleases, God can use anyone. Read More
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