Devotion
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Weekend Devo – God Changes Attitudes
For seven days they celebrated with joy the Feast of Unleavened Bread, because the LORD had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria, so that he assisted them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel. – Ezra 6:22 This story in Ezra 6 is…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Love
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. – John 14:30-31 This verse was part of my Bible reading yesterday,…
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Weekend Devo – Memorial Day: Remember the Spouses Who Hold Down the Fort
Whether you agree with why our troops are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other parts of the world, let’s take a moment and pray for these brave men and women serving our country in often brutal conditions. They are answering the call and being obedient, even if they don’t completely understand why.…
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Weekend Devo – Worship: Offerering Yourself to God
I'm finding some awesome devotionals that fit perfectly with our Friendship with God theme this month. Here's a great one from Rick Warren. Have a wonderful weekend and keep seeking Him!Praying and believing,Dineen Worship: Offering Yourself to Godby Rick Warren So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you:…
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Weekend Devo – Friendship of God
Here's another devotional from Walk in the Word with Dr. James MacDonald. Happy Mother's Day and keep seeking God as your friend! Praying and believing, Dineen Friendship of Godby Dr. James MacDonald of Walk in the Word "The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his…
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Weekend Devo – God Knows Your Faithfulness
Another great devotional from Rick Warren. I hope it encourages and reminds you that God knows and sees our obedience and faithfulness in our spiritually mismatched marriages. And we can praise him for that! Have a great weekend!Praying and believing,Dineen God Knows Your FaithfulnessBy Rick Warren So we must not get tired of doing good,…
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Weekend Devo – Jesus is for Everyone
(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe. – 1 Timothy 4:10 I heard a cool story on Air1 yesterday. During the station's fundraiser drive, a woman had written in about how she…
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Weekend Devo – Holy
O LORD, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit. Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name. – Psalm 30:3-4 God of wonders beyond our galaxy You are Holy, Holy The universe declares your MajestyAnd you are holy holy (song-God of Wonders) One…
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Weekend Devo – Refinded by Our Spouse
When I first started reading this devotional by Rick Warren, my brain said, "Well, I'll read it, but this is for Christian couples." By the time I finished it, I knew I had to share it because it applies to our spiritually mismatched marriages as well. Though our spouses may not share our faith, our…
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Weekend Devo – Destroying False Beliefs
That night all the people of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, "If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this desert! Why is the LORD bringing us to this land only to let us fall by…
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Weekend Devo –
Guest Author, Robert YoungWe have a special treat for our weekend devo today. S.U.M. friend and author Robert Young wrote the beautiful piece for us to share. Enjoy and God bless! ~Dineen * * * * * * There is never a time when He is not speaking. There is never a place…
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Weekend Devo – Get on the Hope Train
Just wanted to share this great devo from James MacDonald of Walk in the Word Ministries. HOPE you have a great weekend! Blessings! ~ Dineen GET ON THE HOPE TRAIN by James MacDonald "Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of…
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Weekend Devo – We Are Not Alone
When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your…
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Weekend Devo – Worship
Another great article from Purpose Driven Connection by Rick Warren. Have a beautiful weekend and be blessed! ~Dineen Worship: Offering Yourself to God by Rick Warren So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Word Speaks
Yesterday morning, my devotional had me in Lamentations. The words spoke so deeply to my heart and became a prayer that I'd like to share with you. 🙂 Lamentations 3:22-26 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lord,…
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Weekend Devo – The Way to Victory
This devotional from Walk in the Word spoke to my heart a few weeks ago. I love the questions he asks in his article-"will I trust God even when…?" "Do I believe that His ways are best for me even when…?" I'd like to share it with you this weekend in the hopes it will…
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Weekend Devo – Thanksgiving Offering
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus…
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Weekend Devo – Basking in the Light
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart…
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The Power in God’s Word
Yesterday I read this really great devotional by Rick Warren about the power behind Scripture. Then I had this awesome conversation with Lynn (I love that woman so much!) and what do you think she started talking about? Okay, God. I get the message. And I’m hoping you will, too. I’m sharing Warren’s devo as…
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Weekend Devo – From Fear to Courage
NOTE: Currently our comment box is not appearing. I have left a help ticket with Typepad and hope to have this resoved soon. Please email me your comments and I will post them when we get it figured. Out. Thank you ~ Dineen Please email me The women’s ministry at my church is currently studying…
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Weekend Devo – Protecting Your Mind
This weekend's devo is brought to you by Purpose Driven Connection and Rick Warren. How perfect that this devo came a day before Lynn's awesome post, What are You Feeding Your Brain? Have a wonderful weekend and come back Monday for Angela's next installment of God's Transformation Process on Monday. You don't want to miss…