March 26, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- God Is at Work Read previous In Touch Ministries Devotionals here John 5:16-23 How do we know the Lord is at work? Sometimes we see a dramatic display like the parting of the Red Sea for the Israelites. Other times it seems God isn’t doing anything, as… Read More »
March 25, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- A Time to Wait in Prayer Read previous In Touch Ministries Devotionals here Most of us are familiar with the Israelites’ victory at the battle of Jericho, but do you know what happened after that? Joshua attempted to take the city of Ai, and 36 Israelites died… Read More »
March 23, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- The Influence of Godly Parents Read previous Devotionals here In preparing the Israelites for the promised land, God didn’t command priests, teachers, or national leaders to train the next generation. Instead, He assigned this to parents. This remains true today. First, we’re to train children verbally, through… Read More »
March 22, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- Will There Be Eternal Punishment? Read previous In Touch Ministries Devotionals here Revelation 20:11-15 Many people don’t like the idea of eternal punishment for the ungodly. Some people think God shouldn’t have created the world at all if He knew we were going to sin. But can… Read More »
March 21, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- Trusting God With Your Finances Read previous In Touch Ministries Devotionals here Proverbs 3:5-10 Yesterday we learned about the Lord’s plan for financial security: giving back to Him the first part of our earnings. For many of us, however, that’s hard to put into practice. The thought… Read More »
March 20, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- The Key to Financial Blessing Read previous Devotionals here Malachi 3:8-12 Most of us would love our own personal financial advisor to help us navigate unexpected expenses and economic turns. And according to the prophet Malachi, we do have one—almighty God. Like all good financial advisors, God… Read More »
March 18, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional ;- Essentials of Effective Meditation Read previous Devotionals here Matthew 6:5-15 In our normal everyday routines, there are countless voices that vie for our attention. Our children cry for it, our employers insist on it, and our loved ones yearn for it. Amidst all these competing demands, it… Read More »
March 16, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of God’s Calling Read previous In Touch Ministries Devotionals here At times God calls us to things that require giving up or letting go of something important to us. That can be difficult or even confusing, but thankfully we know that “God is… Read More »
February 22, 2020 In Touch Ministries Devotional :- Praying in a Crisis Read previous In Touch Devotionals here James 5:13-18 The New King James Version of James 5:16 says “the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Effective—that is exactly what we want our prayers to be, especially in crisis. Let’s look more closely at two… Read More »
November 5, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Guided by Conscience Read previous Devotionals here Romans 2:14-16 Human beings are born with a marvelous gift from God—a conscience. Since its warnings can cause discomfort, you perhaps have never thought of it as a blessing. But the Lord had our benefit and protection… Read More »
November 3, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – The Sacrifice of Worship Romans 12:1-2 At times we make the mistake of thinking worship is something reserved for church. But today’s passage paints a much broader picture of what’s involved in this highest of human endeavors—it is not only an act of giving… Read More »
November 2, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Heart of Worship Read previous Devotionals here Psalm 95 See if you identify with this scenario: You go to church and sing the songs, but you aren’t really paying attention to the words or their meaning. The pastor stands up to pray, and your… Read More »
October 27, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Speaking Through Failure Joshua 7:1-15 Though it is painful and unpleasant, God will at times use failure to get our attention. Nobody likes to fail, but when we aren’t listening, it can be an effective way for the Lord to get through to us.… Read More »
October 26, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Speaking Through Odd Circumstances Exodus 3:1-22 Can you remember a time when you were so engrossed in the details of your own life that you couldn’t hear God’s voice at all? In times like those, it’s difficult to detect the Father’s whisper. So instead,… Read More »
October 25, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Paying Attention to How You Live Read previous Devotionals here Matthew 6:19-24 What do you want out of life? Perhaps an even more challenging question is, What is it that consumes your thoughts, time, energy, and money? As Christians, we live in two worlds—this… Read More »
October 24, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Spiritually Shortsighted Read previous Devotionals here Luke 16:19-31 An old gospel song says, “This world is not my home / I’m just a-passing through. / My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.” It’s a good reminder for all of us that this… Read More »
October 23, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – The Courage to Obey Read other Devotionals here Daniel 6:10-28 Daniel is a great example of living with scriptural convictions even when doing so could put one’s life at risk. His experience in the lions’ den took place when he was old, but it… Read More »
October 22, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Dealing Wisely With Temptation Read previous Devotionals here James 1:13-15 Temptation will be with us as long as we live. Although the areas of enticement and their power over us will change with time, we will never be so mature or spiritually minded that… Read More »
October 21, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Grace-Filled Speech Titus 2:7-8 Words are powerful. Harsh remarks can cause a destructive chain reaction, like a match in the forest during a drought. Kind comments, on the other hand, feel like a light summer rain that brings relief from the heat of day.… Read More »
October 20, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Speaking Words of Grace Colossians 4:2-6 In closing his letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul highlighted some essentials of the Christian life—devotion to prayer, an attitude of gratefulness, and wise dealings with unbelievers. Reminding us to make the most of opportunities to share… Read More »
October 18, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Walking by Faith Colossians 2:5-7 Christians generally associate faith with their salvation experience, and rightly so. By believing in Christ, we enter into a relationship with Him. But that’s not the end—after that initial decision comes a lifetime of walking with Him. Since the… Read More »
October 17, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – The Lord, Our Shepherd Read previous Devotional John 10:1-18 If you’re like most people today, you probably don’t know much about shepherding sheep, but in biblical times this was a common occupation. Every evening, the local shepherds could be seen leading their flock into… Read More »
October 16, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Godly Decisions Hebrews 12:15-17 Any ungodly act—whether it involves lying to a friend, manipulating coworkers to get ahead, or stealing from another person—places emphasis on gratification at any cost. The seemingly ordinary choices involved in such an act can affect the rest of our… Read More »
October 15, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Good Decisions Read previous In Touch Ministries HERE Genesis 25:27-34 The familiar expression “You reap what you sow” is reinforced throughout Scripture (Job 4:8; Prov. 11:18). In today’s passage, Esau learned this truth the hard way. Famished, he returned from hunting and requested a bowl… Read More »
October 13, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Bring Your Anxieties to God Read previous Devotionals here 2 Kings 19:8-20 What do people do with feelings of anxiety? Aside from those who are medically diagnosed with anxiety disorders, fearful people tend to ruminate over potential scenarios and outcomes. They might rehearse the… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 11, 2019 : Topic – The Revelation of Our Salvation 1 Peter 1:10-12 If you’ve ever read through the Bible, you probably came to realize divine revelation is progressive. It was over the course of hundreds of years that God provided man with indications of His plan for reconciliation.… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 10, 2019 : Topic – The Proof of Our Salvation 1 Peter 1:6-9 Nobody likes adversity. But if you’re a believer, difficulties and suffering are valuable because they can strengthen your faith and prove it is genuine. Unfortunately, many churchgoers today continually wonder whether they ever actually received… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 9, 2019 : Topic – The Greatness of Our Salvation Salvation is simple enough for a child to understand, but it’s also so profound that we can’t plumb its depths. One thing we can know for certain is that it’s a work of God, whereby He regenerates a… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 8, 2019 : Topic – Godly Responses to Anger Read previous Devotionals here Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 16:32 We live in a fallen world where sin is rampant, injustice is common, and conflicts abound. So there are plentiful opportunities to sin in anger. Although we cannot change many of these… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 7, 2019 : Topic – Dealing With Anger Colossians 3:8-17 Christians are called to put aside “anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech” (Col. 3:8). The command is clear, but the process of achieving and maintaining this goal may seem confusing and overwhelming. The first step is to… Read More »