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 19, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Discerning God’s Will Matthew 16:21-26 It’s tempting to think we know what’s best, and this tendency often shows up in our prayers. Instead of laying our concerns at the Lord’s feet and asking Him for guidance and peace in the situation, we start telling… 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 »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 6, 2019 : Topic – Our Divine Teacher 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Many people—including Christians—don’t read the Bible, and one reason is that they don’t understand it. We might expect this to be the case for someone who doesn’t know Christ, but why do so many of God’s own… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 5, 2019 : Topic – Prayer in Times of Inadequacy Nehemiah 2:1-10 Nehemiah’s heart was burdened when he heard about the desperate condition of the exiled Jews who had returned to Jerusalem (Neh. 1:3-4). Once the Lord had Nehemiah’s attention, He could reveal what He wanted the man… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 3, 2019 : Topic – God’s Response to Bountiful Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Have you ever tried to count your blessings? No matter how long a list you could compile, it would barely scratch the surface. Only the Lord can reveal to us all the ways He has… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 2, 2019 : Topic – The Privilege of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 When the offering plate is passed, do you enthusiastically support God’s work, or are you a reluctant giver? Just as our heavenly Father wants us to be full of faith, wisdom, and love, He also desires… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For October 1, 2019 : Topic – God’s Plan for Giving 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 All of God’s commands have good purpose, and that is certainly true when He tells us to give. It is one way He teaches His children to live as Christ did. Jesus was a giver. In… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For September 30, 2019 : Topic – The Rule of Christ’s Peace Colossians 3:15 There is one thing everyone wants, and that is a sense of inner peace. Many people think it comes only when all the circumstances of life are pleasant, but for Christians, God’s peace is available even… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For September 29, 2019 : Topic – Our Habitation of Peace Psalm 120:1-7 Have you ever cried out like the psalmist, asking God for deliverance from those with lying lips? Sometimes it seems that our world is being swallowed up by deception. One of the results of being bombarded with… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For September 27, 2019 : Topic – Believers’ Responsibility Luke 3:22 As we saw yesterday, words are but one part of our communication. Now let’s look at two types of messages we should purposefully model for the kids in our life. First, children need affirmation that they are loved, accepted,… Read More »