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 »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For September 26, 2019 : Topic – The Message Parents Send 1 Samuel 20:30-34 When someone asks, “What do you do?” the reply usually includes a job title. But anyone who is raising or interacting with children has a role far more important than career duties. Parents are communicators. Yet… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For September 25, 2019 : Topic – The Purpose of Our Trials 1 Peter 4:12-14 We shouldn’t expect the Christian life to be easy and comfortable, because believers aren’t exempt from trials. In fact, becoming a Christian may result in increased trouble and suffering. Peter refers to such hardship as… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For September 24, 2019 : Topic – The Power Of Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 Have you ever felt inadequate to live the Christian life? If so, then you are exactly where God wants you to be, because you have discovered a vital truth: No one has the power in him-… Read More »
In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional For September 23, 2019 : Topic – The Work of the Holy Spirit John 16:7-15 If someone asked what the Holy Spirit does, how would you answer? Some Christians may not be aware of what He is accomplishing in their life, but the Spirit’s work isn’t a total mystery—Scripture tells… Read More »
September 22, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – Seeing Obstacles Through God’s Eyes Joshua 2:1-24 Jericho was the first city the Israelites needed to conquer in their quest for the land of Canaan. When sending a pair of spies to check it out, Joshua probably didn’t realize that he would receive a… Read More »
September 20, 2019 In Touch Ministries Daily Devotional : Topic – God, Our Friend John 14:21-26 The word of God is filled with many amazing promises, and today’s passage is no exception. It’s difficult for us to grasp the magnitude of Jesus’ commitment to those who love and obey Him. But look at what He… Read More »