Posts with the category “daily-devotional”

Stop Worrying and Start Living
by Ministry Support on November 24th, 2024
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." - Philippians 4:6   Dale Carnegie, the famous writer and lecturer from the early 1900s, struggled with worry and anxiety just like many of us do today. He would panic whenever a storm arose or thunder echoed in the sky. His tendency to fixate on future possibil...  Read More
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The Power of Connection
by Ministry Support on November 23rd, 2024
"And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death." - Revelation 12:11    When you’re connected to a supportive community—be it friends, family, a coach, a therapist, a pastor, or fellow believers—something remarkable happens. You find renewed hope, energy, and inspiration in ways you never anticipated.  In thes...  Read More
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Find People That Nurture Your Joy
by Ministry Support on November 22nd, 2024
"For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." - Romans 12:4-5    In Nehemiah 8, a striking theme emerges: the emphasis on community. The phrase “all the people” appears repeatedly in the first twelve verses, highlighting the unity of the Israelites as they gather at ...  Read More
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Find Places That Nourish Your Joy
by Ministry Support on November 21st, 2024
"For the joy of the Lord is your strength." - Nehemiah 8:10    When you read about the Israelites’ return to Jerusalem, it's important to notice where they positioned themselves. In Nehemiah 8:1-3, they gathered by the Water Gate, a detail that isn't merely incidental. This gate held significance because it was near the temple, where water was piped in for the sacred rituals of worship. Old Testam...  Read More
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Choose Joy
by Delman Coates on November 20th, 2024
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." - Philippians 4:4   Life doesn’t always deliver favorable circumstances. Sometimes, you find yourself in moments of grief, sorrow, or uncertainty. It’s in these times that the Bible challenges us to do something that feels impossible: choose joy.  Nehemiah, Ezra, and the priests told the people of Israel, who had returned from exile, to choo...  Read More
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Choosing Joy in the Ashes
by Delman Coates on November 19th, 2024
"Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” - Nehemiah 8:10    Max Lucado once shared a story about teaching his son to ride a bike. As his son zoomed down a hill, out of control, Max yelled, “Hit the brake, son; hit the br...  Read More
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Joy That Lasts
by Delman Coates on November 18th, 2024
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds." - James 1:2   Joy is often defined as a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, or excitement. But if you think joy is the same as happiness, you’re missing something crucial. Happiness is tied to what’s happening around you—when things are going well, the bills are paid, your relationships are thriving, or your health is strong...  Read More
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Give Up the Remote
by Delman Coates on November 17th, 2024
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." - Proverbs 4:23    I was recently talking to a friend who was struggling through some painful relationship issues. After he finished sharing, I gave him a simple piece of advice: “Give them the remote.” Confused, he asked, “What do you mean?” I explained that much of the stress he was experiencing was because he insisted o...  Read More
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Welcome Your Emotions
by Delman Coates on November 16th, 2024
"A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance." - Ecclesiastes 3:4    For a long time, society has taught us to see emotions as a weakness. As children, we were told to stop crying or to “fix your face.” As adults, we're told to “toughen up” or “never let them see you sweat.” These messages make us feel like emotions are something to be ashamed of. But the truth is, em...  Read More
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Noticing Your Emotions
by Delman Coates on November 15th, 2024
"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." — Galatians 5:16    Have you ever noticed when your emotions are triggered in certain situations? It’s like an alarm going off inside you, alerting you that something is happening beneath the surface. In The Emotionally Healthy Church, Peter Scazzero says, “Ignoring our emotions is turning our backs on reality.” Em...  Read More
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Check Under the Hood
by Delman Coates on November 14th, 2024
"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!" - Psalm 139:23    When your car’s engine light comes on, it’s an indicator that something needs attention under the hood. The same thing happens in life. When emotions like anger, sadness, or resentment flare up, they’re signals that something is going on beneath the surface. The question is, do you have the courage to look under ...  Read More
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Take Inventory of Where You Are Emotionally
by Delman Coates on November 13th, 2024
"Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves." - 2 Corinthians 13:5    If you’ve ever started a fitness program, you know that the first thing the trainer does is take measurements, weigh you, and ask what your goals are. It’s all part of creating a baseline, a way to assess where you are so you can figure out how to improve.  In the same way, we need to take an emotio...  Read More
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Managing What's Inside
by Delman Coates on November 12th, 2024
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." - Proverbs 4:23    Have you ever seen the movie Inside Out? It’s a story about a young girl named Riley, whose emotions struggle to adjust after her family moves across the country. The film shows us how Riley deals with leaving her old friends behind, making new ones, and navigating the challenges of growing up. But what ...  Read More
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Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster
by Delman Coates on November 11th, 2024
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." - James 1:2-3    One of the most vivid memories from my childhood is the first time I rode a rollercoaster. I was just 10 years old at Kings Dominion in Virginia, and I’ll never forget how my Uncle Steve tricked me into getting on the ride. I didn’t realize I ...  Read More
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Eliminate What’s Not Working
by Delman Coates on November 10th, 2024
"And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure.’” - Luke 13:8   I want to spend one last day looking at the parable of the barren fig tree. What I want you to see is that the gardener recognized that the tree’s lack of productivity wasn’t due to the tree itself but rather the soil it was planted in. By digging around the tree and removing obstacles...  Read More
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Your Opportunity Is for a Season
by Delman Coates on November 9th, 2024
"And if it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.” - Luke 13:9    As we continue to look at the parable of the barren fig tree, I want to talk about something important. See, the gardener saw potential in the tree and pleaded for more time to cultivate it. But there is something you can’t miss here: the extra time wasn’t indefinite.  He asked for one more year, just...  Read More
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You Have Another Chance
by Delman Coates on November 8th, 2024
"And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’" - Luke 13:8-9   In the parable of the barren fig tree, the landowner was ready to cut it down after years of no fruit. It looked like the tree’s story was over. But the gardener steps in and asks for another chan...  Read More
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Your Past Does Not Disqualify You
by Delman Coates on November 7th, 2024
"And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’" - Luke 13:8-9    There is a parable of an unfruitful fig tree in which the property owner sees that the tree has failed to bear fruit for years. He decides that the tree is no longer worth keeping and plans to cu...  Read More
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Tell the Truth About Where You Are
by Delman Coates on November 6th, 2024
"And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’" - Luke 13:7    In the parable of the unproductive fig tree, Jesus paints a picture of a tree that’s been planted but isn’t producing any fruit. After three years of waiting, the landowner finally comes to terms with the fact that t...  Read More
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Start with the Person in the Mirror
by Delman Coates on November 5th, 2024
"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" - Matthew 7:3    It’s easy to look at the lives of others and think we know better. We can be quick to judge the misfortunes and struggles of those around us, assuming that their circumstances are a result of poor decisions, or worse, that they somehow deserved it. This kind of thinking isn...  Read More
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The Lens of Possibility
by Delman Coates on November 4th, 2024
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." — 2 Corinthians 5:17   One of the defining characteristics of life is growth. Not just physical or intellectual growth, but spiritual renewal. God’s desire for you is to constantly move forward, to build on every chapter of life, and to step into all He has planned for you. To do that, you...  Read More
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Are You Too Content?
by Delman Coates on November 3rd, 2024
"Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:13-14   Have you found yourself in the same spot today that you were in this time last year? Is there an area of your life where you’ve felt stuck, wher...  Read More
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When Life Feels Stuck
by Delman Coates on November 2nd, 2024
"Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own." - Philippians 3:12    Sometimes life feels static, like you're stuck at a certain level and can't seem to move forward. Whether it's in your career, relationships, or your spiritual walk, it feels like you've hit a wall. You’re trying your best, but nothing see...  Read More
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Leveling Up in Faith
by Delman Coates on November 1st, 2024
"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14    If you grew up playing video games in the '80s and '90s, you know the thrill of advancing from one level to the next. Whether it was Tetris, Super Mario, Donkey Kong, or Frogger, each game followed the same pattern, progressing through increasingly difficult stages. The key to success was ma...  Read More
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Give Contagiously
by Delman Coates on October 31st, 2024
“And they came, everyone whose heart was stirred and everyone whose spirit was willing, and brought the LORD’s offering to be used for the tent of meeting and for all its service and for the sacred vestments.” - Exodus 35:21   In Exodus chapters 35 and 36, the repeated use of words like “every,” “all,” and “each” highlights a powerful reality: the spirit of giving among the Israelites was nothing ...  Read More
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Give to God Confidently
by Delman Coates on October 30th, 2024
“They still kept bringing him freewill offerings every morning.” - Exodus 36:3   When the Israelites gave to God, they didn’t question where their offerings were going or debate how the resources were being used. They gave confidently, not only out of love and respect for God, but also because they trusted the integrity of the leadership.  The leaders managed the resources so well that when the sk...  Read More
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Consistent in Our Support
by Delman Coates on October 29th, 2024
“They still kept bringing him freewill offerings every morning.” - Exodus 36:3    Imagine waking up each day with God’s work on your heart, so much so that you give willingly and consistently, without needing reminders or guilt trips. That’s exactly what the Israelites did when they supported the construction of the sanctuary. They didn’t wait for a Sabbath service or a special campaign. They gave...  Read More
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Convinced in Your Heart
by Delman Coates on October 28th, 2024
“Let whoever is of a generous heart bring the Lord’s offering.” - Exodus 35:5    What motivates you to give? Is it obligation or a deep sense of gratitude? In Exodus, we see that only those whose hearts were stirred, those convinced of God’s goodness, brought their offerings for the construction of the sanctuary. This wasn’t about pressure or guilt, it was about conviction. Think about who God was...  Read More
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A God of Abundance
by Delman Coates on October 27th, 2024
“So Moses gave command, and word was proclaimed throughout the camp, ‘No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.’ So the people were restrained from bringing, for what they had already brought was more than enough to do all the work.” - Exodus 36:6-7    Have you ever felt like there’s never enough? Enough time, money, energy, or even opportunity? That scarcity minds...  Read More
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When the Church Has More Than Enough
by Delman Coates on October 26th, 2024
“And they received from Moses all the offerings that the Israelites had brought for the work of constructing the sanctuary. They still kept bringing him freewill offerings every morning.” - Exodus 36:3   In life, we’re often told there’s never enough. Not enough time, money, skill, or opportunity. This idea of scarcity shapes how we see the world and ourselves. When we feel like we don’t have enou...  Read More
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They’re Not Like Us
by Delman Coates on October 25th, 2024
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." — 1 Peter 2:9    In the world, it’s common to handle conflict with a tit-for-tat mentality. You say something about me, and I’ll say something about you. You disrespect me, and I’ll disrespect you bac...  Read More
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Stay Centered and Stand on Principle
by Delman Coates on October 24th, 2024
"For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." - Romans 3:28    Too often, when conflict arises, we get lost in our feelings. We get so caught up in being offended that we forget our responsibility as believers, to stand on what matters to God. When Paul confronted Peter, he wasn’t just speaking from his emotions or personal grievances.  He stood firmly on the principle ...  Read More
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Respond, Don’t React
by Delman Coates on October 23rd, 2024
“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost?”  - Luke 14:28   There’s a difference between reacting and responding. Reacting is emotional, impulsive, and often driven by ego. It’s when you “pop off” because you’re upset, angry, or hurt.  Maybe you’ve been there before—something happens, and without thinking, you fire back, say something you don’t mean, ...  Read More
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Establish Your Boundaries
by Delman Coates on October 22nd, 2024
“But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.” - Galatians 2:11   When Paul saw Peter’s behavior in Antioch, he didn’t ignore it or sweep it under the rug. He addressed it head-on. Paul understood the importance of setting boundaries, especially when something important was at stake.  Peter’s actions, treating Gentile believers differently when Jewish lea...  Read More
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Don’t Take It Personal
by Delman Coates on October 21st, 2024
“To them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.” - Galatians 2:5   It’s easy to get caught up in other people’s drama, isn’t it? When someone’s baggage, bad attitude, or harsh words come your way, you may feel like it’s a direct attack on you. But Paul’s response in Galatians 2:5 offers a valuable lesson.  When those who oppose...  Read More
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Handling Conflict
by Delman Coates on October 20th, 2024
“But when I saw that they were not acting consistently with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, ‘If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?’” - Galatians 2:14   Have you ever faced a situation where someone’s actions seemed to undermine your beliefs or values? In Galatians 2, Paul confronted Peter, who had...  Read More
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How To Handle Beef
by Delman Coates on October 19th, 2024
“But when I saw that they were not acting consistently with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, ‘If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?’” - Galatians 2:14    Have you ever had “beef” with someone? I’m not just talking about a minor disagreement or a fleeting argument. I mean a deep-seated discord that ...  Read More
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Don’t Hang Up
by Delman Coates on October 18th, 2024
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31    Have you ever found yourself waiting on a customer service line, only to become increasingly frustrated as the minutes tick by? You’re on hold, listening to repetitive music or messages, all the while hoping for a...  Read More
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In the Meantime
by Delman Coates on October 17th, 2024
“For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let the prophets and the diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to your dreams that you dream. For it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, says the Lord. For thus says the Lord: Only when Babylon’s seventy years are completed will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise an...  Read More
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Strength in the Struggle
by Delman Coates on October 16th, 2024
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” - James 1:2-3   Have you ever felt like you were pushing against a massive boulder, one that seemed impossible to move?  I want for a second, for you to imagine a man who faced such a challenge. A rock rolled down from a mountainside and bl...  Read More
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