God Thoughts Daily Devotional

Isaiah 58 supposedly teaches us what a true time of fasting is to look like.  I believe it teaches us far more.  I believe it teaches us how true "religion" really is to be lived out as we seek to please and glorify God.  Stay tuned. 

How do we face temptation in life?  We follow the example of Jesus who was tempted in every way, yet stayed faithful to God. This week we look at Luke 4 as Jesus resisted the temptation of the devil. 

How do we face temptation in life?  We follow the example of Jesus who was tempted in every way, yet stayed faithful to God. This week we look at Luke 4 as Jesus resisted the temptation of the devil. 

How do we face temptation in life?  We follow the example of Jesus who was tempted in every way, yet stayed faithful to God. This week we look at Luke 4 as Jesus resisted the temptation of the devil. 

How do we face temptation in life?  We follow the example of Jesus who was tempted in every way, yet stayed faithful to God. This week we look at Luke 4 as Jesus resisted the temptation of the devil. 

This is a series about Jabez....

A series look at the life of Jabez...

A series look at the life of Jabez...

A series look at the life of Jabez...

A series look at the life of Jabez...

God, flood us with the truth of who You are!

God, flood us with the truth of who You are! 

Let's consider all of Jesus with a look at a familiar story.  Let's flood our hearts with the hope and encouragement of Christ! 

How do you handle the difficult times of life?  This series gives some suggestions. 

How do you handle the difficult times of life?  This series gives some suggestions. 

How do you handle the difficult times of life?  This series gives some suggestions. 

How do you handle the difficult times of life?  This series gives some suggestions. 

What are you holding onto besides a total trust and dependence on God? 

Psalm 27 is one of my favorite Psalms. Let's learn from it. 

Psalm 27 is one of my favorite Psalms. Let's learn from it. 

Psalm 27 is one of my favorite Psalms. Let's learn from it. 

Psalm 27 is one of my favorite Psalms. Let's learn from it. 

Psalm 27 is one of my favorite Psalms. Let's learn from it. 

We continue to look at the life of Moses, especially looking at his birth. 

The story of Moses' birth is a great story of God working His plan for people through people. 

Could your spiritual life be improved if your physical health improved? 

Will your kids want to be around you when they grow up? 

Others can help you grow spiritually and you can help others. 

Go ahead. Make your plans.  Watch God work. 

There is at least one good reason plans fail.  Find out more here. 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. 

Are you tired of half-hearted devotion?  That's the easy (simple) way, isn't it? 

This series looks at the dinner meal Jesus had in the home of a Pharisee.  That must have been an exciting experience.  Let's listen in and see what we find. 

This series looks at the dinner meal Jesus had in the home of a Pharisee.  That must have been an exciting experience.  Let's listen in and see what we find. 

This series looks at the dinner meal Jesus had in the home of a Pharisee.  That must have been an exciting experience.  Let's listen in and see what we find. 

This series looks at the dinner meal Jesus had in the home of a Pharisee.  That must have been an exciting experience.  Let's listen in and see what we find. 

This series looks at the dinner meal Jesus had in the home of a Pharisee.  That must have been an exciting experience.  Let's listen in and see what we find. 

Jeremiah's story is our story.  The never-changing God who worked in Jeremiah's life can and will work in ours. 

Jeremiah's story is much like our story.  The God who never changes has great plans for our life.  Let's find out more this week. 

This series helps us discover how to live in the "joy of the Lord" which is available to followers of God, even in the midst of the trials of life.

This series helps us discover how to live in the "joy of the Lord" which is available to followers of God, even in the midst of the trials of life.

This series helps us discover how to live in the "joy of the Lord" which is available to followers of God, even in the midst of the trials of life.

This series helps us discover how to live in the "joy of the Lord" which is available to followers of God, even in the midst of the trials of life.

John the Baptist is an exciting character of the New Testament.  This cousin of Jesus came to as a forerunner of Christ.  Let's learn why we should be more like him. 

John the Baptist is an exciting character of the New Testament.  This cousin of Jesus came to as a forerunner of Christ.  Let's learn why we should be more like him. 

John the Baptist is an exciting character of the New Testament.  This cousin of Jesus came to as a forerunner of Christ.  Let's learn why we should be more like him. 

John the Baptist is an exciting character of the New Testament.  This cousin of Jesus came to as a forerunner of Christ.  Let's learn why we should be more like him. 

This is a continuation of an earlier series, looking at the original 12 disciples of Jesus. 

This is a continuation of an earlier series, looking at the original 12 disciples of Jesus. 

This is a continuation of an earlier series, looking at the original 12 disciples of Jesus. 

This is a continuation of an earlier series, looking at the original 12 disciples of Jesus. 

This is a continuation of an earlier series, looking at the original 12 disciples of Jesus. 

This is a continuation of an earlier series, looking at the original 12 disciples of Jesus. 

There is victory in Jesus!  Live that reality today!

 

 

Are you in the middle of a desert of struggles?  Who are you trusting during these times?  Why not trust in the One who made the desert and who can prepare a banquet...right where you are? 

Finding peace at Christmas is hard work.  Let's look at an Old Testament character and see how he found (or didn't find) peace. 

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Jeremiah 29:11 is a favorite verse of many. We've seen it hanging on walls and sitting on desks.  We write it on cards for encouragment.  Now let's put it into context.

Philip was a disciple I can identify with.  You can too perhaps. Find out why. 

Matthew was an unlikely candidate for service, yet Jesus called him to be one of His disciples.  That should give us hope!

Mustard Seed Podcast re-enters the podcast market with the beginnings of a series on the original 12 disciples of Christ.  Who are they?  Why were they chosen? 

The storms of life can be valuable to making us who God wants us to be.  We don't always like to grow that way, but God uses trials to make us more like Jesus.

Mark 4:35-40

The storms of life cause us to trust in Jesus even more. That's not always the way we want to get there, but God's plan is always for us to love and trust Him more. 

Mark 4:35-40

When the storms of life come we often ask why?  Why does God allow us to suffer, especially when we try so hard to do the right things? 

Mark 4:35-40

This is part one of a series about the surprises God allows in our life.

Mark 4:35-40

The story of Mary and Martha is a packed with truths about practical living. You like to eat, don't you?  Things need to be done, don't they?  How do we balance all that needs to be done with spending time with Jesus? 

Luke 10

Who is really worthy?  Are you? Is He? 

Praise God He is! 

God has you surrounded.  He's watching your every move. That's a good thing by the way. Find out more.

Psalm 139

God has promised that our suffering produces great results.  Romans 5:3-4

What has God promised to do?  One thing is that He has promised us eternal life through Jesus Christ.  1 John 2:25

What has God promised to do?  Faith is based on those promises. God has not promised to do everything we sometimes expect Him to do.  This series talks about those promises. 

How do you really know when you are bearing the fruit God requires of you?  What should your harvest look like?  Listen up for more! 

Psalm 92:14

What is the cost for failure to obey God?  Do you really want to know?  Let's talk about it. 

Mark 11:13-14

We are supposed to obey our Creator. We can take lessons from the fig trees.  Listen up to learn more. 

Matthew 21:19

What fruit is a fig tree to have on it?  What fruit are you to bear?  Join us as we continue this series on figs!  From Luke 21:29-30

What do you know about fig trees?  As we look at a story about Jesus and fig trees, it may help to understand more about the tree He was cursing. Listen in as Ron begins this series.

This is a devotional series about the devil.  I'd rather talk about Jesus, but this you need to know.  Part 5

This is a devotional series about the devil.  I'd rather talk about Jesus, but this you need to know.  Part 4

This is a devotional series about the devil.  I'd rather talk about Jesus, but this you need to know.  Part 3

This is a devotional series about the devil.  I'd rather talk about Jesus, but this you need to know.  Part 2

This is a devotional series about the devil.  I'd rather talk about Jesus, but this you need to know.  Part 1

This devotional repeats itself.  This devotional repeats itself.  Listen to understand why. Listen to understand why. 

One day you will know everything...and we won't even call you "smarty pants".  Read a devotional based on 1 Corinthians 13:12

You can't leave people out of real fellowship...even a sinner. Listen as Ron Edmondson continues the series. 

Fellowship series part 2 begins to look at story of Jesus and the paralytic man. 

God has confidence in you! So do I! 

2 Corinthians 7:16

Sometimes we have to work against the culture to do God's will.  Find out why as we continue the series on Esther.  Join Ron Edmondson as we discover truths from God's Word. 

Based on the story of Esther from the Old Testament, this devotional begins a series encouraging us to get in on God's special plan for each of us.  Join Ron Edmondson as we gain encouragement from God's Word. 

Big God explores the size of God and yet the tenderness and love of God.  Want to be encouraged? Listen to Ron Edmondson as he shares of God's bigness.

(Job 11:7-8)