God Thoughts Daily Devotional

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 us grace an mercy?  Do you need some today? 

God has great promises when we suffer with Christ.  James 1:12

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

 

 

God has actually promised that we will have trials.  Sound appealing?  Listen for more. 

God has promised to meet our daily needs. Do you believe that?  Matthew 6:33

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 series about giving. Don't let that scare you away.  The approach may be unlike any you have heard before.  Part 5

This is a series about giving. Don't let that scare you away.  The approach may be unlike any you have heard before.  Part 4

This is a series about giving. Don't let that scare you away.  The approach may be unlike any you have heard before.  Part 3

This is a series about giving. Don't let that scare you away.  The approach may be unlike any you have heard before.  Part 2

This is a series about giving. Don't let that scare you away.  The approach may be unlike any you have heard before.  Part 1

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

 

 

Based on Luke 22:35, this devotional gives encouragement to anyone who may feel a little overwhelmed with life. 

Getting people to Jesus.  Is that part of fellowship? 

Real fellowship reaches a real need.  Listen as Ron Edmondson explains. 

Let's be intentional about real fellowship as the series continues. 

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

Real fellowship has unconditional love and what?  Find out as Ron Edmondson continues the series on Biblical fellowship. 

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

 

This series is on real fellowship.  What is it according to God's Word?  Join Ron Edmondson as we discover an example from the Bible of fellowship God's way. 

God has confidence in you! So do I! 

2 Corinthians 7:16

How does God multiply? Does He have a formula?  Listen to Ron Edmondson talk about it from John 6:11. 

Have we lost compassion as a society?  Let's talk about it.  Matthew 5:4

What is an omer?  How about an ephah?  We may not use the terms, but they can be important measurements of God's love.  Exodus 16:36

God is faithful. Did you know that?  Let's talk about it today from 1 Thessalonians 5:24

There are great rewards for obeying God.  Find out more as Ron Edmondson ends this series on the book of Esther. 

We need to learn to wait on God.  His timing is always best.  Learn more as you listen to Ron Edmondson speak on truth from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. 

The time to follow God's plan is now.  Are you ready?  Join Ron Edmondson as we get encouragement from God's Word. 

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. 

Discover your spiritual gift!  If you are a believer you have one.  Find out how and why.

 

Do you think you are better than others?  Is the position you serve in the church higher than someone else's position?  Is it a lower position? Let's talk about it. 

 

This is a continuation of the Romans series looking at chapter 12.  This devotional considers the transformation process and the fact that it takes time to become like Christ. 

Romans 12, Part 2 is a continued series looking at this great chapter.  This devotional considers who or what is helping us conform.  We are all conforming to somthing. 

Part one of a series looking at verses from Romans Chapter 12.  This podcast looks at offering our bodies as living sacrifices as our spiritual act of worship. 

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) 

Guilty as Charged asks the question, If you were put on trial for being a believer, would there be enough evidence to convict you?  Acts 7:1 

 

Truth is an appeal to know the truth of Jesus Christ.  If you know Christ then you are truly free.  For more about truth and the freedom found in a relationship with Jesus Christ, check out the ministry at www.mustardseedministry.com

 

 

True Friendship, Part 7 concludes the series looking at what it means to be a true friend. If you want to know more about the ministry check out the website at www.mustardseedministry.com

 

 

True Friendships, Part 6 encourages to consider the eternal life of our friends.  Author Ron Edmondson is available for spiritual help and encouragement at www.mustardseedministry.com

True Friendships, Part 5. Please pardon the process of building this site. Today's audio should be better. This devotional talks about the need for friends who care when times are tough, based on Job 2:12-13.  For more information, contact Ron Edmondson at mustardseed@charter.net or on the web at www.mustardseedministry.com

 

 

Continuing the series True Friendships, today we look answer the question, "Is a friend always right?"  Verse of the day Job 5:17

True Friendship series, part 3, based on Provers 16:28.  For more on the ministry go to www.mustardseedministry.com

The second in the series "True Friendships" based on Proverbs 17:17.  Podcasts is a ministry of Mustard Seed Ministry found on the web at www.mustardseedministry.com 

 

This is the first podcast of Mustard Seed Ministry. Check out the website at mustardseedministry.com