Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. 1 Thessalonians 4:11,12 A Quiet Life Daily Devotion –…

So while Joab had the city under siege, he put Uriah at a place where he knew the strongest defenders were. When the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of the men in David’s army fell; moreover, Uriah the Hittite died. 2 Samuel 11:16,17 Chain Reactions Daily Devotion – February…

One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the…

[Jesus said] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:27-29 Guard Your Eyes Daily Devotion – February 15, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:27-29 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230215dev.mp3 See series: Devotions…

[Jesus said] “All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” Matthew 5:37 Simply Yes or No Daily Devotion – February 14, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:37 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230214dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It slips out so easily—a small, little lie. “Harmless,” you tell yourself. Maybe you…

[Jesus said] “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.” Matthew 5:21,22 Curb Your Anger Daily Devotion – February…

Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. And in fact, you do love all the brothers throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers, to do so more and more. 1 Thessalonians 4:9,10 Brotherly Love Daily Devotion – February…

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 Members of God’s Family Daily Devotion – February 11, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 1:18 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230211dev.mp3 See series:…

[Jesus said] “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20 Heaven Is for Perfect People Daily Devotion – February 10, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:20 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230210dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It might surprise…

[Jesus said] “Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:19 Practice What You Preach Daily Devotion – February 9, 2023…

[Jesus said] “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17 Jesus Is the Real Deal Daily Devotion – February 8, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:17 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230208dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Purchasing something that is 100% genuine…

[Jesus said] “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before…

[Jesus said] “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Matthew 5:13 The Spice of Life Daily Devotion – February 6, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:13…

Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’…

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 The Meek Daily Devotion – February 4, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230204dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Meekness is not a trait that will get a person very far in life. In a dog-eat-dog world success is attained by a bold, assertive spirit…

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Mourning Daily Devotion – February 3, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230203dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Dr. Alejandra Vasquez has published an article that sheds light on grief. While you and I might associate mourning mainly with the death of a loved one,…

Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 Brag Daily Devotion – February 2, 2023 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:31 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230202dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Bragging is big business. It’s big business not only because it seems to be in our wiring to brag. It’s also…

Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 1 Corinthians 1:26 Cinderella Story Daily Devotion – February 1, 2023 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:26 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230201dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Harry was a carpenter and a good one. Earlier in life he’d pursued acting, but…

They will eat and lie down, and no one will make them afraid. Zephaniah 3:13 Ultimate Relief Daily Devotion – January 31, 2023 Devotion based on Zephaniah 3:13 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230131dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The health magazine, Elemental, published a compelling article about the human experience of relief. The article begins with a simple example that goes…

Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land. Zephaniah 2:3 Searches Daily Devotion – January 30, 2023 Devotion based on Zephaniah 2:3 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230130dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Want to know some of the top internet searches from 2022? Under the category of TV shows, top searches included the Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the modern…