Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Jesus Christ came as “the Prince of Peace.” Let His peace rule in your heart & relationships. — “Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the […]
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Being a Christian is not always popular. Living God’s way attracts ridicule & rejection sometimes. It’s easier to go with the crowd, unless you realize where the crowd’s really heading. Don’t let the influence of some detour you from the road that leads to real life. Lovingly live your faith, no matter what others say! […]
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Living without restraints on your thoughts, words or actions is not good. The right limits discipline, direct & moderate you. God’s Word reveals loving limits. When we reject these, we run wild. Without restraints, we self-destruct. What limits do you need to enforce in your life? Pastor Dale It’s not too late for […]
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. — John 13:14, 15 (NLT) One of the greatest things you can be is a good example! People need other people who […]
Friday, October 10, 2014
Gossip is saying something destructive or demeaning about someone to another person. It’s belittling someone behind their back. When we make others look bad, it’s often our way of trying to make ourselves look better or bigger. In reality, gossip says more about the “gossiper” than the one gossiped about. Don’t let that title be […]
Friday, September 26, 2014
Generosity is an attitude before it is an action. It comes from a belief that giving really is better than getting. Generosity is reflected in the words we speak, the gifts we give, and the deeds we do. How generous are you? Pastor Dale FOLLOW PASTOR DALE’S INSTAGRAM DEVOTIONALS @daodevo
Friday, September 19, 2014
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) What is impossible for you is possible with God. Look at people and circumstances through the eyes of possibility. Be positive! Faith attracts God’s attention! Pastor Dale FOLLOW PASTOR DALE’S INSTAGRAM DEVOTIONALS @daodevo
Friday, September 5, 2014
One of the central themes in the Bible is the call to possess the characteristics and qualities of God’s Kingdom. Jesus’ ministry was about taking possession of our spiritual inheritance. This weekend I begin a new series of messages called “Take Hold.” For several weeks we will focus on the things God wants you to take hold […]
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Loyalty is allegiance to someone based on respect for them and commitment to them. It is a valuing of the place God has given someone in your life. It is an expression of appreciation for the benefits you have received from someone’s investment, sacrifice, generosity and care for you. Loyalty is demonstrated by: The things […]
Friday, August 22, 2014
Prayer should always precede action. Too often we act and then pray for God’s blessings on what we’ve already done. When prayer comes first, our actions are more wisely directed. This order is essential to success! Pastor Dale FOLLOW PASTOR DALE’S INSTAGRAM DEVOTIONALS @daodevo
Friday, June 13, 2014
Habits are a part of life. They help us to do things we need to do or want to do without thinking about them. They’re formed over time by repeated choices. They include both actions and attitudes. Habits can be good or bad, beneficial or destructive. There are many good and godly habits we should […]
Friday, May 30, 2014
Commitment to excellence is observable in people and organizations. It usually results in increased effectiveness, greater fulfillment in a team and long-term success. The word “excel” means “to be distinguishable by superiority…” (Webster). It speaks of the desire to do one’s best and the dedication to give one’s best efforts when engaging in any task […]
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
We’ve all experienced it: Someone failed to keep an important promise to us. Someone we were relying on didn’t come through. Something we hoped for or dreamed about didn’t happen. An expectation we had was unfulfilled or under-fulfilled. I’ve felt it. You’ve felt it. We’ve all experienced the frustration and pain of disappointment. If we’re […]
Friday, March 28, 2014
Hope is one of the most powerful and positive resources we can possess. Hope is one of three enduring, eternal qualities that desperately need to be a part of our lives: 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) There are three things that will endure —faith, hope, and love— … The Bible is big on hope. Hope involves […]
Monday, December 30, 2013
New years are great. They’re an opportunity to start fresh. They’re moments in time when you get to say good-bye to the old and hello to the new. They’re the potential beginning of a whole new future, if you respond the right way to them. To experience the best of the new possibilities and potential […]
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
From time to time we all face dead ends, defeats or disappointments. When something ends suddenly and tragically or slowly and painfully we can hit a horrible wall. We’re often left with a heart shattered in a thousand pieces. Hopes are smashed and dreams crash against the hard rocks of life. Our future appears to […]