Daily Devotions http://godsmercy.net/forums/58 en-us Copyright 2006, Kickapps feeds@kickapps.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@kickapps.com (WebMaster) Tue, 06 Dec 2005 17:16:45 GMT Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:31:29 GMT Kickapps Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://kickapps.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ False Christs (09-09-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2735/t/False-Christs-09-09-10-.html Today's devotion will appear here http://www.examiner.com/christianity-in-oakland/false-christs it should be there by 5:07pm(PST)

God bless!

]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2735 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:31:29 PST <![CDATA[ Choose between the seas! ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2732/t/Choose-between-the-seas-.html ----------------------------------------------------

1 John 3:16-18 By this we know love of God, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

Here in Israel we have an interesting geographical phenomenon there are two landlocked seas. One is alive and one is dead. The sea full of life is the Kinneret, better known as the Sea of Galilee. The dead sea is.......you guessed it, the Dead Sea. Now the Kinneret is constantly emptying as it flows through the Jordan River valley.... into the Dead Sea. But the Dead Sea does not empty its water at all. Instead, the Dead Sea is... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Dave Munson) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2732 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:31:23 PST <![CDATA[ Verse to Ponder (08-22-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2721/t/Verse-to-Ponder-08-22-10-.html “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” James 4:4 (KJV)

 

Here’s the verse to ponder for today. Please share what the Lord puts on your heart. God bless!

]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2721 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:45:34 PST <![CDATA[ Jesus is truth (08-26-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2717/t/Jesus-is-truth-08-26-10-.html http://www.examiner.com/christianity-in-oakland/Jesus-is-truth  go there for today's devotion (in a half hour from now,) and if you haven't already please subscribe to my Examiner page. God bless! ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2717 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:54:24 PST <![CDATA[ No Devotion Today (08-19-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2715/t/No-Devotion-Today-08-19-10-.html feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2715 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:06:06 PST <![CDATA[ Christian music (08-18-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2710/t/Christian-music-08-18-10-.html http://www.examiner.com/christianity-in-oakland/david-moore within 30 minutes from now. (I published it, but it takes 30 minutes for it to show.)

It's titled, "Christian music" just click the link that says that. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2710 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:08:47 PST <![CDATA[ A trick from the devil's bag revealed! (08-16-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2705/t/A-trick-from-the-devil-s-bag-revealed-08-16-10-.html http://www.examiner.com/christianity-in-oakland/a-trick-from-the-devil-s-bag-revealed

Please go to the link to read today's devotion, if you haven't already then please subscribe (then you'll receive an e-mail when the devotions are added.) ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2705 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:56 PST <![CDATA[ Verse to Ponder (08-15-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2701/t/Verse-to-Ponder-08-15-10-.html "The eyes of the LORD [are] upon the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their cry." Psalm 34:15 (KJV)

Here's the verse to ponder for today, please share what the Lord puts on your heart.

]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2701 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:59:24 PST <![CDATA[ Find Wisdom (08-14-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2698/t/Find-Wisdom-08-14-10-.html "All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV)

Well, my summer break from college is officially over... but I'll continue to try and get the devotions up.

Anyway, let's get on with the devotion. I don't know about you, but reading the Bible daily has made me smarter than I was before. When I get old I want to be a wise old man, I don't want to be without knowledge. The Bible hasn't only made me smarter, it's making me wiser as well. Am I wise yet? No, but if I continue studying the scriptures and praying for wisdom, I believe that in time I will get where I need to be. I know that so many of you want to learn, you want to absorb as much knowledge as possible... But let me tell you this, if the... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2698 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:22:47 PST <![CDATA[ Finding life in prison (08-13-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2694/t/Finding-life-in-prison-08-13-10-.html http://nxy.in/e5y7q on my Examiner page.

Also, you shouldn't try and read it until 5:30am or later PST time (because I did some edits and they won't show until around that time.) God bless! ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2694 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:30:56 PST <![CDATA[ No Devotion (08-12-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2690/t/No-Devotion-08-12-10-.html feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2690 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:58:56 PST <![CDATA[ Entertaining Temptation (08-11-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2687/t/Entertaining-Temptation-08-11-10-.html "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." James 1:13-14 (KJV)

We are all tempted: Some are tempted by food, some by drugs, some by money, and some by sex... We all have something that tempt us. However, it's important that we know that none of that temptation comes from God. God does not tempt us and He cannot be tempted by us or by anyone or anything else! Temptation just isn't something that the Lord has any dealings with...

feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2687 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:15:42 PST <![CDATA[ Multiply your talents! ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2683/t/Multiply-your-talents-.html Matthew 25:26-29 But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. Then you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, and on my coming I would have received my money back with interest. Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents. For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

Reading this parable, we are struck by the serious consequences of failing to produce Kingdom fruit. But there's something I want to particularly point out. Many of the great heroes of the faith of people like Moses and David, were not given great responsibilities immediately. Each of these men first served as a lowly shepherd, tending sheep. Having tested them first in this humble vocation, God then felt confident to elevate them to... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Dave Munson) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2683 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:34:13 PST <![CDATA[ Odds Against You? (08-10-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2682/t/Odds-Against-You-08-10-10-.html

"For with God nothing shall be impossible." Luke 1:37 (KJV)

It's been said that people "can't change." In response to that I refer to Luke 1:37, for with God nothing shall be impossible! It's also been said that some sicknesses cannot be cured, to that I also plead Luke 1:37! Nothing is impossible through our Lord, Jesus Christ! Whatever you need, and no matter how "stacked the odds" seem... Jesus can help!

"Got a problem? Odds against you? Call the Lord, Jesus Christ!"

Ok, you got me, I just stole that line from the old Equalizer television show (slightly modified of course...) but believe it or not it applies here! I know quite a few people, and they all have their own problems that seem impossible to them and if they were on their own in the situation it would be impossible... But they have God, and God will see them through! He'll see you through too!

What I would like to remind everyone is that while... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2682 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:17:17 PST <![CDATA[ The Idol in the Mirror ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2678/t/The-Idol-in-the-Mirror.html Jesus replied, " 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments."
— Matthew 22:37–40


Oscar Wilde said, "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." Indeed. And Whitney Houston sang, "The greatest love of all is easy to achieve. Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all." That we love ourselves is pretty much an established fact. I don't believe it is necessary for us to... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Dave Munson) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2678 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:05:46 PST <![CDATA[ What's Your Excuse? (08-09-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2677/t/What-s-Your-Excuse-08-09-10-.html

"Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away." Matthew 5:42 (KJV)

Later this week I'll be posting another interview on my Examiner page, and I'll post the link here. This time the interview will be with a women's prison ministry, "Letters to Women." So, be on the look out for that in the coming days! Now, let's get on with today's devotion...

I have to admit that when I go out these days, so many people ask me for something that it's hard to take all of their "requests" seriously. It's especially hard when I go to buy milk near the liquor store, they're all standing out there in that parking lot asking for money. It's hard not to think that they want the money to buy alcohol. Some of them won't insult you, they'll tell you the truth and say, "I'll be honest with you, I want to buy a beer." What do we do? Do we support that? After all, we have real needs ourselves that don't include alcohol. I don't... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2677 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:52:50 PST <![CDATA[ Verse to Ponder (08-08-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2673/t/Verse-to-Ponder-08-08-10-.html

"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." Romans 8:6 (KJV)

Here's the verse to ponder for today, please share what the Lord puts on your heart. Hope you all had a great weekend, God bless!

]]> feeds@kickapps.com (David) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2673 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:24:31 PST <![CDATA[ When Goodbye is Forever (08-06-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2668/t/When-Goodbye-is-Forever-08-06-10-.html “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (KJV)

 

When I woke up I turned on the television, and that Michael W. Smith song, “Friends are Friends Forever” was playing on the XM music channel. It made me want to write on this topic today. The chorus is kind of comforting if you’ve ever lost a loved one…

http://godsmercy.net/topic/2668 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:36:56 PST <![CDATA[ These Apples Taste Bad (08-05-10) ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2665/t/These-Apples-Taste-Bad-08-05-10-.html “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 (KJV)

 

You know for all the churches there are out there, and all of the believers out there… It’s hard to find nice Christians to gather with. Of course I have found quite a few online here and on my other sites… But to be honest, for every friendly believer I’ve met, I’ve probably met two unfriendly ones. The unfriendly ones don’t want to gather with you, they just want to say mean and judgmental things about you. Maybe that is a judgmental statement in itself, but that has been my experience.

http://godsmercy.net/topic/2665 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:08:42 PST <![CDATA[ be fruitful in spite of your circumstances! ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2662/t/be-fruitful-in-spite-of-your-circumstances-.html Matthew 7:17-20 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a corrupt tree bears evil fruit. A good tree cannot produce evil fruit, nor can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire. So then you will know them by their fruits.

In Israel, it's amazing how many trees are being planted all the time. In fact, the green line that you hear about so much in the news isn't an actual drawn borderline, but it is a visible line you can only see from the air. It's where Israelis stopped planting trees.

Now suppose I wanted to plant a fig tree -- would I go searching for lemon seeds? Of course not! And even if I planted a fig tree next to a lemon tree, it would still only produce figs, no matter how close it was planted to the lemon tree.

So in our lives, though we may be surrounded with sourness, even planted in a "lemon grove", we are "fig trees" -- and the sweetness of our fruit will... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Dave Munson) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2662 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:26:07 PST