Daybreak Devotions – Pulled

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT The Greek word for “worry” in this passage literally means, “to be pulled in different directions.” It’s a rather...
Daybreak Devotions – Good News

Daybreak Devotions – Good News

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes . . .” (Romans 1:16 NASB) The word translated “gospel” means “good news.” Why is the message of Christ good new? It’s good news because “it’s the power of God for...
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – PART 9

CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – PART 9

CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part 9 “Carolyn, have you ever considered that some of the struggles you are experiencing are the result of demonic interference?” WHAT???  I grew up in an evangelical pastor’s home.  I gave my heart...
Daybreak Devotions – Excellent!

Daybreak Devotions – Excellent!

November 16 “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.” (Proverbs 31:10 NASB) Why is it that on my wife’s birthday every year, I’m the one who feels like he’s received the gift? I met her at a weekly Bible Study. I had been asked to teach the...
Daybreak Devotions – Courage

Daybreak Devotions – Courage

“The Lord is with me: I will not be afraid . . . The is Lord is with me; He is my helper.” (Psalm 118:6a, 7a NIV) Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s feeling the fear and forging ahead anyway. It’s doing what needs to be done despite trepidation. Courage is...
Daybreak Devotions – Encouragement

Daybreak Devotions – Encouragement

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up . . .” (1 Thessalonians 5:11a NIV) My older daughter was very cautious when she was a young child. This was no more evident than when she was learning how to walk. When she tried taking her first step she fell...
CHANGE YOUR LIFE, CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS – PART 7

CHANGE YOUR LIFE, CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS – PART 7

CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part 7 So far in our series on changing our thoughts in order to change our life we have talked about several dynamics that can help us grow spiritually or hinder us:  the importance of our thoughts,...