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26/05/2024

We tend to worship God spontaneously when circumstances are going well. It’s also true that our worship of God seems unnatural when our circumstances are unpleasant. In the devotional below, Dr. David Jeremiah helps us to see how our changing that mindset not only honors God, it also helps us.  Turning Point - Dr. David Jeremiah - Friday, May 24, 2024 - Worshiping in the DarknessI will praise You with my whole heart; before the gods I will sing praises to You. Psalm 138:1 The ni...

SLOWING DOWN CHRISTMAS

Feeling you just can’t escape the Christmas rush? Here’s some “seasonal” advice from Dr. David Jeremiah: Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - Tuesday, December 13 - Slowing Down Christmas But the Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth hush and be silent before Him. Habakkuk 2:20, AMP Lots of terms describe busyness—the rat race, the daily grind, the hamster cage, the treadmill, the vicious cycle. This time of year we call it the Christmas rush. But let’s make time for the Chri...

RESISTANCE

Due, to the many negative developing issues in our world today, it’s safe to say that we are all feeling more vulnerable. However, as Dr. David Jeremiah explains below, feeling safe, because we can know that we are safe, is still just as possible and rational as ever. Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - Monday, March 28, 2022 - Resistance Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Many zoos have indoor viewing areas that look out on to a wild animal habita...

I WORRY ABOUT EVERYTHING

It is easy to feel that we are inferior because we are not popular or successful in the eyes of the world. However, the truth is that we all are insecure and troubled within. NO ONE has a reprieve until we begin to rest more and more in the One Who alone can give us genuine security. Read below as Dr. David Jeremiah illustrates this with great clarity. Turning Point Dr. David Jeremiah - Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - “I Worry About Everything” Do not fret—it only causes harm. Psalm 37:8 P...

The Refreshing Power Of The Word Of God

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Strategies

The late comedian “Flip” Wilson made popular the expression, “The Devil made me do it.” We can be guilty of leaning too much on that excuse. However, there is no way to overestimate the danger that Satan and his hosts of darkness constantly bring to our lives. Keep reading as this peril is clearly addressed by Dr. David Jeremiah. Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - Thursday, January 20, 2022 - Strategies Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of t...

New Year’s Renovation

We all have lived life long enough to know that the REAL us, is deep within. This of course means that the most important things about us are often unknown to most others…maybe to no one else. This reality should also send warning lights flashing. Why? Because tragically, these most important components of our lives can easily and dangerously go undealt with.  What’s the solution? Read below as Dr. David Jeremiah offers the only, but also the perfect solution. Dr. David Jeremiah - ...

Why Heaven Matters On Earth

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You Are Blessed!

Everybody, I mean everybody around us needs encouragement. That of course includes you and I also. Keep reading to receive great insight into what you can do for others, and what God can do for you. Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - December 28, 2021 - You Are Blessed! I will bless you… and you shall be a blessing. Genesis 12:2 Recommended Reading: Genesis 12: 1 – 3 This year’s Olympics in Japan weren’t the same as past Olympics. Because of COVID-19, the stadiums were empty, the ...

God With Us

Christmas can be a very full and fulfilling time. It can also be at times a lonely, empty time. Reality is, Christmas aside, we all have times when we struggle to know that God is close. Keep reading as Dr. David Jeremiah gives us warming assurance. Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - Tuesday, December 21, 2021 - God With Us “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 Most people have ...

What do you DO when your world goes crazy?

Unless you’ve been in a coma for the past couple of years, I don’t need to tell you that our world has gone crazy. The question is, what do you DO when your world goes crazy?  Well, here’s what Jesus taught twelve men to do who lived life with Him for three years. As the months of those three years advanced, the lives of these men became more crazy and frightening. They had no doubt also been totally CONFUSED and probably a bit ANNOYED at how it seemed that at the busiest moments&hell...

The World’s Gone Crazy…What do I Do? Part 4

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What do we do?

Unless you’ve been hiding in a box somewhere…you know that our world is going crazy. The question is, “What do we do?” For a start, may I suggest what King Jehoshaphat, one of the few godly kings of Judah did when his world went crazy. In 2 Chronicles 20, we read that the Ammonites and Moabites, have gathered several other nations with them to destroy Judah! It was a massive army. Jehoshaphat’s response is seen in verses 3 through 6. 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face...

The World’s Gone Crazy…What do I Do?

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Reflections

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A Great Act of Love

Very often, the biggest messes we make in life aren’t made by us taking a huge leap from safety, right into the middle of horrible sin. No, our most ungodly messed usually begin with a seemingly small step away from God.  Keep reading to find out how Marvin Williams describes this tendency below. Our Daily Bread - September 12, 2021 - A Great Act of Love Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life...

How Tall a Wall

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Taming the Tongue

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No Matter the Illness

Most of us are well familiar with the name Billy Graham. We know that he poured his life into following Jesus Christ and sharing the Good News. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how he would sum live up? Keep reading to learn what he said to his family in his last will and testament. Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - No Matter the Illness The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed. Psalm 41:3 After Billy Graham’s death at...

How Are You

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Not Forgotten

I must admit that sometimes I feel as though God has forgotten about me. If you ever feel the same, please read the encouraging words by Arthur Jackson below. Our Daily Bread - August 4, 2021 - Not Forgotten I will not forget you! Isaiah 49:15 READ Isaiah 49:14–18 “Uncle Arthur, do you remember the day you took me to the barbershop and the supermarket? I was wearing tan khakis, a blue-plaid oxford shirt, a navy-blue cardigan, brown socks, and brown Rockport shoes. The date was Thursday, Octo...

Joy? Seriously?

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Words to Change By

As illustrated by the Rabbi below, it is easy to “know” portions of Scripture, while totally ignoring the wonderful truths they are telling us. Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - Thursday, July 29, 2021 - Words to Change By The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8 A well-known Christian scholar told about sitting with a Jewish rabbi he met and listening to the rabbi recite passages from the Old Testament...

An Unused Compass?

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Priceless Lives in Christ

Often, we tend to view God as the all powerful One, just watching for us to get one thing wrong, giving Him a reason to reject us. The truth is the opposite! He is pulling for us! He longs for us to come and rest what little faith we have in Him to save us. The story below is helpful in viewing God correctly. Our Daily Bread - July 31, 2021 - Priceless Lives in Christ There is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10 READ Luke 15:8–10 Tears streame...