Don't Make Me Rich! (Or Poor)
Seems like a wise saying, but is it something that you'd really pray to God, do not give me poverty or riches?

Seems like a wise saying, but is it something that you'd really pray to God, do not give me poverty or riches?
God's peace surpasses understanding, but what does that mean?
And at the beginning of every semester the Beacon does a special devotional painting night. They pick one section of scripture and then students reflect on that while they paint. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3v...
Did Jesus actually, really, truly, physically walk out of the grave on Easter morning? Did he actually rise from the dead? Is that believable?
When I was in high school, a friend of mine went to a carnival and he brought quite a bit of money with him... If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www...
Today we focus on prayer. What is your prayer life like? Be encouraged that even when our prayer life could use improvement, Jesus is there, being the perfect pray-er in our place.
What does it mean to meditate on God's Word? What passages have you meditated on lately?
Jesus Sermon on the Mount has been heard so often that we probably don't think anything he says is unusual. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.in...
Today Pastor Nelson talks about using your sword, the Word of God, to fend off the Devil's attacks.
Christians and non-Christians alike are familiar with the symbol of the cross. Here's a big question for us to consider. Did Jesus need to die on the cross? If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twi...
Jesus tells us to "ask whatever we wish." What does he mean by this? Is this like a Christmas list we might send to Santa? Pastor Marques Nelson has the answer.
What good fruit are you doing? Today we join Pastor Nelson to talk about how we, as branches in Christ, can produce good fruit.
Have you noticed how often the Bible uses contrast to teach truths? If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peace_devotions/ Email List:...
We're joined by Pastor Nelson as we continue to talk about Jesus as the Vine. Today we take a closer look a the gardener.
The Bible not only says God is love, but the Bible also says the Lord loves righteousness and justice. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.instagr...
And over and over Jesus says, remain in me as I remain in you. And that's where you're going to get your power and your strength.
Do you remember that old song, “Don't Worry, Be Happy?”
If you've ever read or studied the book Ecclesiastes from the Old Testament, you know that it can be a little bit gloomy. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: ...
Many years before I became a pastor, I really spent a lot of my summer wakeboarding and I remember a friend of mine one day came out on the boat with us and he decided to snap a few pictures.
Over the course of my ministry, I've often asked people if they think they're going to go to heaven when they die. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https:/...
In 1878 bandits hid their stolen gold somewhere in South Dakota. Yet, this treasure is worthless if no one knows where it is.
The oldest Triumphal Arch we know about was built 200 years before Jesus was born. Today we consider Jesus' Ascension as a Triumphal Arch for our entrance into heaven.
Well, it's early February, and so just the other day, the nation once again observed Groundhog's Day. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.instagra...
You've heard it said that “it's not what you know, but it's who you know.”
The mission work of the church is not intended to be an afterthought of Christianity. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peace_devo...
That day when the disciples looked up into the sky and watched Jesus ascend into heaven, some of them must have been wondering why is he leaving?
God wants you to give him your heart, what does that mean? What does it mean to give someone your heart?
Today I want to talk a little bit about the church. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peace_devotions/ Email List: https://peacede...
I'm going to offer a suggestion of something totally wild and crazy to do for St. Patrick's Day.
Are you familiar with the Year of Jubilee? Jesus came to pay your debt and grant you God's favor. If you find benefit from these devotions we'd encourage you to support our ministry. You can donate by visiting: https://els.org/donate Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceDevotions/ Website: https://peacedevotions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pFo5lJV46gKmztGwnT3vA Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacedevotions Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...