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Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Continuing our ‘D-Love’ of God appreciation, let’s examine His ‘Determined-Love’. Today’s scripture, Hosea 1:2 (NLT) shares…[2] When the Lord first began speaking to Israel through Hosea, he said to him, “Go and marry a prostitute, so that…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) The Holy Spirit made it abundantly clear that during this week where love is celebrated, He wants me to write about ‘D-Love’ of God. I have been told to begin with writing about His Defining-Love Today’s scripture,…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s close out our admonition of no excuses with Jesus’ stern ‘all-or-nothing’ reproof. Today’s scripture, Luke 9:57-62 (NLT) says…[57] As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.” [58] But…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s be mindful of what God provided before complaining about we want. Today’s scripture, Numbers 11:4-6 (NLT), shares…[4] Then the foreign rabble who were traveling with the Israelites began to crave the good things of Egypt. And…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s continue our elimination of excuses by focusing on faithfulness to God over the desired fairness from Him. Jesus said in today’s scripture, John 21:18-22 (NLT)…[18] “I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s understand God requires our obedience regardless of our objections. Today’s scripture, Jonah 4:1-4 (NLT) shares…[1] This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry. [2] So he complained to the Lord about it:…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s expose religious excuses. Today’s scripture, Acts of the Apostles 11:4-12 (NLT) shares…[4] Then Peter told them exactly what had happened. [5] “I was in the town of Joppa,” he said, “and while I was praying, I…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) The Holy Spirit just gave me a theme of no excuses or explanations for this week. Let’s begin where excuses began, with Adam. In today’s scripture, Genesis 3:11-12 (NLT) we read…[11] “Who told you that you were…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today we will close out conversing with God by focusing on what He desires. In today’s scripture, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV), we’re told to…[16] Rejoice always, [17] pray continually, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today we will pivot to a new type of conversation with God, which is one where he reveals the truth about us. In today’s scripture, Matthew 12:33-37 (NLT), Jesus said…[33] “A tree is identified by its fruit.…