November Thankfulness

 
Faith Moments Daily Bible Reading and Devotionals

Our focus this month is on thankfulness to God for His goodness and blessings, being grateful, the privilege of voting, honoring our veterans, and the Thanksgiving holiday.

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the

will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

1 Thessalonians 5:18  

Here are a few reminders of this month's events to celebrate, and a few of our FMD favorites on the following topics. 

Daylight Savings Ends November 2nd

Election Day Voting, Tuesday, November 4th

Sharing Jesus with A Veteran November 11th

Feature Devotional - Sacrifices of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 27th

Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Praises 

Bonus - Living a Life of Thanksgiving

Weekly Thanksgiving Devotionals

Be sure to read and share the sidebar links including the feature devotional(s) geared toward faith and family.

Continue to Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

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May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Besides the Pulpit

Our focus for October is: Clergy and Pastor Appreciation Month, Columbus Day, Halloween, Wisdom.

"Call unto Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and might things,

which you did not know."

Jeremiah 33:3

During the month of October congregations around the world give honor to those who have faithfully sought the Lord for wisdom into the scriptures.  In our imagination, we picture them having a direct line to God who gives them answers to anything they ask.

We expect that they have spent countless hours before God's throne seeking wisdom and counsel into each pressing sermon and message they are to convey to their flock.  Our hope is that they would gain insight and be shown great and mighty things that they did not know concerning the Word.

It is true that we take comfort in knowing our spirituals leaders hear from God, but what about those who are not in the clergy or ministry?  What about our political leaders, those in business, those who teach our children and those who are in search for better things beyond what we can imagine?  

For years I have expressed the importance of praying for those who seek the will of God in all aspects of life and how they will affect and effect the world.  I have often asked this question, "What if Columbus did not go?"  His life is an example of what God is willing to share with His children if we only dare to ask Him to reveal the wisdom of Heaven to those who call on Him in prayer.

As were celebrate and honor the faithfulness of our spiritual leaders, besides the pulpit, let us also give thanks to those who have changed the lives of others throughout the generations spiritually in their desire to serve God.

Here are our few of our FMD favorites on this topic:

The Value of Wisdom

Pastor Appreciation Day 

Clergy and Pastor Appreciation Month

Gathering of the Children and Clergy Appreciation

A New Discovery  

Don't Be Tricked (devotional on Halloween)

Faith Moments Devotional October Archives

Bonus Read: What if Columbus did not go?

Be sure to read and share the sidebar links including the feature devotional(s) geared toward faith, family and fatherhood.

Additional Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:6 

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

Thank you for visiting!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Focus on Family

 

Our focus for September is focusing on and honoring family . 

“All of you together are Christ's body, 

and each of you is a part of it."

1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT

Here are our few of our FMD favorites on this topic: labor day, back to school, grandparents, 911 Patriot Day.

Firsts (focus on school)

School Peer Pressure

Honoring Grandparents

A Continual Harvest

Develope an Adult Relationship with Your Children 

More devotionals on the topic of education and school.

Be sure to read and share the sidebar links including the feature devotional(s) geared toward faith, family and fatherhood.

Additional Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:6 

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

Thank you for visiting!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Labor for the Lord

 Our focus for August is laboring for the Lord. 

“Labor not to be rich."

Proverbs 23:4

Here are our few of our FMD favorites on this topic:

The Hour Glass of Time

Peace Be Still 

Miracles of Jesus

Hearing Test

More devotionals on the topic of labor.

Be sure to read and share the sidebar links including the feature devotional(s) geared toward faith, family and fatherhood.

Additional Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:6 

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

Thank you for visiting!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Help from the Lord During Difficult Times

Psalm 46:1

Our focus for July is help from the Lord. 

“God is our refuge and strength,

a very present help 

in times of trouble."

Psalm 46:1  

Here are our few of our FMD favorites on this topic:

Help Comes

A New Direction 

It's Always God

Hope and Assurance through Christ

Be sure to read and share the sidebar links including the feature devotional(s) geared toward faith, family and fatherhood.

Additional Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:6 

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

Thank you for visiting!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Recognizing Godly Fathers

 
Our focus for June is on fathers. 

“Hear, you children,

the instruction of a father,

and attend to know understanding.”

Proverbs 4:1  

Here are our few of our FMD favorites on this topic:

Naturally Good Things

Earthly Fathers: A gift from our Heavenly Father! 

Instructions Included

Great is the Unfailing Compassion of A Father

Be sure to read and share the sidebar links including the feature devotional(s) geared toward faith, family and fatherhood.

Additional Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:6 

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

Thank you for visiting!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Focusing on Prayer

Our focus for May seems appropriate since it has begun with the National Day of Prayer for the United States.  The event is based on Romans 15:13, which has three points of focus: hope, joy and peace through the power given to all believers by the Holy Spirit of God.

"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

With so much negativity, discouragement, and thoughts of despair, we need to spread the message about the "God of Hope" who will meet every need spiritually, physically, financially, emotionally, and socially.  God is our hope, our only hope and to Him we lift our voices humbly in prayer for our nation and the world.

For more focused devotionals on prayer, please visit our National Day of Prayer topic.

To find out more about this year's theme visit their website.

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

We're looking forward to reading with you!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Reveal the Deep Things God

 

"Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law". 
(Psalm 119:18 NKJV)

 Scripture Reading:  1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Psalm 119:18 

Reveal the Deep Things God 

It is no secret that the more time you spend with someone the better you become acquainted with their ways.  The same goes for spending time in fellowship with God through the reading of His word and in prayer. 

As you enter into your study time ask the Lord to reveal the deep things of God to you.  Pray that your eyes will be opened to the wondrous things from the Word of God. (cw) 

"But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit". 
1 Corinthians 2:10 NKJV)

"Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law". 
(Psalm 119:18 NKJV)

 “However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor the rules of this age, who are coming to nothing.

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.  But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.

But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.  For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. (1 Corinthians 2:6-10 NKJV)  

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

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How Would You Answer these Questions?

As I am sitting at the computer writing this the sounds of thunder roars in the distance as the city siren is sounding and my phone alarm is telling us to take cover.  Another storm is in the area with warnings of a tornado threatening the city. With so much destruction from wars, violence, hatred, and "natural disasters, the "world" is seeking counsel from people of faith for answers. 

 

For a believer, these things are part of the "tribulation" of this world. The only difference is that we understand why they are happening and have the peace gift from God to help us overcome each situation.

"In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I (Jesus speaking) have overcome the world."

 John 16:33

Some of the most common religious questions asked (especially around Easter) are "Do You Believe Jesus Is Alive?"  and if He is, why does He allow so many bad things to happen?

Another is, did Jesus die only to forgive sins of believers?  If someone asked you these difficult life questions, how would you answer?  For more insight read our holiday devotional on this subject.

More devotionals on the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Lives

Rejoice in His Victory 

Focusing on Holy Week Biblical Events

Understanding Jesus Conquered the Grave and Is Risen

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

We're looking forward to reading with you!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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Breaking Follow Ground

 

Feature Devotional of the Month

“Break up your follow ground, for it is time to seek the LORD.”

Hosea 10:12

 

Scripture Reading: Hosea 10:12

Ground Breaking

This is the time of year where many of us begin to prepare our soil to receive the new seeds for this year’s crops.  The winter hardened the ground where nothing could grow.  The spring thaw has given us a new opportunity to sow, in hope for the ground to bring forth what was sown.

Through the years many Christians seem to form opinions and have hardened themselves to certain ways of thinking.  Their once fertile ground has become hardened and prevents them from hearing from God.  This is the time of ground breaking for believers by seeking the Lord and His wisdom.  Be determined that this year you will allow new seeds to be planted in your heart, so you can receive God’s best and be fruitful in your planting. 

“Break up your follow ground, for it is time to seek the LORD.”

Hosea 10:12

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

After reading and sharing the devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or click a specific article title on the right side panel for details. 

We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotionals (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 2:6)  

The devotionals are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture reading to help you read through the Bible on one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, group or Sunday school Bible study settings.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions, click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

View Daily Bible Reading Schedule here:

January - March DBR

April - June DBR

July-September DBR

October - December DBR

We're looking forward to reading with you!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year. 

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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