Every year, Home & Garden Television (HGTV) gives away a dream home. This year, the dream home is located in Anastacia Island, Florida, on the waterfront. It has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a 2 car garage + other rooms and is valued at $2.2M; it comes with a 2024 Mercedes Benz E-Class, + $100K cash. Today's thought comes from Hebrews 11:6-7 (TLB) whic…

This is such an amazing story because it illustrates that when we have found something of deep value to us, we will pay any price to acquire it. That also means that when we’re not willing to pay for something, we don’t fully understand its value or how it will benefit our lives. Today's thought comes from Matthew 13:44-46 (TLB) which says, 44 “The…

The body of David Livingstone was buried in England where he was born, but his heart was buried in the Africa he loved. Today's thought comes from Matthew 6:19-21 (KJV) which says, 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in…

My wife and I have been married for the past 25 years, yet, as a man, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is, never stop dating. So, I’m married to my wife, but I’m still dating her. Today's thought comes from Psalms 42:1 (TLB) which says, As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. 2 I thirst for God, the living God. Where ca…

In 1972 James S. Hewett, shared this story. Years ago, a young mother was making her way across the hills of South Wales, carrying her tiny baby in her arms, when she was overtaken by a blinding blizzard. Today's thought comes from John 15:13 which says, Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. →5 Foolish Mi…

This true story was told on Crossway.com, that on December 7th, 1988, an earthquake devastated the northwestern section of Armenia, killing an estimated 25,000 people. In one small town, just after the earthquake, a father rushed to his son's school only to find that the school had been flattened. There was no sign of life. But he had no thought of…

A story is told by Dick Hills about a young mother who was lying on the ground, and in her arms she held a tiny baby girl. He said, "As I put a cooked sweet potato into her outstretched hand, I wondered if she would live until morning. Her strength was almost gone, but her tired eyes acknowledged my gift. The sweet potato could help so little, but …

Isn’t it amazing that we accept gifts all the time from people who love us, without having to understand how the gift works or even why they gave it? We don't understand all the mechanical pieces of how our car works, we just accept that it can take us from place to place, and we simply use it to do so. Today's thought comes from Ephesians 2:8-9 wh…

In the Far East, there is a tree called the Chinese bamboo tree. This remarkable tree is different from most trees in that it doesn’t grow in the usual fashion. Like any plant, the Chinese bamboo tree requires nurturing, water, fertile soil, and sunshine; Yet, in its first year, there are no visible signs of activity above the soil. In the second y…

Isn't it amazing that in our world today, people often think about paying their debts, more that they think about loving others. Today's thought comes from Romans 13:7-8 in which the Apostle Paul said, "Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you…

A story is told about a few friends who were participating in a hot-air balloon race, when both tragedy and triumph struck. On the day of the race, as the men and all the other contestants gathered on the large open field, the weather seemed fine and all was well, so, they began inflating their hot air balloons with warm air. Today's thought comes …

In his all-time classic book, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill tells the story of R. U. Darby. Darby’s uncle had gold fever, so he staked his claim and started digging. After a lot of hard work, the uncle found a vein of gold-ore, so he covered up his find and returned home to raise the money for the machinery that he would need to bring the ore …

George Mallory was the famed mountain climber who may have been the first person ever to reach the top of Mount Everest. In the early 1920’s he led a number of attempts to scale the mountain, eventually being killed in the third attempt. Today's thought comes from Psalms 118:24, a familiar verse of scripture that says, "This is the day that the Lor…

Jesus had twelve disciples who followed Him. Jesus had hand picked each of them, but it was obvious He didn't chose them because of their social status, intelligence, spiritual maturity, or their great personalities, because they all had flaws and failings just like everyone else. Today's thought come from from Psalms 118:8-9 which says, "It is bet…

A story is told that there was a little boy how had a bad temper and would say mean things when angry. One day, his father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper and used mean words, to hammer a nail in the wooden fence behind the house. Today's thought come from from Proverbs 18:21 which says, "Death and life are i…

A story is told that there once was a man who was asleep one night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light and the Saviour appeared to him. Today's thought comes from Proverbs 3:5-6 in which Solomon says, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall d…

The 14 foot masterpiece statue of the biblical hero David, standing tall and strong after his victory over Goliath, is carefully placed in a museum in Italy, and is worth an estimated $10 million dollars. Today's thought come from Psalms 138:8 which says, " The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsak…

A story is told about a 39 year old poet named Elizabeth Barrett, who at 15 years old injured her spine and after losing her mobility and being confined to bed in London, was regarded as an invalid. She was doomed to spend the rest of her life in bed, away from a normal natural life. →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.…

If you ask any farmer, he will tell you that one of the most important elements of any harvest, is the seed you sow. To reap any harvest, you must first plant a seed; therefore, a harvest is an intentional and planned event, it is not a supernatural miracle, but a manifestation that happens because you followed the law/principle of sowing and reapi…

David makes a few powerful statements in his writing that we all should pay attention to as it speaks to the power of God’s Word in our lives and how it blesses and changes us. Today's thought comes from Psalms 119:89-93 which says, 89 Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established…

Do you realize that you can't really get to know someone unless you get up close and personal with them? You can know about a person, you can look on from a distance and make a guess about who they are, what they enjoy, or how they live, but the only way to really know a person, you've got to get up close; you've got to be around them, spend time w…

Track and field is a sport which combines various athletic contests based on the skills of running, jumping and throwing. The running events include sprints, which are about running short distances at top speed; middle distance events, which include running around the track 7.5 times; and long distance events, which is typically running over a mile…

It's amazing what people will do to try and run away from God. They will try to stay busy and overwork themselves, so they don't have time for God; they will try to avoid God by changing the subject whenever His name comes up; they will try to do many good deeds to make themselves feel good and to justify the idea that they don't really need God. B…

Cities of refuge existed in the Old Testament times. If a man was accused of a crime, he would run into a city of refuge and was guaranteed protection by law. In all our lives, we have been accused of many crimes of sin and the payment for sin is death, yet, we can run to Jesus Christ who is our city of refuge and be guaranteed protection from the …

You are not just anybody, you are an ambassador of the kingdom of God; you are a representative on the earth of your Heavenly Father. Don't you ever forget that you are special, you are royalty. →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/5M Conrad's Books Re-Engage | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/xmu657 Assignment Praye…

People are different. Some are losers because they choose to be; some are champions because they choose to be. Learn to study the lives of champions. →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/5M Conrad's Books Re-Engage | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/xmu657 Assignment Prayer Journal | https://www.amazon.com/Assignment…

Purify Yourself Before God | Daily Video Morning Devotionals | Isaiah 59:1-2 Today's thought comes from Isaiah 59:1-2 which says, “Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he w…

Serve The One Who Delivers | Daily Video Morning Devotionals | Joshua 24:22-24 Today's thoughts come from "Joshua 24:22-24" which says, Joshua said to the people,“You have testified that you have chosen to serve the Lord.” They answered, “Yes, we have!” “Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Turn yourselves entirely over to the Lord God o…

Pray Without Ceasing | Daily Video Morning Devotionals | 1st Thessalonians 5:16-18 Today's thoughts come from "1st Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you". →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/5M Conrad's Bo…

Practice Faith Talk | Daily Video Morning Devotionals | Philippians 4:8 Today's thoughts come from Philippians 4:8 which says, "Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue…

Praying Against All Odds | Daily Video Morning Devotionals | Luke 18:1 Today's thoughts come from Luke 18:1 "And Jesus spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/5M Conrad's Books Re-Engage | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/xmu657 Ass…

Treasure Your Time | Daily Video Morning Devotionals | 1st Peter 1:24-25 Today's thoughts come from "1st Peter 1:24-25” which says "All people are like grass, and all their beauty is like a flower of the field. The grass dries up and the flower drops off, but the word of the Lord lasts forever". →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purpo…

Encountering God | Video Morning Devotionals | Acts 9:5-6 Today's thoughts comes from Acts 9:5-6 which said, "5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, …

Pray With Expectation | Video Morning Devotionals | Mark 11:23 Today's thoughts comes from Mark 11:23 which Jesus said, "For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed, and be cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall …

Re-Evaluate Your Current Goals | Video Morning Devotionals | Luke 14:28 28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/5M Conrad's Books Re-Engage | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/xmu6…

Remember Who Is With You | Video Morning Devotionals | Hebrews 13:5-6 Today's thoughts come from Hebrews 13:5-6 which says, "for He had saith, I will never leave you nor forsake you. So that we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me". →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/…

Gods Grace Frees Us And Gives Us More | Video Morning Devotionals | Romans 5:6-8 Today's thoughts comes from Romans 5:6-8 which says "While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an …

Never Complain About What You Are Willing To Permit | Video Morning Devotionals |Matthew 18:18 Today's thoughts come from Matthew 18:18 in which Jesus said, "Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven". →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https:…

Living A Productive Life In Christ | Video Morning Devotionals | John 15:5 Today's thoughts come from John 15:5 in which Jesus said, “I am the vine. You are the branches. Those who live in me while I live in them will produce a lot of fruit. But you can’t produce anything without me." →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed…

Break Free Of What Holds You Back | Video Morning Devotionals | 1 Peter 2:1-2 Today's thoughts come from 1 Peter 2:1-2 which says, "So get rid of every kind of evil, every kind of deception, hypocrisy, jealousy, and every kind of slander. Desire God's pure word as newborn babies desire milk. Then you will grow in your salvation". →5 Foolish Mistake…

Mentorship Is Important | Video Morning Devotionals | Hebrews 12:1 Today's thoughts come from Hebrews 12:1 which says, "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,". →5 Foolish M…

Send us a Text Message. In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to. The simple question on the table that we will …

Today's thoughts come from Proverbs 1:3 in which Solomon said, "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels". 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO King's Addition YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@kingsadditionhcog 👋★☆★ CONNECT WITH KING'S ADDITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★ Website: https://kingsadd…

Today's thoughts come from 1 John 4:9-10 which says, "And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him. This is what love is: it is not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the means by which our sins are forgiven." 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO King's Addition YOUTUBE CHA…

Today's thoughts comes from Hebrews 11:8-11 which says, "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs wi…

Send us a Text Message. In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to. The simple question on the table that we will …

Send us a Text Message. In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to. The simple question on the table that we will …

Send us a Text Message. In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to. The simple question on the table that we will …

Send us a Text Message. In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to. The simple question on the table that we will …

Send us a Text Message. Who does God use to accomplish the extraordinary? Is it the skilled? the wealthy? the uneducated? the qualified? the poor? the young? the gifted? or ordinary people? Today we’re talking about “Exploring Ordinary Life, With An Extraordinary God: Let’s look at “How God Uses Ordinary People, To Accomplish His Extraordinary Purp…