Daily Pause Devotional Podcast

Today, Mr. G takes another unique look at the Christmas Story from the perspective of the preeminent forerunner of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, and what was in his mind when he encountered him for the first time at the Jordan River. Also, click below to listen to today’s featured song, “Now Behold the Lamb”, by Kirk Franklin & The Family: https://open.spotify.com/track/77aKjAafF8qar9i3d6F84P?si...

Today, Mr. G once again engages us in another trip “Around the World” this time heading to the western side of the European continent to speak of a certain special time that lead to another special time that should remind us to embrace all of the special times we have with our loved ones. Also, click below to listen to today’s featured song, “O’ Holy Night” by Celine Dion: https://open.spotify.com...

Today, Mr. G shares with us another example of why the true spirit of Christmas is still with us, and the importance to keep this spirit with us everywhere we go, for we may never know what effect our simple act of kindness can do for a person. Also, click down below to listen to today’s featured song, “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)”, by Nat King Cole: https://open.spotify.com/track/...

Today, mr. G uses his interesting imagination to attempt to answer a question about one of the more well known stories revolving around the birth of Jesus Christ and what could have possibly been said by the Three Wise Men when they first saw Jesus. Also, click below to add today’s featured song to your personal playlist, “Holy, thou Art Holy” by Karen Clark Sheard: https://open.spotify.com/track/...

Today, Mr. G encourages us to hold on to our precious memories, but they are the building blocks to help us maintain hope, joy, and peace, not only throughout the Christmas season, but throughout the entire year. Also, click down below to listen to today’s featured song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, by Andy Williams: https://open.spotify.com/track/5hslUAKq9I9CG2bAulFkHN?si=2TrFN_gTR...

Today, Mr. G emphasizes the importance of not getting caught up in the stresses of and calamities of preparing for the Christmas season and life in general and to embrace the true gift of simplicity in all its forms. Also, click down below to listen to today’s featured song, “Simple Gifts” by Blast! Ensemble: https://youtu.be/igWsVY2hemo?si=i1CR0UzV3dQk39Le Thank you for listening to The Daily Pau...

Today, Mr. G explores the upcoming birth of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the angels and the heavenly hosts, and encourages us to take on that same excitement and joy that the angels had on that first Christmas night. Also, click down below to listen to today’s featured song, “Alleluia”, by University of Utah Singers: https://open.spotify.com/track/0KXGGOISIfMKvKtCK6X0OK?si=XZg6ST-VTR-s1GVt...

The Daily Pause Devotional Podcast is beginning a semi-recurring series this Christmas called “Around the World”, diving into the world’s most beautiful and well known Christmas Carols. Our first stop is to a very unexpected place to some for it’s history with carols, but upon further review, we discover the hidden treasure in the form of a 16th Century Christmas Carol that gives us an example of...

Today, Mr. G talks about the power of friendship and why we should constantly remember the bonds and connections of friends we have made throughout our lifetime and work year ‘round to ensure that these friendship circles remain unbroken, giving substance to the words of Michael W. Smith: “…for a lifetime is not too long to live as friends”. Also, click down below to listen to today’s featured son...

Today, Mr. G talks about two types of promises: the one that children receive about receiving something, and how that childlike faith in believing that promise can help us all in receiving the second promise discussed, the promise of a savior coming into this world to bring us hope, joy, life, and a new light of which nothing on this earth can, could, or ever will come close to giving. Also, click...

Today, Mr. G brings a tradition he began a couple years ago to the Daily Pause Devotional Podcast called Christmas with friends. We begin this series talking about when is the appropriate time to “kick off” the Christmas season, or is there really ever not a time to have the spirit of Christmas in our hearts? Also, click down below to listen to today’s featured song, “Festival Fanfare for Christma...

On this Thanksgiving day, Mr. G wishes everyone many blessings, love, and more foundations of cherished memories on this day. May we all be grateful and thankful for the abundant blessings of God in and throughout out lives, and may we always continue to share how grateful we are to our friends, families, and loved ones not just on this special day, but every day of the year! Also, click down belo...

On this Thanksgiving eve, Mr. G talks about a simple, two word eight letter phrase that is often one of the more difficult phrases for us as people to say, whether it be because of pride, self absorption, taking situations for granted, or a lack of appreciation. May we always find a way to other this simple two word phrase of thank you, because sometimes that is simply what people need to make the...

Today, Mr. G focuses on the aspects of grace, and why grace in all its aspects is not only a vital to remember during Thanksgiving, but even more important to make sure we extend towards others throughout all the days of our lives. Also, click down below to listen to today’s feature song, “If Not for Your Grace”, by Israel & New Breed: https://open.spotify.com/track/21wM5Y991ciPLOtWbJ5xd3?si=GAPd-...

Today, Mr. G kicks off a week of Thanksgiving by encouraging us to remember the blessings that we have received throughout the entirety of our lives. Sometimes, we have some memories that we do not wish to conjure up, but even in the midst of those dark moments, we realize and understand that God‘s hand kept us the entire way. May we always take time to remember how God has kept us, and be thankfu...

In times of confusion and distress, it is good to have something that will serve as a guide to bring us to a place of safety. Today, Mr. G reminds us that being lead by the Lord in and for everything in our lives is always best for us, even when we do not understand where it is He is leading us. Also, click down below and listen to today’s feature song, “Lead Me On (Live)”, by Chandler Moore: http...

In the wake of the last election cycle and the many fractured relationships that resulted from the heated rhetoric in this modern political landscape, Mr. G wants to tak a moment to remind us what true friendship should be built upon and what it takes to Ms to maintain our friendships through any adversities that arise. Also, click down below and listen to today’s feature song, “Lean on Me”, by Ki...

In today’s episode, Mr. G encourage us to not take our circumstances at face value and take another look. When we look again through the eyes of Faith, we will see the Lord has us inn His care and through Him, we shall obtain full victory when we learn to apply our Faith along with our praise to God to any situation. Also, click down below to listen to today’s feature song, “You Are Not Alone”, by...

Today, Mr. G uses an illustration of a father teaching his son how to drive to show us how God will teach us to operate effectively in our lives, even if we end up repeating some lessons God is trying to teach us over and over again. Like a loving parent, God shows us grace, compassion and love through every lesson, and keeps his promis of always being right by our side. Also, click down below to...

Today, Mr. G encourages us to never allow outside influences to discourage us from having the faith to believe God can do heat He said, and the trust to believe that God will perform His promises towards us in our lives. A big thank you to our veterans in all branches of our military and their families for your dedicated service to our country. Your efforts allow us to enjoy the freedoms that we h...

Today, Mr. G speaks on the wonders of God’s grace, why it is needed to help us endure our most difficult moments, and what it does in and throughout our lives that makes it so important to have and grateful to receive, making God’s grace far more than just ordinary. Today’s featured song, “Amazing Grace”, by Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, is found in the episode, but hear is a link to add to...

Mr. G concludes his series dealing with the transition between receiving our promise of deliverance and reaching and walking into our deliverance with the third of “The Three U’s”, Unfair. As we draw closer to the finish line, we ofthe become distracted by how others are being blessed or how quickly others reach their goals, but we are reminded to remain focused on our own paths, not becoming frus...

We continue with our series entitled, “The Three U’s”, focusing on the second “U”, Uncomfortable. Mr. G reminds us that the things that we desire to have in our lives requires the most uncomfortable of changes and stressful situations along the way. However, let us hold steady in our faith in God, for exercising patience during the uncomfortable moments will build up our faith and strength to endu...

In today’s episode, Mr. G presents a short series dealing with the transition we face from the proclamation of our deliverance to receiving our deliverance and promise from God entitled, “The Three U’s”. Today, we discuss the first “U”, Ugly, and despite how ugly things appear in our lives, keep trusting in what the Lord has spoke in into your life and trust Him (see Proverbs 3:5-6). Also, click o...

In today’s episode, Mr. G talks about the differences between character and reputation and the importance of making sure our true character stay intact regardless of how our reputation portrays us. Also, click on the link below to listen to today’s feature song, “Speak to My Heart”, by The New York Restoration Choir: https://open.spotify.com/track/0GMV63EPIZaf6Tz2AxSY4V?si=Uv_N_R6XQDOlf05TEyVZiA T...