Devotions With Daryl

Significant Events Nehemiah 1:2-4 This episode discusses the importance that significant events have on our lives and how we can recall specific details from those moments.

An Interceding Cupbearer Nehemiah 1-7 God empowers His people to fulfill the mission He gives to them. Nehemiah brought the people together to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem so that the city might be protected from their enemies. But that protection was not permanent. Through Jesus's death and resurrection, God made a way for His people to be protected from the enemies of sin and death without...

A call to fight Esther 9:16-17 This episode discusses how as Christians we are called to fight, but our method of fighting is not the same as the way the world fights.

Rahab, part two Hebrews 11:31 James 2:25 This episode continues looking at the life of Rahab, the harlot and how she actually was a great woman of faith.

Connections between People Esther 8:1-2 This episode discusses how sometimes we act as a bridge between two people who know us, but do not know each other. 

Esther's Response Esther 5:7-8 This episode discusses the approach that Esther took to respond with her request to the king.

The Impact of Prayer Esther 4:15-16 This episode discusses the impact of prayer and comforting each other during difficult times. 

Counteracting Stress Esther 1:12 This episode discusses the story of Queen Esther and how God laid the foundation for her to rise in status within the king's household.

A Rescuing Queen Esther God brings salvation at just the right time in just the right way. Had the decree to wipe all of the Jews off the earth been fulfilled, God's promise to provide the Messiah through Abraham's descendants would have failed. Instead, God brought salvation to His people through Esther, who interceded for them at great risk to her own life. God would provide a greater salvation,...

Spiritual Drifting Hebrews 6:19 This episode discusses how Christians have the potential to drift away from God like a boat without an anchor.

People of the Bible- Rahab, part one Matthew 1:5 Joshua 2:9-13 This episode explores Rahab the harlot a most unlikely person to be found in the ancestry of Jesus.  

Keep Calm and Carry On Psalms 118:1-4 This episode discusses the Christians resolve to keep moving forward.

Loving Your Neighbor Matthew 5:43-45 This episode discusses a most difficult command of Jesus for us to follow. The title is kind of deceptive because it is only half of the message. Loving your neighbor begins with praying for your enemies.

New Year's Resolutions Joshua 1:6-9 Luke 6:45 This episode discusses New Year's resolutions and how they tend to fade away and how instead we should focus on activities that encourage our relationship with God.  

TRUST This episode discusses the importance of trust and particularly who we actually place our trust in. Psalm 118:8-9

A PROMISE INHERITED Everything that God has said can be trusted because it is impossible for Him to lie. Because God cannot lie, all of what He has said can be trusted. Jesus, the Word of God, said that He is the way, the truth, and the life. All who trust in Jesus have been saved and have unwavering hope that Christ will return to make all things new. Because God is truthful and we are to follow...

CRANKY PEOPLE This episode discusses the likeability of cranky individuals and what the world would be like if God were like them. Psalms 115:3

Isaiah the Prophet part 3 Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 53:3-5 Hebrews 11:36-40 This episode discusses the messianic prophesy of Isaiah which is what he is most remember for particularly during the Advent season.

Celebrations Ezra 6:22 This episode discusses the joy found in celebrating.

Tradition Ezra 6:19-21 This episode discusses the importance of tradition and how it relates to the Christian life.

Rebuilding the Temple Ezra 6:14 This episode discusses the importance each of us play in the bigger picture that God is creating. 

God's Messengers This episode discusses the different roles of three of God's messengers represented in the book of Ezra.  Ezra 5:1-2

A day is coming when God will win the victory for His people and reign over them forevermore. The prophet Zechariah spoke of a day when the Lord would cleanse His people and reign over them in triumph. When Jesus returns, He will put an end to all sin and reign over creation in triumph. When Jesus returns, He put an end to all sin and reign over creation in triumph and all who have trusted in Him...

Isaiah the messenger of hope This episode if the first of a three-part series of episodes that focus upon the prophet Isaiah and who he was as a man as well as a servant of God. 

THE ULTIMATE EARTHQUAKE Zechariah 14:4 This episode discusses the ultimate earthquake that is coming when God sets His feet on the Mount of Olives.