Devotions With Daryl

Conforming to the world In this episode Dr. Worley discusses importance of following God's direction rather than embracing the ideas of the world that surround us. 1 Samuel 10:20-24

Each Friday in June will focus upon the subject of restoration and how God's restorative power within each of us can overcome and calamity.  Dr. Worley discusses the early New Testament church in the book of Acts and their positive and negative aspects.  Colossians 3:13

Looking backward to move forward In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the importance of recognizing help when God has placed it right in front of us. 1 Samuel 10:18-19

The right equipment In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the importance of having the appropriate equipment to have success at any job or activity.  1 Sameul 10:9-10

Hymn Story Tuesday A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Dr. Worley tells the story of this hymn from its humble beginnings during the Renaissance.  Psalm 18:2

Personal Holiness In this episode Dr. Worley discusses our tendency to focus on outward appearances when we should consider what God looks at. God is interested in our hearts.  1 Samuel 9:2

1 Samuel 7-10 God is the one true king, and He alone is able to lead His people as they need. When the people of Israel demanded a king to be like the nations around them, they failed to understand that God had called them to be a set-apart people among the nations, ruled by a greater king. Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of lords, reigning perfectly over His people who, through their trust in...

Discontentment In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the human condition of constant discontentment with where we are and what we have. 1 Samuel 8:4-1

Attitudes and actions In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the attitudes and actions that a Christian should demonstrate. Romans 8:5-11

Hope through pain In this episode Dr. Worley discusses how he coped with the diagnosis of leukemia.  Psalms 130:5

Gratitude In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the need for gratitude toward God for his gracious gift of Jesus Christ. Romans 7:24-8:4

Victory in death In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the victory that we have over death through Jesus Christ. Romans 5:12-14

Hymn Story Tuesday- In the Garden This episode discusses the history of the great hymn In the Garden. John 20:18

Words are powerful In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the influence the words we speak has over others around us. Romans 3:13-18

Following Their Own Corruption Romans 1-8 Everyone is a sinner deserving death, but God has provided the means of rescue through Jesus Christ. Because God has rescued us from sin and death through the death of His Son, we should seek to put sin to death in our lives and instead embrace a life of holiness filled with love and gratitude for what Jesus Christ has done for us. 

Sin is like a Coke In this episode Dr. Worley discusses how Coca Cola is like sin. Romans 3:10-12

The Word of God In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the significance of the Word of God and that we should not take it lightly. 1 Samuel 4:10

Embracing Hope In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the source of our hope. Hebrews 10:19-23

Attention, Attention, Please! In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the importance to paying attention when questions come up in our lives.  1 Samuel 4:1-3

God is in control In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the hope that can be found no matter how dire the situation. 1 Samuel 2:35

Hymn Story Tuesday- I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY  This week Dr. Worley discusses the background to the great hymn, I Love To Tell The Story and how it became a popular hymn within the church today. Proverbs 11:30

Intercession today In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the term intercessor and how it applies to the Christian life. 1 Samuel 2:22-25

Following Their Own Desires 1 Samuel 2-7 Eli's sons were evil priests who received judgement for their sins that they deserved, In contrast, Jesus is the Great High Priest, the sinless Son of God who took the judgement for the sins of the world that He did not deserve. All who trust Him will be forgiven and become children of God.

Using God for our own success In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the issue with using God for our own purposes. 1 Samuel 2:6

Thinking about death. In this episode Dr. Worley discusses thoughts about death and the actions it should encourage us to take before death. 1 Samuel 2:6