Devotions With Daryl

Hope for the vulnerable In this episode Dr. Worley discusses a source of hope for people in despair.  Isaiah 40:28-31

My Heart Rejoices In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the joy that only God can provide even in our darkest moments. 1 Samuel 2:1

Sacrifice of praise In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the story of Samuel and how it demonstrates the ideas of sacrifice and praise. 1 Samuel 1:24-28

How Great Thou Art In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the hymn story associated with the creation of How Great Thou Art.  Psalm 145:3

What's in a name? In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the meaning of names and their significance particularly from a Biblical standpoint. 1 Samuel 1:20

Active Waiting In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the difference in passive and active waiting and how we are called to wait actively. 1 Samuel 1:9-11

Virtue In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the characteristic of virtue and how just like sin it is a reflection of our actions in life. Ruth 3:6-11

The light of hope In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the light that is within each Christian and the hope that it brings not only to us, but to those around us. Ephesians 1:15-23

The bread of life In this episode Dr. Worley discusses God's provision for each of us and His gracious gift of the Bread of Life. Ruth 2:14-20

God in the shadows In this episode Dr. Worley discusses how God can always be found even in the darkest moments of our lives. Ruth 2:3-13

Holy, Holy, Holy This episode features the hymn story of the great hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy".  Revelation 4:8-11

God is faithful In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the story of Ruth and in particular Naomi's reaction to their situation wanting to change her name to Mara which means bitter.  Ruth 1:19-22

Following God's Guidance Ruth Faithful love is not focused inwardly but it focuses outwardly, seeking the welfare of others. Boaz was a family redeemer who showed undeserved kindness to Ruth, a foreigner, and made her his wife. In a greater way, Jesus is our Redeemer who has shown unmerited kindness to us by providing us forgiveness from sin and making us His bride, the church. 

The provider of help In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the story of Naomi and Ruth and how God provided for their needs. Ruth 1:1-5

God can use anyone In this episode Dr. Worley discusses how God is able to use anyone no matter their circumstance.  Judges 16:26-30

A living hope In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the living hope that all Christians share. 1 Peter 1:3-5

Consequences of sin In this episode Dr. Worley discusses how the effect of sin impacts our lives using the example of Samson. Judges 16:19-21

Temptation In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the story of Samson and how he gave in to temptation. Judges 16:19-21

Great is Thy Faithfulness. In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the origins of the hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22

Tragedy in Life In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the tragedy of Samson's life and the sin in our own lives. Judges 14:1-4

Judges 13-16 Samson’s downfall was the result of his own passions, pride, and disobedience, and yet, God used his death to spark the deliverance of His people from their enemy. In contrast, Jesus’ death was the result of His humility and perfect obedience, which God used to deliver people from their sin. Because we have experienced victory over sin through Christ’s humility and sacrifice, we live...

A miraculous birth In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the miraculous births of Samson in the Bible and the fictional Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker.  Judges 13:1-5

Help! In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the famous Hit song by the Beatles as well as the Israelites in the book of Judges. Judges 4:1-3

Sin doesn't Pay In this episode Dr. Worley discusses the fact that all sin has varying degrees of consequence. Judges 3:7-8

God's Anger In this episode Dr. Worley discusses God's anger demonstrated in the book of Judges. Judges 2:11-15