Our Given Purpose with Torrie Slaughter

Bible Study & Devotional 316 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 11:6 ‘And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.’ Faith Rewards  written by: Torrie Slaughter The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Saturday, November 12, 2022 Ezekiel 24:1-26:21 , Hebrews 11:1-16 , Psalm 110:1-7 , P...

Bible Study & Devotional 315 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 10:17-18 : “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more. Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.” The Weight of Guilt By contributing writer Magan Martin The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Friday, November 11, 2022 Ezekiel 23:1-49 , Hebrews 10:18-39 , Psalm 109:1-31 , Proverbs 27:13...

Bible Study & Devotional 314 Guiding Scripture: Proverbs 27:12 (KJV) A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself, but the simple pass on, and are punished. Are you a Prudent Man or Woman? By contributing writer Temi Michael-O The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Thursday, November 10, 2022 Ezekiel 21:1-22:31 , Hebrews 10:1-17 , Psalm 108:1-13 , Proverbs 27:12 Connect with Temi at ww...

Bible Study & Devotional 313 Radiating the Power of Christ By contributing writer Robin Lambert The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Ezekiel 20:1-49 , Hebrews 9:11-28 , Psalm 107:1-43 , Proverbs 27:11 Download or Print the One Year Bible Reading Plan   Connect with Robin Lambert at Oily Life Facebook & Instagram Robin is a California native and a SW...

Bible Study & Devotional 312 "Once and for All" by contributing writer Stephanie Bright The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Ezekiel 18:1-19:14 , Hebrews 9:1-10 , Psalm 106:32-48 , Proverbs 27:10 Connect with Stephanie Bright at www.christiangirlspop.com Stephanie is an on-fire woman of God living in Houston, Texas. As a woman of God, Stephanie commits to the purpos...

Bible Study & Devotional 311 New Creatures In Christ by contributing writer Reason A. Chandler The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Monday, November 7, 2022 Ezekiel 16:42-17:24 , Hebrews 8:1-13 , Psalm 106:13-31 , Proverbs 27:7-9 Reason A. Chandler ,SR is a pastor serving within the United Methodist Virginia Conference. As the senior Pastor of Jackson Street United Methodist Church (JSUMC) i...

Bible Study & Devotional 310 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 7:27 ‘Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. ‘ Fulfilled Requirements written by: Torrie Slaughter The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Sunday, November 6, 2022 Ezeki...

Bible Study & Devotional 309 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 7:3 “Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.’ Distinction written by: Torrie Slaughter  The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Saturday, November 5, 2022 Ezekiel 12:1-14:11 , Hebrews 7:1-17 , Psalm 105:37-45 , Proverbs 27:3 Torrie i...

Bible Study & Devotional 308 Being the Light By contributing writer Christina Price Guiding Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19 “And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart.” The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Friday, November 4, 2022 Ezekiel 10:1-11:25 , Hebrews 6:1-20 , Psalm 105:16-...

Bible Study & Devotional 306 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 4:1 , ‘Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.’ Be Mindful written by: Torrie Slaughter  The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Ezekiel 3:16-6:14 ,  Hebrews 4:1-16 , Psalm 104:24-35 , Proverbs 26:27 Downloa...

Bible Study & Devotional 305 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 3:5 “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,” bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future.’ Jesus is Greater Than written by: Torrie Slaughter The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Ezekiel 1:1-3:15 , Hebrews 3:1-19 , Psalm 104:1-23 , Proverbs 26:24-26 Download or Print the One Year B...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 304 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 2:8 ‘and put everything under their feet.” In putting everything under them, God left nothing that is not subject to them. Yet, at present, we do not see everything subject to them. ‘ But Now written by: Torrie Slaughter I still sit in awe at how wondrous our almighty Creator is and the way He cares for humanity. While we are individu...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 303 Guiding Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 ‘The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.’ Above the Angels written by: Torrie Slaughter Did you know that the Old Testament is quoted or alluded...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 302 Guiding Scripture: Philemon 1:10 ‘ I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here in prison.’ The Role of An Advocate written by: Torrie Slaughter Paul’s letter to Philemon is brief, yet it makes a powerful statement with a ripple effect that appeals to forgiveness. While Paul was in prison, Onesimus, a slave...

Bible Study & Devotional 301 Guiding Scripture: Titus 3:9 ‘But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law because these are unprofitable and useless.’ Rehabilitating the Cretan Household written by: Torrie Slaughter Paul’s letter to Titus concludes with an overview and promise to send helpers ( Titus 3:13 ). The missionary strategy outlined throughout...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 300 Guiding Scripture: Titus 2:1-2 , “As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. 2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.” Consistent Truth written by: Joshua Slaughter At the beginning of Titus 2, the words of wh...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 299 Guiding Scripture: Titus 1:8-9, Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life. 9 He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where t...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 298 Guiding Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. ‘ No Flowers written by: Torrie Slaughter As we conclude Paul’s second letter to Timothy, Paul included his last will and testament. A few final request...

Bible Study & Devotional 297 Guiding Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ‘ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.’ Effective Help written by: Torrie Slaughter As the Apostle Paul predicts the rise of dangerous enemies to the Gospel, he warns Timothy by pres...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 296 Soldiers in God's Kingdom by contributing writer Sheila Arrington What do you do when you find you are lacking in strength? Paul encouraged Timothy to fight as a good soldier. A true enlisted soldier wants to please his commanding officer. There was a time in my life I sought to please everyone. I was a people pleaser. The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan Sun...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 295 There is Purpose in Place By contributing writer Irvine Saint-Vilus Have you ever been in a place or environment you did not want to be? However, you understood why your presence was beneficial. Most, if not all of us, have had to face those uncomfortable circumstances (whether physical, emotional, or mental). 📌Continue reading at: https://wp.me/p9IIQa-5QY The...

Bible Study & Devotional 294 Guiding Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. Open Season By contributing writer Kendra Dublin I wonder what happened to this city. At one point, it was thriving. For any city to be built, it needs leadership and trading systems to keep it going. Consequently, it needs an army and a wall for a line...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 293 Guiding Scripture Proverbs 25:27(NLT), "It's not good to eat too much honey, and it's not good to seek honors for yourself." It's Not About You, It's All about Jesus By contributing writer LaVonda McCullough "Look at me; I did it; I want all the credit for the work." Have these thoughts ever entered your mind? Dwelling on the honor you think you deserve can onl...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 292 Guiding Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7 ‘Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.’ Training written by: Torrie Slaughter The Apostle Paul continues his letter by warning Timothy of the things to come: apostasy, identity crisis, and spiritual warfare. Paul insists that Timothy remains faithful to the teaching of th...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 291 Guiding Scripture: 1 Timothy  3:1 ‘Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.’ Qualified written by: Torrie Slaughter Robert Barclay wrote, “According to the Scriptures, the Spirit is the first and principal Leader.” The Apostle Paul provided a list of qualifications emphasizing the character of the leaders. These...