Daily Devotions

asliceoflifebydeanesse

May 19, 20233 min read

Key to Destruction: Self-Exaltation.

The passage from Luke 14:11 teaches us a valuable lesson about humility and self-exaltation. When we exalt ourselves, placing our own...

The Secret to Life the Devil Doesn't Want You to Know (Part 1)

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 28, 20232 min read

The Secret to Life the Devil Doesn't Want You to Know (Part 1)

I have always wondered how we are supposed to live our lives on earth, but recently, God revealed to me the secret to living a fruitful...

Are you on the right track? 3 questions to asses your life.

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 27, 20232 min read

Are you on the right track? 3 questions to asses your life.

The Bible passage in Luke 3:8 reminds us that producing good fruit is a reflection of true repentance in our lives. It requires turning...

Do you need a miracle today? These are the 4 things you need to do.

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 25, 20232 min read

Do you need a miracle today? These are the 4 things you need to do.

Luke 5 is a chapter in the Bible that contains several stories of miraculous events performed by our Lord Jesus Christ. Through these...

Honoring Your Parents: A Journey of Growth and Blessing

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 21, 20232 min read

Honoring Your Parents: A Journey of Growth and Blessing

Luke 2:51 tells us that Jesus was obedient and submissive to His parents as He grew up in Nazareth. Despite the fact that Jesus was the...

Controlling Your Tongue: A Key to Answered Prayers

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 20, 20232 min read

Controlling Your Tongue: A Key to Answered Prayers

Have you ever received an answer to your prayers and then doubted God's promise? That's what happened to Zechariah in Luke 1. He had been...

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 19, 20232 min read

How to discern God's will in our Lives?

Mark 14:72 tells the story of Peter's denial of Jesus, which happened just as Jesus had predicted. The rooster crowed twice, and Peter...

The Fig Tree Parable: Secrets to Abundant Harvests

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 16, 20233 min read

The Fig Tree Parable: Secrets to Abundant Harvests

The Parable of the Fig Tree in Mark 11 teaches us valuable lessons about devotion and fruitfulness. Let's explore the unique...

Letting Go and Following: The Challenge of Surrender to God

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 9, 20233 min read

Letting Go and Following: The Challenge of Surrender to God

As I pondered on Jesus' words in Mark 10:24, Jesus said, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of...

Salted by Our Wounds: Finding Peace in Self-Inflicted Pain

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 5, 20232 min read

Salted by Our Wounds: Finding Peace in Self-Inflicted Pain

Imagine walking alongside someone like Lord Jesus, witnessing him heal the sick, perform miracles, preach the good news, and drive out...

Traditions of Men vs. Truth of God: Avoiding Spiritual Blindness

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 4, 20232 min read

Traditions of Men vs. Truth of God: Avoiding Spiritual Blindness

As I read through Mark 8, I am struck by Jesus' frustration with his disciples. He repeatedly warned them to beware of the leaven of the...

The Familiarity Trap: When Those We Know Best Misjudge Us

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Apr 1, 20232 min read

The Familiarity Trap: When Those We Know Best Misjudge Us

In Mark 6:4-6, Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth and begins to teach in the synagogue. The people there are astonished by his...

Choosing Possessions over Salvation: The Story of Legion and the Gerasenes

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 29, 20231 min read

Choosing Possessions over Salvation: The Story of Legion and the Gerasenes

As I read Mark 5:15 AMP, I couldn't help but be drawn into the story of the man who was once demon-possessed. Can you imagine how...

How would you rate your current level of faith?

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 28, 20233 min read

How would you rate your current level of faith?

How would you rate your current level of faith? In Mark 4, Jesus speaks to a crowd about the power of faith and the importance of...

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 26, 20232 min read

What is the Unforgivable Sin?

In Mark 3, Jesus encountered opposition from both His own relatives and the scribes who accused Him of being possessed by Beelzebub, the...

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 25, 20232 min read

Works vs. Faith: Explained in Mark 2

In Mark 2, we see several instances where Jesus was questioned for His actions. However, in His responses, He reveals the truth about...

Why is it important to wait for the Lord's timing?

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 23, 20232 min read

Why is it important to wait for the Lord's timing?

The story of Simon's mother-in-law's healing in Mark 1 highlights the purposeful nature of Jesus' ministry. When Jesus arrived at Simon's...

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 16, 20232 min read

Why haven't my prayers been answered?

In Matthew 21:21, Jesus tells us that if we have faith and do not doubt, we can do great things through prayer. And in Matthew 21:22,...

How to become GREAT? | Matthew 20 Devotion

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 14, 20232 min read

How to become GREAT? | Matthew 20 Devotion

In Matthew 20, Jesus shared the parable of the workers, where the workers who worked longer complained about receiving the same wage as...

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 11, 20232 min read

Who is greatest in the Kingdom?

The Bible teaches us that to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we must become like little children. In Matthew 18:3-5, Jesus tells his...

Lord, help my unbelief: Pathway to a Stronger Faith

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 9, 20232 min read

Lord, help my unbelief: Pathway to a Stronger Faith

As I was doing my daily devotion and reading Matthew 17:20, I couldn't help but ask the Lord why the disciples weren't able to cast out...

Guarding Against Norms: Should we follow "them"?

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 8, 20232 min read

Guarding Against Norms: Should we follow "them"?

As I read Matthew 16, I am struck by Jesus' rebuke of his disciples. They were so focused on their physical needs and their lack of bread...

Have you ever found yourself questioning God?: Lessons from Matthew 15:33

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 7, 20231 min read

Have you ever found yourself questioning God?: Lessons from Matthew 15:33

Scripture: "His disciples answered, 'Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?'" - Matthew 15:33 Have...

Feeding Your Heart: How What You Consume Produces Fruit - a Slice of Life Devotion |Matthew 12:33-37

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20231 min read

Feeding Your Heart: How What You Consume Produces Fruit - a Slice of Life Devotion |Matthew 12:33-37

In Matthew 12:33-37, Jesus speaks about the importance of what we feed our hearts. He uses the analogy of a tree to illustrate that a...

How to be a wise and innocent Christian: Insights from Matthew 10 | a Slice of Life Devotion

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20231 min read

How to be a wise and innocent Christian: Insights from Matthew 10 | a Slice of Life Devotion

"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." (Matthew 10:16 NIV) In this...

Discerning False Teachers: A Devotion on Matthew 7| a Slice of Life Daily Devotion

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20231 min read

Discerning False Teachers: A Devotion on Matthew 7| a Slice of Life Daily Devotion

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will...

Living in the Present: Finding Peace and Fulfillment in Matthew 6 | a Slice of Life Devotion

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20231 min read

Living in the Present: Finding Peace and Fulfillment in Matthew 6 | a Slice of Life Devotion

Scripture: “Give us today our daily bread.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.6.11.NIV Observation: In Matthew...

Lessons from Jesus' Response to Temptation | a Slice of Life Devotion Matthew 4

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20231 min read

Lessons from Jesus' Response to Temptation | a Slice of Life Devotion Matthew 4

Scripture: “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” -...

Sensitivity to God's Warnings: Protection through Obedience | Slice of life Devotion Matthew 2

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20231 min read

Sensitivity to God's Warnings: Protection through Obedience | Slice of life Devotion Matthew 2

Scripture: Matthew 2:22 NIV - “But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go...

Unleashing the Power of God's Word: A Slice of Life Devotion on Matthew 13

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20232 min read

Unleashing the Power of God's Word: A Slice of Life Devotion on Matthew 13

In the parable of the sower in Matthew 13, Jesus describes how the condition of the soil affects the growth of the seed. As believers, we...

From Fear to Faith: Peter's Walk on Water to Spiritual Growth | A Slice of Life Devotion Matthew 14

asliceoflifebydeanesse

Mar 4, 20232 min read

From Fear to Faith: Peter's Walk on Water to Spiritual Growth | A Slice of Life Devotion Matthew 14

In Matthew 14, we see Jesus walking on water towards his disciples, who were terrified by the stormy sea. Jesus assured them, saying,...