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Daily Treasure

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Daily Treasure is a 365 day devotional read and written by Sharon Betters and the occasional guest author. Every entry in this 365 devotional embraces the power of God’s Word to encourage, equip and energize the reader to walk by faith in the pathway God has marked out for them, no matter how difficult. Each devotional includes a treasure from God’s Word, life giving applications, guided prayers and a challenge to reflect God’s love in a way that helps turn hearts toward Jesus.

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A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Ancient Anna! - Week 5 Day 3

April 30, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MB

Today’s Treasure   and as your days, so shall your strength be.   Deuteronomy 33:25b ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Getting to Know Anna - Week 5 Day 2

April 29, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MB

Today’s Treasure Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the Lord; exult before him! Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. Psalm 68:4-5 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Anna - Week 5 Day 1

April 29, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MB

Today’s Treasure  Anna was a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.  Luke 2:37-38 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Praying in Community - Week 4 Day 7

April 27, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MB

Today’s Treasure   Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…   Ephesians 6:18 ESV   Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.    James 5:16 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Iron Sharpens Iron - Week 4 Day 6

April 26, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MB

Today’s Treasure Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.    Proverbs 15:22 ESV   Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.   Proverbs 27:17 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Sharing All Things - Week 4 Day 5

April 25, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MB

Today’s Treasure   And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they rec...

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Good and Pleasant Unity - Week 4 Day 4

April 24, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.98 MB

Today’s Treasure   Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!   Psalm 133:1 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Loneliness Has Purpose - Week 4 Day 2

April 23, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MB

Today’s Treasure   It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.    Genesis 2:18 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Two Are Better Than One - Week 4 Day 3

April 23, 2024 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.34 MB

Today’s Treasure   Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.    Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - The Power of Community - Week 4 Day 1

April 23, 2024 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MB

Today’s Treasure    And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.  Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Praying in Desolate Places Week 3 Day 7

April 20, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MB

Today’s Treasure But He would withdraw to desolate places and pray.  Luke 5:16 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Dependence That Feeds Me - Week 3 Day 6

April 19, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MB

Today’s Treasure Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to  accomplish His work.”    John 4:34, ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - I Do Not Speak on My Own - Week 3 Day 5

April 18, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

Today’s Treasure For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak.    John 12:49 Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - I Can Do Nothing on My Own - Week 3 Day 4

April 17, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MB

Today’s Treasure So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all that He Himself is doing. And greater works than these will He show Him, so that you may marvel…. I can do nothing on My own. As I hear, I judge, and My judgment is just, because I seek not My own will but the will of Him who sent Me.” Jo...

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Rising Early in the Morning - Week 3 Day 3

April 16, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MB

Today’s Treasure And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed.    Mark 1:35 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Praying All Night - Week 3 Day 2

April 15, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MB

Today’s Treasure  In these days He went out to the mountain to pray, and all night He  continued in prayer to God.  Luke 6:12 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Like a Little Child - Week 3 Day 1

April 14, 2024 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MB

Today’s Treasure  but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”    Matthew 19:14 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - A Mighty Ocean of Love - Week 2 Day 7

April 13, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.15 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE   For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.    John 3:16 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus - Week 2 Day 6

April 12, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE  But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with  Christ— by grace you have been saved…   Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Singing at Midnight - Week 2 Day 5

April 11, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.39 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 NKJV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Will You Sing at Midnight? - Week 2 Day 4

April 10, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.  Philippians 1:21 NIV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - The Risk of a Mission Statement - Week 2 Day 3

April 09, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.35 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.  2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do? - Week 2 Day 2

April 08, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.53 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.  Matthew 6:33 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - We Need a Mission Statement - Week 2 Day 1

April 07, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 NIV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Default Mode - Week 1 Day 7

April 06, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE   Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.  As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength,  until each appears before God in Zion.   Psalm 84:5-7 NIV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - We Need Guides - Week 1 Day 6

April 05, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE   She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 ESV Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the  Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Puddles of Grace - Week 1 Day 5

April 04, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE   Just ask the previous generation. Pay attention to the experience of our  ancestors. For we were born but yesterday and know nothing. Our days  on earth are as fleeting as a shadow. But those who came before us will teach you.  They will teach you the wisdom of old.   Job 8:8-10 NLT Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Unbolted from My Love Affair with This World - Week 1 Day 4

April 03, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.  As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength,  until each appears before God in Zion.   Psalm 84:5-7 NIV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - What Drives My Actions? - Week 1 Day 3

April 02, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.   2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - What’s My Worldview? - Week 1 Day 2

April 01, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NIV Support the Show.

A Pilgrimage Fueled by Hope - Week 1 Day 1

March 31, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him Psalm 34:8 NIV Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - The Tip of the Iceberg - Week 4 Day 7

March 30, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MB

Today’s Treasure Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.  John 21:25 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - The Treasure of Prayer - Week 4 Day 6

March 29, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MB

Today’s Treasure Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - How Can I Know Him? - Week 4 Day 5

March 28, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.55 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE   Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:1-3 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - I Want to Know Him - Week 4 Day 4

March 27, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, bec...

Journey to Easter - The Fellowship of His Sufferings - Week 4 Day 3

March 26, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MB

Today’s Treasure   Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, ...

Journey to Easter - The Power of His Resurrection - Week 4 Day 2

March 25, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MB

Today’s Treasure That I may know him and the power of His resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death.  Philippians 3:10 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - The Power of His Resurrection - Week 4 Day 1

March 24, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.56 MB

Today’s Treasure Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of t...

Journey to Easter - Were You There? - Week 3 Day 7

March 23, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MB

Today’s Treasure Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” Luke 23:16a Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - I am the Resurrection and the Life - Week 3 Day 6

March 22, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MB

Today’s Treasure I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?  John 11:25-26 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - The One You Love is Sick - Week 3 Day 5

March 21, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.93 MB

Today’s Treasure The one you love is sick.  John 11:3 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - Tell Her to Help Me! - Week 3 Day 4

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.28 MB

Today’s Treasure “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her”  Luke 10:40-42 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - I Have Seen the Lord - Week 3 Day 3

March 19, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.05 MB

Today’s Treasure   But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, wh...

Journey to Easter - He Knows My Name - Week 3 Day 2

March 18, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MB

Today’s Treasure   “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.  Luke 24:5-7 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - A Spirit of Gentleness - Week 3 Day 1

March 18, 2024 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.74 MB

Today’s Treasure Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. 5 For each will have to bear his own load. Gal...

Journey to Easter - Mary Magdalene - Week 2 Day 7

March 16, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE Soon afterward He went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities:  Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,  and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.  Luke 8:1-4 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - Mary, Mother of Jesus, Part 2 - Week 2 Day 6

March 15, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE So the soldiers did these things, but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.  When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.  John 19:23-27 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - Mary, Mother of Jesus, Part 1 - Week 2 Day 5

March 14, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.3 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE   For nothing will be impossible with God. And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:37-38 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - Woman Caught in Adultery, Forgiven, Part 3 - Week 2 Day 4

March 13, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go and from now on sin no more.”  John 8:10-11 Support the Show.

Journey to Easter - Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 2 – Exposed - Week 2 Day 3

March 12, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

TODAY’S TREASURE O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who forsake You shall be ashamed. “Those who depart from Me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.”  Jeremiah 17:13 (NKJV) Support the Show.