Luke Powell Daily Devotions
1,286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsShort daily Bible teachings to start your day.
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Looking back and looking forward (Thurs): Sharing our blessings
January 03, 2019 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBLooking back at 2018 and forward to 2019. Today we look back and thank God for our blessings over Christmas and New Years, and plan to share our blessings with others.
Looking back and looking forward (Wed): God
January 02, 2019 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBLooking back at 2018 and forward to 2019. Today we look back and forgive God, and look forward with a plan to love God.
Looking back and looking forward (Tues): Ourselves
January 01, 2019 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.3 MBLooking back at 2018 and forward to 2019. Today we look back and forgive ourselves, and look forward with a plan to love ourselves.
Looking back and looking forward (Mon): Others
December 31, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBLooking back at 2018 and forward to 2019. Today we look back and forgive others, and look forward with a plan to love others.
An African Christmas
December 28, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBEd Jordan's song "African Christmas" inspires us to share the spirit of Ubuntu as Christ followers.
Simeon's Song (Thurs): a sombre song
December 27, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.8 MBReflections on Simeons's song in Luke 2. Simeon tells the truth even though it hurts. Bring your pain to the manger this Christmas.
Simeon's Song (Wed): a marvelous song
December 26, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.27 MBReflections on Simeons's song in Luke 2. Simeon marvels at Jesus, and his marvelling begins to spread outwards!
Simeon's Song (Tues): a song for everyone
December 25, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBReflections on Simeons's song in Luke 2. Simeon reveals that salvation in Jesus is for ALL people. Let us love all people
Simeon's Song (Mon): a Spirit-filled song
December 24, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.85 MBReflections on Simeons's song in Luke 2. Simeon was a Spirit-filled person - as we should be this Christmas.
Zechariah's Song (Fri): God must come first
December 21, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.94 MBReflections on Zechariah's song from Luke 1:67-79. John followed his father's example and pointed away from himself, to Jesus.
Zechariah's Song (Thurs): God calls us to serve
December 20, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.54 MBReflections on Zechariah's song from Luke 1:67-79. We are called to serve God, not just take from Him.
Zechariah's Song (Wed): God removes our fear
December 19, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.59 MBReflections on Zechariah's song from Luke 1:67-79. Instead of trembling in fear, we now tremble at the wonder of the baby Child.
Zechariah's Song (Tues): God saves us from our enemies
December 18, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.69 MBReflections on Zechariah's song from Luke 1:67-79. Jesus teaches us to love our enemies, and that is how we are saved from them.
Zechariah's Song (Mon): God is to be praised
December 17, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 4.35 MBReflections on Zechariah's song from Luke 1:67-79. Zechariah's first words are words of praise.
Mary's Song (Fri): God offers mercy
December 14, 2018 03:00 - 1 minute - 2.57 MBReflections on the Magnificat. God offers us mercy, the best news of all!
Mary's Song (Thurs): He fills the hungry with good things
December 13, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBReflections on the Magnificat. Mary prases God for filling the hungry with good things but sending the rich away empty.
Mary's Song (Wed): He exalts the humble
December 12, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.64 MBReflections on the Magnificat. Mary is humble, and God exalts the humble.
Mary's Song (Tues): He does great things
December 11, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.8 MBReflections of the Magnificat. God does great things for us - not just big things, but small things too.
Mary's Song (Mon): He brings joy
December 10, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 4.76 MBReflections on the Magnificat. Mary rejoices in God, even in the midst of her trauma.
What a Beautiful Name (Fri): no rival
December 07, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 4.44 MBReflections on the popular worship song "What a Beautiful Name" by Hillsong. "You have no rival, You have no equal Now and forever, Our God reigns Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory Yours is the Name, above all names!"
What a Beautiful Name (Thurs): raised to life again
December 06, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 4.43 MBReflections on the popular worship song "What a Beautiful Name" by Hillsong. "Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You You silenced the boast, of sin and grave The heavens are roaring, the praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again"
What a Beautiful Name (Wed): the name of Jesus
December 05, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 5.1 MBReflections on the popular worship song "What a Beautiful Name" by Hillsong. What a beautiful, wonderful, powerful name it is!
What a Beautiful Name (Tues): great sin, greater lover
December 04, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 4.14 MBReflections on the popular worship song "What a Beautiful Name" by Hillsong. "You didn't want heaven without us So Jesus, You brought heaven down My sin was great, Your love was greater What could separate us now?"
What a Beautiful Name (Mon): the Word at the beginning
December 03, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 4.74 MBReflections on the popular worship song "What a Beautiful Name" by Hillsong. "You were the Word at the beginning One with God, the Lord most high Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ"
God's Offer of Friendship (Fri): Accept or Reject?
November 30, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBWe CAN reject His offer of friendship. Please don't!
God's Offer of Friendship (Thurs): He offers honesty
November 29, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBThe closest friends are truly honest - even if honesty hurts. Jesus is a friend who you can trust to be honest.
God's Offer of Friendship (Wed): He offers intimacy
November 28, 2018 03:00 - 1 minute - 2.3 MBJesus wants to be more than just an acquaintance. He offers true, intimate friendship.
God's Offer of Friendship (Tues): He offers love
November 27, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBJesus offers us friendship because of His deep love for us, not out of pity.
God's Offer of Friendship (Mon): Offered to All
November 26, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MBJesus offers friendship - even to those who don't deserve it.
The Secret of Radiant Life #3 (Fri): Replacing "I" with "we"
November 23, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 5.05 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. To be in Christ and to have Christ in us means that our "I" thoughts become "we" thoughts as we walk with Him.
The Secret of Radiant Life #3 (Thu): Watch how you spend your time
November 22, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. Radiance comes when we make time for God, and when we turn our waiting moments into time with Him.
The Secret of Radiant Life #3 (Wed): Affirmative prayer
November 21, 2018 03:00 - 2 minutes - 4.19 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. When we are sure our desire is aligned with God's will, we can pray affirmative prayers instead of asking God for things.
The Secret of Radiant Life #3 (Tue): Covet the mind of Christ
November 20, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 4.86 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. Coveting is only bad when directed at the wrong things. Coveting Christ's mind should be a daily practise.
The Secret of Radiant Life #3 (Mon): Start each day clean
November 19, 2018 03:00 - 3 minutes - 5.36 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. In order to be radiant we need to be free of guilt and know that in Christ, we truly are clean and forgiven.
The Secret of Radiant Life #2 (Fri): Complaining
November 16, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 4.08 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. Often times we lack radiance because we complain about small things.
The Secret of Radiant Life #2 (Thurs): Grumbling
November 15, 2018 03:30 - 3 minutes - 5 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. Jesus was gloriously positive. We can be too - and we must be, if we seek a radiant life!
The Secret of Radiant Life #2 (Wed): Materialism
November 14, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 4.46 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. Materialism is another common barrier to radiant life. Money and possessions never satisfy.
The Secret of Radiant Life #2 (Tues): Resentment
November 13, 2018 03:30 - 3 minutes - 4.61 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. Another barrier to radiant life is resentment. Like Christ, we can learn to let go of resentment and learn forgiveness.
The Secret of Radiant Life #2 (Mon): Pride
November 12, 2018 03:30 - 3 minutes - 4.85 MBReflections on the book by W.E. Sangster. One of the barriers to a radiant life in Christ is our pride. Instead, we must be humble like Him.
The Secret of Radiant Life #1 (Fri): The Difference it Makes
November 09, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBReflections from W.E. Sangster's book. Knowing and being aware of the secret makes all the difference in our Christian living.
The Secret of Radiant Life #1 (Thurs): Unwrapping the Gift
November 08, 2018 03:30 - 3 minutes - 4.28 MBReflections from W.E. Sangster's book. We need to invite Christ in to be King of our hearts.
The Secret of Radiant Life #1 (Wed): A Man with the Gift
November 07, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 2.98 MBReflections from W.E. Sangster's book. Paul was radiant, because he knew the secret!
The Secret of Radiant Life #1 (Tues): A Gift from God
November 06, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 3.28 MBReflections from W.E. Sangster's book. The secret is God's gift of Christ in us!
The Secret of Radiant Life #1 (Mon): Radiant People
November 05, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 3.13 MBReflections from W.E. Sangster's book. We can ALL be radiant personalities if we know the secret.
War Strategies #2 (Fri): Feasting on the Word
November 02, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 4.69 MBA quote from David Mathis reminds us to come to the Word to feast! Also, download YouVersion Bible App, if you haven't already.
War Strategies #2 (Thurs): Pray after you've read
November 01, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 4.93 MBA reminder to meditate on what you’ve read in the Word, throughout the day.
War Strategies #2 (Thurs): Pray after you've read
November 01, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 4.93 MBA reminder to meditate on what you’ve read in the Word, throughout the day.
War Strategies #2 (Wed): Pray while you read
October 31, 2018 03:30 - 3 minutes - 5.13 MBHave a plan when you read the Bible, and pray through every verse. You might find the acronym "CHRIST" to come in handy.
War Strategies #2 (Tues): Pray before you read
October 30, 2018 03:30 - 2 minutes - 4.45 MBWe are blind to God's glory unless He opens our eyes. Pray before you read the Bible and ask for His help!
War Strategies #2 (Mon): The Gift of the Bible
October 29, 2018 15:30 - 2 minutes - 3.29 MBWilliam Tyndale gave his life so that we could have an English Bible. Do we honour his legacy in our reading habits?