Personal Stories & Words From The Heart

Desires and Disappointments: Deep Truths from Two Mentors

Ellen Dykas • Hebrews 12:1–3

Today’s Treasure Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. Hebrews 12:1-3

The Power of Stories

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • John 4:26

Today’s Treasure I who speak to you am he. John 4: 26

The Origins of Relational Disappointment

Ellen Dykas • Psalm 90:14

Today’s Treasure Satisfy us in the morning with Your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14

The Motivational Power of Relational Desires

Ellen Dykas • 1 Peter 1:22

Today’s Treasure Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart. 1 Peter 1:22

Jesus, Our Relationship Redeemer

Ellen Dykas • John 15:5

Today’s Treasure I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5

Relationships and Desires: A Gift and a Trial

Ellen Dykas • Ephesians 5:1–2

Today’s Treasure Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2

Relationships: Worth the Trouble?

Sharon Betters • Ephesians 2:10

Today’s Treasure For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

An Untouchable Woman

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Mark 1:41

Today’s Treasure Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean”. Mark 1:41

An Unlikely Sister

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • John 4:26

Today’s Treasure I who speak to you am he. John 4:26

A Desperate Patient

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Mark 5:34

Today’s Treasure Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace, be healed. Mark 5:34

My Good Neighbor’s Story

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Luke 10:29

Today’s Treasure But he (the expert in the law) wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “…and who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29

A Woman’s Obituary

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Matthew 26:13

Today’s Treasure Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her. Matthew 26:13

The Power of Stories

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • John 4:26

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer Today’s Treasure I who speak to you am he. John 4: 26

What’s Her Story?

Sharon Betters • Psalm 78:4

Today’s Treasure We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. Psalm 78:4

Promise, Peril, and Prayer

Sarah Ivill • Psalm 125:1

Today’s Treasure Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. Psalm 125:1

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Personal Stories & Words From The Heart

Daily Treasure Devotional Series

Desires and Disappointments: Deep Truths from Two Mentors

Ellen Dykas • Hebrews 12:1–3

The Power of Stories

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • John 4:26

The Origins of Relational Disappointment

Ellen Dykas • Psalm 90:14

The Motivational Power of Relational Desires

Ellen Dykas • 1 Peter 1:22

Jesus, Our Relationship Redeemer

Ellen Dykas • John 15:5

Relationships and Desires: A Gift and a Trial

Ellen Dykas • Ephesians 5:1–2

Relationships: Worth the Trouble?

Sharon Betters • Ephesians 2:10

An Untouchable Woman

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Mark 1:41

An Unlikely Sister

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • John 4:26

A Desperate Patient

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Mark 5:34

My Good Neighbor’s Story

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Luke 10:29

A Woman’s Obituary

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • Matthew 26:13

The Power of Stories

Barbara Thompson, Guest Writer • John 4:26

What’s Her Story?

Sharon Betters • Psalm 78:4

Promise, Peril, and Prayer

Sarah Ivill • Psalm 125:1