Daily Devotions
Our Neighborhood Daily Devotions page is a dedicated online space for residents to access and share uplifting, Scripture-based daily readings that draw hearts closer to God each day. Featuring short, encouraging devotionals rooted in the Biblical teaching. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration, a moment of peace, or gentle guidance for daily life, these Christ-centered devotions are designed to nourish your faith, foster personal growth, and remind our community of God’s unchanging love and truth right here at home.
I
Previous Daily Devotions
- How much time do you spend in the Word?
- Do you REALLY know what faith is?
- Loving the UNLOVEABLE!
- Are you DEPRESSED?
- God has a message for you…
- What about that old devil?
- Is your “body” a body of FAITH?
- Let’s get back to church!
- Are there other “gods” in your life that your children/grandchildren are seeing?
- Are you really trusting God with the world’s unrest?
- Are you CONSISTENT?
- Grief, Grace and Glory
- Bless the Lord…
- What Makes Something Holy? R.C. Sproul
- Voddie Baucham: Do Not Love the World
- R.C. Sproul: Tough Questions “Suffering”
- Are you a SINNER? Pastor Dave Shorter
- Acceptable Worship: R.C. Sproul
Biblical Counseling (Coming Later in 2026)
Today there are so many who are struggling with anger, division, addictions, depression, and many of life’s issues that seem to be overwhelming and far beyond our control or our ability to overcome. Being equipped through biblical counseling enables believers to address life’s struggles (whether emotional pain, conflicts, anxiety, or sin) with the timeless, transforming truth of Scripture rather than merely subjective human wisdom.
It offers real hope by pointing people directly to Christ as the Wonderful Counselor, using God’s Word to bring instruction, conviction, comfort, healing, and lasting change.
Those who learn biblical counseling grow in wisdom, compassion, and discernment, becoming effective instruments of grace who can walk alongside others toward spiritual maturity and freedom in Jesus.
In each lesson we will explore Principles of Biblical Counseling and examine ourselves in the light of the word of God.
We will be utilizing a manual for in-depth biblical discipleship called “Self-Confrontation.” This manual is available on Amazon if you would like click the link and purchase a copy to follow along, (Recommended) or you can just follow the short lessons provided here. *NOTE, Please do not purchase until the lesson is published as the timing of this is still being determined.
The goal is not for this manual or lesson to equip and transform you but for them to be used as a tool to point you to the Word of God. (2nd Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.)
Lessons:
Why Self-Confrontation?
The term “Self-Confrontation” may seem to be saying “Self-Condemnation” but in this study we will learn that isn’t the case at all. In fact, Self-Confrontation must continue throughout your Christian walk if you are to avoid the hypocrisy of judging the failures of others without first examining your own life in a biblical manner (Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 6:41-42). Most importantly, self-confrontation must be achieved in accordance with the Word of God (2nd Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12)
Confronting yourself in a biblical manner will often be difficult and will sometimes be a grievous experience. However the Holy Spirit, the Helper, will assist you (John 16:8,13-14) to face your own sins, failures, and short comings. Then He will assist you, teach you, and guide you into all truth so that your sorrow may be turned into everlasting joy (John 14:16, 26; 15:11).
If there is a single emphasis that underlines this training, it is for you to determine biblically whether you are seeking to please yourself, or seeking to please God in all you think and do (2nd Corinthians 5:9, Colossians 1:10; 3:3, 17). As you will soon discover, the objective of this course in personal discipleship and biblical counseling training is not to learn how to save your life but instead how to lose it for Jesus’ sake (Matthew 16:24-25, Luke 9:23-24) through the process of evaluating yourself biblically.
May God bless the truths of His Word to your life as you faithfully begin a lifelong process of biblical self-confrontation.
- Watch Video (Coming Soon)
Biblical Foundation for Change – Lessons 1-8
Lesson 1: You Can Change Biblically (Part One)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 1
- Biblical Principle: You can change biblically (Part One)
- Lesson 1 – You can change biblically (Part One)
- Lesson 1: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 2: You Can Change Biblically (Part Two)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 2
- Biblical Principle: You can change biblically (Part Two)
- Lesson 1 – You can change biblically (Part Two)
- Biblical self-confrontation: An essential for discipleship
- Biblical self-confrontation: A prerequisite for helping others biblcically
- Biblical basis for daily devotions and scripture memory
- Four plans for memorizing scripture
- Lesson 2: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 3: Man’s Way and God’s Way (Part One)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 3
- Biblical Principle: Man’s way and God’s way (Part One)
- Scripture is your authority
- The Holy Spirit empowers you to solve your problems
- Prayer provides communication with God
- Lesson 3: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 4: Man’s Way and God’s Way (Part Two)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 4
- Biblical Principle: Man’s way and God’s way (Part Two)
- The biblical model of man’s failure
- The biblical view of self
- Basic approaches to solve personal problems
- Examples of man’s way compared to God’s way
- Knowing the difference between Man’s way and God’s way
- Lesson 4: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 5: Biblical Dynamics of Change
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 5
- Biblical Principle: Biblical dynamics of change
- The Downward Spiral: Neglecting or refusing God’s way
- Beginnings of Biblical Change
- The Upward Path: Walking God’s way
- The importance of doing the Word
- Lesson 5: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 6: Biblical Basis for Change
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 6
- Biblical Principle: Biblical basis for Change
- Three levels of problems
- Biblical hope
- Biblical basis for peace and joy
- Lesson 6: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 7: Biblical Structure for Change
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 7
- Biblical Principle: Biblical structure for change
- Biblical change is a process
- The effects of unbiblical Thoughts, Speech, and Actions
- Renewing your mind
- Lesson 7: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 8: Biblical Practice Achieves Lasting Change
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 8
- Biblical Principle: Biblical practice achieves lasting change
- Biblical perspective on tests and temptations
- Practical steps for achieving biblical change
- Lesson 8: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Application to Specific Problem Areas – Lessons 9-21
Lesson 9: Dealing with Self (Part One)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 9
- Biblical Principles: Dealing with Self (Part One)
- Self-Belittlement, Self-Exaltation, and Self-Pity
- Envy, Jealousy, Covetousness, and Greed
- Pleasing Self or Pleasing God
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband Has Left Her
- Lesson 10: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 10: Dealing with Self (Part Two)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Dealing with Self (Part Two)
- Biblical Principles of Stewardship
- Dying to Self by Serving Others
- Overcoming a Preoccupation with Self
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 9: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 11: Anger and Bitterness
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Anger and Bitterness
- Unbiblical Responses to Anger and Bitterness
- A Biblical View of Anger
- A Biblical View of Bitterness
- Overcoming Anger and Bitterness
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 11: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 12: Interpersonal Problems (Part One) (Learning How to Love Your Neighbor)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Interpersonal Problems (Part One)
- Learning How to Love Your Neighbor
- Forgiveness (Forgiving Others as God has Forgiven You)
- Reconciliation (Removing All Hinderances to Unity and Peace
- Questions and Answers About Biblical Forgiveness
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 12: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 13: Interpersonal Problems (Part Two) (Learning How to Love Your Neighbor)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Interpersonal Problems (Part Two)
- Learning How to Love Your Neighbor
- The Meaning of Biblical Love
- Restoration/Discipline (Your Biblical Response to the Sin of Another Believer
- Guidelines: The Restoration/Discipline Process
- Biblical Communication
- Biblical Relationships (Loving Each Other in the Body of Christ)
- Overcoming Interpersonal Problems
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 13: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 14: The Marriage Relationship (Part One)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: The Marriage Relationship (Part One)
- The Biblical Model for Marriage
- Marital Conflicts (Man’s Way Versus God’s Way)
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 14: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 15: The Marriage Relationship (Part Two)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: The Marriage Relationship (Part Two)
- Biblical Submission
- You Can Learn How to Show Love Toward Your Spouse
- Overcoming Problems Through Biblical Communication
- Using a Conference Table for Reconciliation
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 15: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 16: Parent-Child Relationships (Part One)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Parent-Child Relationships (Part One)
- Man’s Theories and Practices for Rearing Children
- Guidelines for Training Children
- Ways That Parents Provoke Their Children to Anger
- Understanding Biblical Instruction of Children
- Lesson 16: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 17: Parent-Child Relationships (Part Two)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Parent-Child Relationships (Part Two)
- Training Children to be Faithful (Biblical Discipleship in the Home)
- Understanding Biblical Discipline
- Family Devotions and Worship (Guidelines and Suggestions)
- An Overall Plan for Rearing Children
- Lesson 17: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 18: Depression
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Depression
- Understanding Depression
- Overcoming Depression
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 18: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 19: Fear and Worry
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Fear and Worry
- Temptations to Fear and Worry
- Love Versus Fear (God’s Way Versus Man’s Way)
- Overcoming Fear and Worry
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 19: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 20: Life-Dominating Sins (Part One)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Life-Dominating Sins (Part One)
- Recognizing Life-Dominating Sins
- The Effects of Life-Dominating Sins
- God Has Broken Satan’s Power
- Lesson 20: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Lesson 21: Life-Dominating Sins (Part Two)
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson
- Biblical Principles: Life-Dominating Sins (Part Two)
- Putting on the Full Armor of God
- Overcoming Life-Dominating Sins
- Biblically Responding to Someone With a Life-Dominating Sin
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 21: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
Conclusion
Lesson 22: God’s Standards for Life
- Purposes and Outline of Lesson 22
- Biblical Principles: God’s Standards for Life
- God’s Standards for You
- A Case Study: Mary’s Husband has Left Her
- Lesson 22: Homework
- Study Guide for Daily Devotions
- Video Lesson (Coming Soon)
You must be logged in to post a comment.