A Thought for the Day

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ATFTD is a 30-60 second devotional phone message sent by Pastor Barry every Monday – Friday. The written version is posted below. Join the 100+ people in seven different states who get the audio version sent to their phone at no cost! A new inspirational, devotional message is sent each week day at approximately 8:00 a.m. (Hawaii Pacific Time). Email us your name & phone #, or call (808) 521-4708 to sign-up. ATFTD Testimonials:
– “…Thought for the Day messages have been so much appreciated. They have been so encouraging and have helped me through some challenging times…” – Kay, Honolulu
– “Thank you for the daily devotionals… You say a lot in a short time. Thanks for your excellent words and creativity, I enjoy and appreciate them.” – Carolyn, California
– “I love hearing your Thought for the Day every morning.” – Ramona, Colorado

9/13/24 TO IGNORE THE BIBLE IS TO INVITE DISASTER

by Barry Lovett

“Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Matthew 24:44 When Jesus left the temple at Jerusalem for the last time, His disciples asked what would signal His return to earth (Matthew 24:3). He told them many things to watch for but warned that people would still […]

9/12/24 WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GRIPING, START COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS

by Barry Lovett

“Do all things without complaining and disputing.” Philippians 2:14 The cancer of a complaining spirit can undermine the spiritual and emotional health of an individual and can infect an entire group. This can result in discontent, frustration, and even rebellion.  Moses heard griping among God’s people a mere 3 days after leading them from slavery […]

9/11/24 ALL CREATION SINGS GOD’S PRAISE

by Barry Lovett

“Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.” Psalm 98:4 Why do birds sing? Because their creator put a song in their hearts.  They are reminders that God has given us a song that we may sing His praise.  So, when you hear birds singing their hearts out, remember to sing your own song of […]

9/10/24 GOD GIVES BLESSING TO US SO WE CAN GIVE GLORY TO HIM.

by Barry Lovett

 “What does the Lord you God require of you, but…to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.” Deuteronomy 10:12 All God’s people, exiled in Babylon, had memories of the days when God’s favor was on them. Jerusalem was in ruins because a blessed people had been exploiting the weak, not […]

9/4/24 FOLLOW CHRIST, NOT THE CROWD

by Barry Lovett

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 The Bible often refers to human beings as sheep. Like sheep we are easily distracted and susceptible to group influence. We would rather follow the crowd than the wisdom of the Shepherd. I am glad the Bible also describes sheep in a […]