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

4/28/25 THE GOSPEL IS A PRICELESS GIFT THAT’S OFFERED FREE TO EVERYONE

by Barry Lovett

“Paul…received all who came to him.” Acts 28:30 For years the apostle Paul traveled and preached before being imprisoned in Rome. There he continued to touch people with the gospel because he cared about them and wanted them to know Jesus Christ. The book of Acts concludes with Paul confined in Rome, living under guard in […]

4/25/25 LISTEN TO GOD’S HEART, THEN SPEAK FROM YOUR HEART TO OTHERS

by Barry Lovett

“Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light.” Matthew 10:27 People have some needs that are excruciatingly deep. We find ourselves in conversation at times with heartbroken friends and may feel at an utter loss to know what to say. Telling people what human teachers have taught us may have some impact on […]

4/24/25 CHRIST IS SEEN MOST CLEARLY WHEN WE REMAIN IN THE BACKGROUND

by Barry Lovett

“We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” II Corinthians 4:7 Our bodies are temporary, fragile, and expendable. In our modern world that highly values outward beauty, we would be wise to remember that our greatest treasure is the life of Jesus within […]

4/23/25 ONLY WHEN WE ARE CHANGED CAN WE BE AGENTS OF CHANGE

by Barry Lovett

“If anyone cleanses himself…,he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” II Timothy 2:21 We often think God wants us to change the world around us when in reality He is interested in changing us. God often uses the most unlikely people in the most unlikely places […]

4/22/25 NO SERVICE FOR CHRIST GOES UNNOTICED BY HIM

by Barry Lovett

“We have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function.” Romans 12:4 Servant-minded believers give preference to others because they know that God sees what others do not, and that He will reward those whose work is unseen by others. Is someone else reaping the benefit of your […]