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

12/9/24 THE BIBLE CONTAINS ALL THE NUTRIENTS FOR A HEALTHY SOUL

by Barry Lovett

“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.”  Jeremiah 15:16. More important than making good choices in the grocery store is thinking carefully about the food we digest for our souls.  When we read God’s Word, we must be doing more than […]

12/6/24 FAITH IN CHRIST WILL KEEP US STEADY IN THE STORMY SEA OF CHANGE

by Barry Lovett

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.”  Isaiah 43:1. Jesus’ disciples encountered a stormy experience.  They were on the Sea of Galilee when a windstorm whipped up.  The storm was so violent that despite being experienced fishermen who know the lake well, they feared for […]

12/5/24 OFTEN THE BEST COMFORT IS JUST BEING THERE

by Barry Lovett

“Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.” John 11:19 Martha and Mary were surrounded by friends and mourners who comforted them when their brother Lazarus died. Then the One they most longed to see – Jesus – came and wept with them. The people […]

12/4/24 THEY DO NOT TRULY LOVE WHO DO NOT SHOW THEIR LOVE

by Barry Lovett

“We have spoken openly to you; our heart is wide open.” II Corinthians 6:11. To many people, living large means having the best possessions and living extravagantly.  That kind of life, however, doesn’t bring true purpose or satisfaction.  Followers of Jesus Christ are to live large in a different way. Paul told the Corinthians, “Our […]