Monday Morning Devotionals

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: Mon. Jan 1st

This devotional series is designed to help Christians start their week off right. It is a spiritual exercise that sets the tone, begins the self-talk, and reminds the soul that our spirit is primary and should be fed first as each week begins. Join us for a brief new devotional message every Monday.

Blessing or Bait?

There is a disturbing parallel between catching bass and the way Satan works in luring us into destruction.

Gratitude: The Way to Happiness

I believe that gratitude leads to happiness, and ingratitude leads to darkness, pride and ultimately separation from God.

Moses was the greatest Jewish leader, he received the 10 commandments, he interceded for the people time and time again but because of just one sin, Moses was prevented from entering the land that he had led the people towards for 40 years. This ending to his life teaches us several important lessons about how God feels concerning sin.

How to Build a Good Reputation

In order to have a good name there are two things necessary regardless of what you wear or who you know.

Let's be on Time

Punctuality is a common problem in churches. In this lesson, Mike looks at the question, why is being on time for worship services a problem?

Making and Keeping Friends

We know that friendship is an important part of life. A good friend brings us joy and good times. We usually turn to our friends for comfort and help when we are in trouble or sad.

The "Old" Rules

In 2007 a book "All the Rules" was published. The authors claimed it could help a woman find a man to marry her.

Lessons on Leadership

In I Chronicles 14:12 we read about David's military leaders waging a successful battle against the Philistines and taking some of the spoils including foreign idols. David forced them to destroy these objects because they violated God's commands. In this brief episode we see several qualities to look for in leaders of any place or time.

The Gift of Forgiveness

The pleasure of most gifts is to unwrap and examine them. In this lesson, I would like to do this with our most precious gift, forgiveness.

Giving God 100%

Today, I would like to talk about the need to give God 100% and why we should not be afraid of doing so.

The Fight for Faith

It seems that atheists are in need of publicity.

Bringing Your Friend to Christ

I have noticed something about our teens lately that is quite encouraging: they are not ashamed of us.

Jesus Doesn't do Funerals

Have you ever noticed that Jesus spoiled every funeral He attended?

He Could Have Done More

Jesus had the potential of doing so much, but He didn't. He could have cured all the lepers, freed the Jews from Roman domination, stopped the hunger and suffering of the poor, but He didn't.

Keeping Your Vows

Most of us who look back on our wedding day know that weddings are for making vows, but marriages are where we work at keeping those vows.

Montréal is best known for its hockey madness. When the Canadiens are in the playoffs for the Stanley Cup Championship there is a total media blitz about the team and its chances to score the biggest prize in hockey.

Deny Sin, Not Self

In Colossians 2:20-23, Paul teaches that the denial of the flesh does not necessarily decrease the power nor the attraction of the flesh.

Facts About Prayer

Here are a few commonly asked questions regarding the act of praying.

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

In the summer of 1992, I watched a girl from Oklahoma, Shannon Miller, rise to the lead in the individual gymnastics competition at the Olympics and then win her medals.

How to Help the Unsaved Die

Effective Prayer

Trust is like a Rope

In the Old Testament the word for trusting faith was a Hebrew word that meant a rope. I'd like to use this imagery to explain something about how trust is built and how trust is destroyed.

A Father's Prayer

Raising Christian Kids

It seems that older people are the ones who are interested in religion and younger ones have little time for spiritual things.

My youngest was feeling a little low last week. The teacher sent home a long list of things that had been forgotten, ignored and left incomplete.

What is Maturity?

The Good Idea of America

In July of 1776 the American Congress approved the Declaration of the Independence of the 13 United States of America. One of the key figures behind the Declaration was Thomas Jefferson, whose writing in "Defense of Liberty and Rights of Man" was the intellectual force behind the Revolution.

No Good Time to Die

The Rod of Discipline

Friendship Stew

Before You Say "Why Not"

How to Persevere in Preaching

5 indispensable rules that pave the way for your present-day survival and future prosperity as a preacher.

Wednesday Night: What's in it for me?

The Wednesday night service is as inconvenient a habit as you can have. You have to rush home from work and rush through supper or delay supper until late.

She was a Good Dog

The Problem of Procrastination

The Suicide Doctor

When Someone Leaves...

Miracles Don't Save

Guarding Against Greed

Ministering to the Minister

Seek the Kingdom

True Awakenings

How Important is 1 Vote?

Sometimes when we listen to the news and they talk about the number of people there are in the world and the magnitude of the problems, we feel rather insignificant.

Freedom from Sin

What does Paul mean when he says that we have been freed from sin; that we become slaves to righteousness?

Honor to Whom it is Due

A 1,000 Choices Along the Way

Living on the Brink of Hope

Psalm of Suffering

In Psalm 6, David the king of Israel, goes through a range of emotions as he suffers from an undisclosed illness.

Promised / Not Promised

I remember Christmas disappointments; left-winger equipment instead of goalie equipment; toboggan instead of pool table... Anybody remember theirs? The problem many times as children is that we are not clear on what was promised.

Dealing with Pain at Christmas

Look for the Rainbow

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