Manna In The Morning

These devotionals were written during the weariest, most difficult days of my life. As the song says, "Life is hard, but God is good." Some of these devotionals are synopses of sermons I have preached over the years. Others are simple thoughts I have entertained and enjoyed as I reviewed and meditated upon various Scripture Memory verses. There is at least one devotional based on a text from every book of the Bible. The reader will find almost as many entries written from Old Testament texts as from the New Testament. This book has been demanding, but it has also been a labor of love. A great missionary once said, "I'm just a beggar, telling other beggars where to find bread." That is exactly how I feel as I share this work with you. I am on the way to heaven and offering hope to others on the journey. May these devotionals bless your heart, feed your soul, and nourish your thoughts. Jesus has set a table for two. He invites you to dine with Him (Revelation 3:20). Pull away, weary pilgrim. Hunger no longer. His morning manna awaits you. "O taste and see the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8). As they say at the Mexican restaurant, "Enjoy "

What began as an email devotion to encourage the hearts of his congregation, quickly turned into a popular devotion that was shared with friends and family members across the nation. Soon, it was apparent that Christians everywhere were needing more Morning Manna! A simple guide through the Bible in one year, Pastor R. Chris Hanks chooses stand out scriptures and takes the reader deeper into the Word. In it, Hanks outlines the scripture sharing truths, thoughts, word definitions and language usages that help you to fully understand each meaning. Preachers and serious Bible study students will appreciate this outline, while the average reader will benefit from its practical application and thoughts. Complete with a topical index, Morning Manna is a great tool when you are looking for encouragement in a certain area. For instance, if you want to study "joy," you will easily find that section. Or, if you are entering a battle and want to learn about "victory," that section will be easily located. Each devotion is based on Scripture, and Scripture only, in which Hanks calls attention to the essence of the truth that God shared in the verse. It is clear that being kind, thoughtful, giving and encouraging comes easy for most Christians. But ask them what area needs the most improvement and they will most likely answer, "I'd like to spend more time in God's Word and praying." As the clock ticks, and the years go by, there sits our Bible; used seldom, but thought of often. Morning Manna will give your Bible that worn and tattered look you've always wanted. One that says, "I've been read, and I was good!" Taking you through the Bible in one year and camping on scriptures, (some of which are overlooked), Pastor R. Chris Hanks brings new devotions to chew on each day from the Word. Morning Manna--it's food for the soul! All our help, strength and wisdom come from the Word, but you have to read it to benefit from it!

Manna in the Morning is a collection of devotions written to refresh weary or malnourished Christians who need sustenance from the bread of Heaven. These short devotions, taken from every book of the Bible give Christians on the go a quick but nourishing word for the day. Having a hearty appetite for the Word of God is as essential to our spiritual walk as the manna the Israelites gathered each morning was for the nourishment of their physical bodies, during their journey through the desert. Daily "Manna Moments" prompt the reader into a time of reflection and application of the Word. The tasty morsels of Scripture in this book are the result of the author's application of Romans 15:4 which says: Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Dr. Vance R Lackore has two passions, the study and teaching of God’s Word, and a love for the USA. He desires to follow the example of Ezra 7:10, “Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the Lord, obey it, and teach its statutes and ordinances.” A veteran of the US Navy, he has spent over forty years in Christian Schools teaching Bible, History, Geography and Math at all levels. Manna in the Morning is designed to provide the reader with a Biblical start for the day, giving a Bible passage and thoughts to consider and pray over through the entire day. Manna in the Morning has been available daily on email since 1995. To subscribe to Manna in the Morning, write [email protected] or visit www.sundogger.wordpress.com

We learn in childhood to hide from pain, and often continue hiding our hurt from God and others in adulthood. Here Townsend presents a scriptural approach to help us identify these unhealthy withdrawal patterns and find healing, freedom and security in connected, grace-filled relationships. Includes discussion guide.

It was a childlike question, but the answer was as stunning as it was profound. If God is light, what do the primary colors of the rainbow's spectrum signify? The Gospel of John declares in eight mysterious signs that God is light and Jesus Christ in the flesh was God sent to bring the light of true life to us. These enigmatic signs of light, semeion, imply the eight signs' significance pointed to something other than what they appeared. The themes of John's eight signs match the themes of the Feasts given to ancient Israel at Mount Sinai and a sequence of YHWH's covenant names. Behold, I AM is a rich, in-depth study into God's Holyday appointed times, His eight Festivals of Light, what they meant then, what they mean today, and how they are fulfilling prophecy.

God speaks through the Holy Bible, He speaks through the Holy Spirit and His words are spoken in volumes; and today, He wants to speak directly to you! Author Regina Smith has been given the task to reveal and share those intimate moments she has spent with God while on her journey, her daily walk and fellowship with God. Through this book, Author Regina Smith has been entrusted by God to share how she and her Heavenly Father began to develop delicious and fulfilling inspirations through "Good Morning! It's your morning manna!" This book is filled with expressions on how to cope with everyday life's struggles, challenges, circumstances and issues based on the scriptures of God's Holy word. As you explore the pages, you will experience the blessings of the morning manna being sent down from heaven which exemplifies God's spiritual feeding of His promises, packed with words of encouragement; to uplift and affect lives on a spiritual altitude to attain the people of God in all experiences and walks of life. The Morning Manna is an experience of God who is speaking directly to you in your time of need; to learn how God is answering your prayers and healing the land. It has been created to inspire and restore hope, to help build up our faith, refresh our beliefs, understand our intimacy with God, and to promote daily communication with Him. "Good Morning! It's your morning manna!" The morning manna has been sent down from heaven to feed you spiritually with uplifting passages, to encourage your heart and fulfill your hungry soul!