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The Desires of your Heart
by Dion ToddAlso delight yourself in Yahweh, And he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4 WEBMany years ago I bought a graphics card for my computer with the newly released digital visual interface port. DVI had just come out, and it would allow you to connect a computer to a high definition tele...comments -
Short Tax Collectors
by Dion ToddThere was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short. He ran on ahead, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he ...comments -
The God of the Universe
by Dion ToddJohn answered them, 'I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you don't know. He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loosen.' These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. The next day, he saw Jesus...comments -
Schooling
by Dion ToddAs the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desir...comments -
Fish Tales
by Dion ToddHe entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, 'Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a catch.' Simon answered him, 'Master, we wor...comments -
The Lost Sheep
by Dion ToddHe told them this parable. 'Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn't leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?' Luke 15:3 WEBWhen I first got serious about serving the Lord Jesus, I was a musician and played ...comments -
Bad to the Bone
by Dion ToddYahweh spoke to Manasseh, and to his people; but they didn't listen. Therefore Yahweh brought on them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himse...comments -
Anxiety
by Dion ToddRHM Devotional: Anxiety from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about something that is plaguing so many people today: anxiety. It is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about something with an uncertain outcome. It has always been a problem, Jesus spoke ...comments -
The Lamp
by Dion ToddYour word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 WEBThe old oil lamps that were used in biblical times had a small radius of light. They would light the path just a few feet ahead of you, and you could not see very far down the road. When traveling by night, you could see just...comments -
Caught in a Trap
by Dion ToddKeep me from the snare which they have laid for me, From the traps of the workers of iniquity. Let the wicked fall together into their own nets, While I pass by. Psalms 141:9 WEBIf you examine a fishing lure, you will find that there is a deadly hook hidden within something that looks tasty on the o...comments -
Assembly Required
by Dion ToddHe has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Eccl. 3:11 ESVI grew up on a farm in the country, but always had a passion for computers. I never actually owned one as we were pretty poor at ...comments -
Never Too Late
by Dion ToddHe said to Jesus, 'Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' Jesus said to him, 'Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.' Luke 23:42 WEBTwo thieves were crucified along with Jesus, one on each side of Him. As they hung there, struggling to breath and slowly dying, one ...comments -
Get Up And Go
by Dion ToddYahweh said to Joshua, Get you up; why are you thus fallen on your face? Joshua 7:10 WEBThe first town that the Israelites had come to in the promised land was Jericho. They marched around it seven times, shouted, and the walls of the city fell down. God was with them and it was an easy victory. The...comments -
The Social Club
by Dion ToddNow all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him. The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, 'This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.' Luke 15:1'2 WEBI could hardly contain my excitement as we headed to the church. I was zealous for Jesus and for several weeks ...comments -
Shipwrecked
by Dion ToddRHM Devotional: Shipwrecked from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about the ability of God to be in control, even when your life seems out of control. Most of us have been through times when we were powerless to change our circumstances. Some of you may be going through s...comments -
Bible Study: Acts, Chapter Twenty-Seven
by Dion ToddBible Study, Acts Chapter 27 from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Transcript: Today we are going to study Acts chapter 27 in depth. You can follow along in your own Bible if you like. I will be reading from the World English Bible because it is the only modern English translation that is cop...comments -
The Waterfall
by Dion ToddDeep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. Psalms 42:7 ESVMoments before the water was still and quiet as they drifted down the stream. They were relaxed in the warm sunshine, not noticing the low roar coming. Suddenly, their lives flashed ...comments -
Backs To The Wall
by Dion ToddMoses said to the people, 'Don't be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again. Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.' Exodus 14:13 WEBStanding on the shore of the Red...comments -
Creating The Masterpiece
by Dion ToddIf therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light. Luke 11:36 WEBAfter viewing the marble statue of David, someone asked Michelangelo: 'How did you know what to cut away?' The sculptor answere...comments -
Twenty Twenty Hindsight
by Dion ToddJesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness Luke 4:1 WEBI would not be here, if I had not first been there. So many times in our life we can look back and say those words. Where we were when we met our spouse, and how narrow a time frame th...comments