The One Who Sees Me
by Dion Todd May 20th, 2015
They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the LORD, to deliver you. Jeremiah 1:19 ESVThings were finally going well in our computer business. We had one particular client with multiple locations that took up all the time that we could give them. For the first time in forever, we could work all that we wanted and they loved us. We had our own keys...
Luke Chapter 6
by Dion Todd May 18th, 2015
Luke Chapter 6
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Luke 6 Outline:
6:1-5 The disciples pick grain on the Sabbath.
6:6-11 Jesus heals a man’s hand on the Sabbath.
6:12 Jesus prays all night on a mountain.
6:13-16 Jesus names 12 apostles.
6:17-19 Jesus heals multitudes.
6:20-23 Four...
When the Grace is Gone
by Dion Todd May 17th, 2015
And Jacob saw that Laban did not regard him with favor as before. Then the LORD said to Jacob, Return to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you. Genesis 31:2 ESVThings were beginning to be difficult for Jacob where he worked. The Lord had certainly put him there, prospered him greatly and he had become wealthy. Up until then, his father-in-law had always treated him with...
Emotion In Motion
by Dion Todd May 14th, 2015
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:11 ESVPeter and the apostles were beaten by the religious leaders and told not mention Jesus anymore, yet they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for His name (Acts 5:41). When Paul and Silas were imprisoned, they...
Hidden in Plain Sight
by Dion Todd May 13th, 2015
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:18 ESVWhile sitting in church one morning listening to the speaker drone on, I yawned, searched for the time and wondered how long was left before we could go home. Having served the Lord a couple decades, graduated seminary and been ordained twice,...
The Long Road
by Dion Todd May 12th, 2015
And the LORD said to you, You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel. So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel. 2 Samuel 5:2 ESVDavid was just a young boy when God had Samuel anoint him as king over Israel. David was probably between ten to...
Luke Chapter 5
by Dion Todd May 11th, 2015
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Luke 5 Outline:
5:1-5 Jesus preaches from a boat on lake Gennesaret.
5:6-7 The miraculous catch of fish.
5:8-11 The fishermen forsake all to follow Jesus.
5:12-13 Jesus heals a man with leprosy.
5:14 Jesus tells the man to tell no-one...
Love Is A Battlefield
by Dion Todd May 11th, 2015
And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have something to say to you. And he answered, Say it, Teacher. A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they could not pay, he cancelled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more? Luke 7:39 ESVAs Jesus reclined on a low couch at the table, with His head near the table and His feet away from...
An Original Sin
by Dion Todd May 9th, 2015
Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." Then I said, "Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth." Jeremiah 1:4 ESVJeremiah tried to reason with the Lord and make excuses about why he was not the one for this job, but the Lord would...
The Word of The Lord Came
by Dion Todd May 8th, 2015
Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came to me: Behold, Hanamel the son of Shallum your uncle will come to you and say, Buy my field that is at Anathoth, for the right of redemption by purchase is yours. Then Hanamel my cousin came to me Jeremiah 32:68 ESVThe word of the Lord came to Jeremiah and instructed him to buy his uncles field. Before long, his uncle came to him and offered to sell it to him....
RHM May 2015 Newsletter
by Dion Todd May 7th, 2015
Bible Fact: Peter and Andrew were brothers. James and John were brothers. They were all fishing partners. (Luke 5:10)
May Newsletter - 2015
Then everyone came whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing, and they brought the LORD’S offering for the work of the tabernacle of meeting, for all its service, and for the holy garments. They came,...
The Gardener
by Dion Todd May 7th, 2015
Jesus said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking? Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus said to her, Mary. She turned and said to him in Aramaic, Rabboni! (which means Teacher). John 20:15 ESVMary Magdalene came to the tomb of Jesus to grieve but found it empty. As she...
Sisters
by Dion Todd May 5th, 2015
Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are neededor indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. Luke 10:4142 NIVMartha and Mary were sisters but very different people. Martha invited Jesus to their home, but then became busy and distracted with all the work. The visitation of Jesus soon became a chore...
Luke Chapter 4
by Dion Todd May 4th, 2015
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Luke 4 Outline:
4:1-13 Satan tests Jesus in the wilderness.4:14-15 Jesus begins his public ministry in Galilee.4:16-30 Jesus preaches in His hometown of Nazareth and they try to kill Him.4:31-32 Jesus settles in Capernaum.4:33-37...
Let God Sort Them Out
by Dion Todd May 2nd, 2015
And Agrippa said to Paul, In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian? Acts 26:28 ESVI was in awe of power of the Holy Spirit as I saw this hardened drug dealer begin to weep. He was a friend whose life had gone the other way. One day I was going to town and he wanted to come, so I brought him along. As we drove down the highway, I began to tell him about some scripture that I had been...
Alone In The Crowd
by Dion Todd May 1st, 2015
And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. 1 Samuel 30:6 ESVDavid was distressed. He and his men had wept until they no longer had the strength to weep. When they returned to their town, they had found it burned to the ground and all of their...
Luke Chapter 2-3
by Dion Todd April 27th, 2015
Luke Chapters 2 & 3
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Luke 2 Outline:2:1-7 The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.2:1-3 The census decreed by Caesar Augustus.2:4-5 Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem.2:6-7 Mary gives birth to Jesus.2:8-14 The Angels appear to the shepherds by night.2:15-20...
Introduction to Luke and Chapter 1
by Dion Todd April 27th, 2015
The Gospel According to Luke
This week we will be discussing Luke chapter 1. Here are some thoughts and questions for this weeks segment to think over while you are listening / reading. We will get feedback as we move forward and try and improve each week as we learn together. Feel free to post your comment below!
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The End is Nigh
by Dion Todd April 27th, 2015
But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. Luke 9:43 ESVJesus told His disciples, Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to...
Bible Study Introduction
by Dion Todd April 25th, 2015
Welcome to our online Bible study. Here we plan to journey through the Bible a little each week as a community. There is no set pattern and this is not a "Read the Bible in a Year" plan, it will be whenever we get there. I believe that understanding a single verse is more valuable than reading an entire book. Each week we will choose a chapter or more of the Bible according to how dense the subject...
Should I Stay Or Should I Go
by Dion Todd April 25th, 2015
Now the LORD said to Abram, Go from your country and your kindred and your fathers house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. Genesis 12:1 ESVAbram had to make a choice: obey God, or continue on with his life as it was going. He was going to have to move away from his hometown, abandoning...
When He is Near
by Dion Todd April 21st, 2015
Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; Is. 55:6 ESVI enjoy playing music, computers, gaming and I generally have my quiet time with the Lord each morning. However for a couple of months, I was called to pray every day at about 3 PM. It became a driving desire and the most important thing in my life. Rather than doing the usual things that I would normally do, each day...
Lay It Down
by Dion Todd April 19th, 2015
Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Phil. 3:13 ESVI was at a very dark place in my life. Doctors had placed me on anti-depressants, yet I remained a recluse with suicidal thoughts. Once I had carried the precious...
Teach a Man to Fish
by Dion Todd April 17th, 2015
And Jesus said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." Mark 1:17 ESVWhile growing up, I spent a lot of time on the rivers near my home in South Carolina. The black water of the Waccamaw was just a few miles away and fishing and hunting were a normal part of everyday life in the country. Bait selection was imperative, crickets for bream, nightcrawlers for catfish, minnows or...
About Us & Statement of Faith
by Sylvia Todd April 11th, 2015
Refreshing Hope Ministries began as a simple daily devotional from Pastor Dion Todd sent via email, with personal testimonies of God’s work in our lives. Our vision was, and still is, to help renew hope in the world by sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that God’s people are being beaten down by poverty, cynicism and religion. In such a world, even a small light will shine in...
How to Start a Group
by Sylvia Todd April 3rd, 2015
This article is for members who would like to start their own small group as part of this ministry. We would love to hear from any who are called to take this kind of leadership position here. Please review the guidelines below and use the link at the end to contact us!
1. Starting a Group: First, please go over the guidelines in this list. If you believe your group fits here and the Lord is calling...
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
by Dion Todd April 2nd, 2015
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood Rev. 1:5 ESVJesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong. Many of us learned these words when we were kids. So simple and yet so long...
RHM April 2015 Newsletter
by Dion Todd April 1st, 2015
So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs. (Mark 16:19–20 ESV)
April Newsletter - 2015
Hello there,
Thank you for reading our devotional and being a part of Refreshing Hope Ministries. This...
Sifted Like Wheat
by Dion Todd March 31st, 2015
Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22:31 ESVPeter told Jesus that he was ready to go to prison and die for Him if needed, a very bold statement. Jesus told Peter that satan had asked to test him, to reveal what was inside of him, and...
The Fish Hotel
by Dion Todd March 30th, 2015
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me. But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. Jonah 1:13 ESVThe Lord told Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh, but instead Jonah set out for Tarshish, which was in the opposite direction. After he boarded a ship,...