Small Talks Devotional

[SmallTalk52] This devotional is part 3 of the devotional series, Choose to Remember. Krystal talks about how true Biblical remembrance should produce faith for a person’s next season. Listen and be encouraged! Scriptures: Numbers 13:30b-33 NLT; Numbers 14:8-9. Worksheet: http://tiny.cc/c6o6vz

[SmallTalk51] This devotional is part 2 of the devotional series, Choose to Remember. Krystal talks about how true Biblical remembrance should produce humility in the life of the believer. Pride and remembrance cannot coexist. Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:11-14;17.

[SmallTalk50]: In this devotional, Krystal talks about how true Biblical remembrance can transform the life of the believer.  Scriptures: Isaiah 46:9; Psalm 111:4; Luke 22:19; Psalm 78:10-11, 41-42; Exodus 20:1-4a; Romans 12:1.

[SmallTalk49] In this devotional, Krystal will talk about the characteristics of a lukewarm Christian. Scriptures: Revelation 3:15-16.

[SmallTalk48] In this devotional, Krystal will talk about the job description of every Christian.  Scriptures: Matthew 28:19-20.

[SmallTalk47] In this devotional, Krystal will discuss the importance of perseverance in the life of the believer. She will help listeners understand the biblical rewards promised to those who persevere. Listeners will see that whatever troubles, burdens or weights they are carrying, the goodness of God's promises will allow them to say, "it was worth the weight."   Scriptures: John 16:33, James 1:4, James 1:12, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17.

[SmallTalk46] In this devotional, Krystal continues to share about her journey of trusting God to birth a child. The foundational scripture, James 2:17 says, "faith without works is dead." Krystal will talk about the day her faith got a job- the day she made a choice with her actions to fully trust God for His promises. Listeners will be challenged to take action in their personal faith journey. Scriptures: James 2:17; Hebrews 11:4,7,8,17.

[SmallTalk45] Krystal refers to the space of time between receiving a promise from God and seeing the promise come to pass as “the gap.” Has God promised you something that hasn’t happened yet? If so, you’re in a middle of gap right now. How do you not lose hope in “the gap?” Krystal shares her personal story, and scriptures about how to thrive in “the gap.” Scriptures: John 11:4,6,15,45.

[SmallTalk44] In this devotional, Krystal encourages listeners, as they encounter different opinions in life, to seek God’s opinion before moving forward. She challenges listeners to allow God’s opinion to trump all the other competing voices in their lives. Scriptures: Matthew 6:10; Matthew 9:20–22; Mark 5:25–34; Luke 8:43–48.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk38] Imagine a friendship or marriage without trust. Trust is a crucial element in any healthy relationship. This must also be true in our relationship with God. Listen as Krystal urges the believer to find their hope and trust in Him.     Scriptures: Psalm 33:4-9; 16-1; Psalm 20:7.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk34] The grip is considered fundamental to the game of golf. Krystal will talk about how the quality of your prayers can depend on the grip you have on the request. She will challenge listeners to examine their grip so that God can get the most glory. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:10-11, James 4:3.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk02]: Uncertain times call for certain faith. Listen to this devotional as Krystal uses a familiar passage in Luke 17 to encourage us to walk by faith.  Music Credits: Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by David Hyde

[REPLAY of SmallTalk33] The wisdom of God is what we need in uncertain times like these. Proverbs is a poetical book in the Old Testament. Wisdom is personified as a woman in Proverbs chapter 3. Listen as Krystal talks about wisdom and why every listener should want to know her.  Scripture: Proverbs 3:14-18, Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 9:10, Genesis 3:6, 1 Kings 3: 5,11-12, James 1:5.

For the racial climate to change in the world today, we all must remember we all are children of God. Be reminded of this simple truth.  Scriptures: Genesis 1:27, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Peter 1:15-16.

[SmallTalk43] The Bible says that we will only live on this earth for a little while. This is our home away from home. Is it possible that we have gotten too comfortable into a place that we’ll only be for a little while? Listen as Krystal reminds listeners of the brevity of their stay here on earth and challenge them to live like they’re not home yet.  Scriptures:James 4:14, Romans 8:23, Matthew 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 15:58. Biblical References for Heavenly Treasures: -Working in excellence (Colossians 3:23-24), -Persevering (James 1:12), -Faithfully enduring persecution (Matt. 5:11-12; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Timothy 4:8), -Loving your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48), -Praying in secret (Matthew 6:5-6), -Serving the Lord and his people (Matthew 10:41-42; 1 Corinthians 3:8; Hebrews. 6:10).

[SmallTalk42] How will the world know we are Christians? Listen as Krystal talks about our logo as believers- the one thing that marks us as Christ followers. Scriptures: John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a, Matthew 5:46-48.

[SmallTalk41] Have you ever felt like the grass looked greener on the other side? Listen as Krystal talks about the dangers of comparison.   Scriptures: 1 Samuel 8; Psalm 121:1-2.

[SmallTalk40]: Are you in a tough place? Many times the enemy create illusions with our problems, causing us to have a distorted perspective. Krystal will challenge listeners to look beyond what they see and trust God who is present in the valley.  Scriptures: Psalms 23:4, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Psalm 68:11.

[REPLAY of SmallTalk27]: According to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. This devotional provides a biblical view on spiritual disciplines, helping to guard against insanity. Scriptures: Galatians 6:7, 1 Timothy 4:7 Spiritual Discipline List: http://tiny.cc/SpiritualDisciplines

[REPLAY of SmallTalk29] When we lose something valuable, there’s something in us that won’t allow us sit and wait for it to magically appear. We usually go looking for it with all we have. If we are so passionate about finding the things we lose in life, how much more passionate do you think Jesus is about the lost or when we stray away? Listen as Krystal talks about God’s loving pursuit of His children. Scriptures: Luke 19:10; Ezekiel 34:6,11; Psalm 40:2; Psalm 103: 2,4. Click HERE or on the link below for more information about starting a relationship with God: https://www.cru.org/us/en/how-to-know-god/would-you-like-to-know-god-personally.html