Pastor Cecil A. Thompson DailyEvotional

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK : https:// pastorcecilathompsondailye- votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE  IN ONE YEAR , CLICK ON THIS LINK : https:// pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear. blogspot.com March 1, 2018 “PERSONAL PEACE!” 2 Peter  3:14 “ Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless. ” In a world where there is non-stop bickering, arguing, conflict, fights, and war, we need peace and harmony.  It is vital that in the midst of the stormy seas of life we can know peace and live in harmony with those around us -- especially those who are the hardest to get along with.  God has never promised us that He was going to change our world and give us pleasant, darling people to live with.  Don't expect that to happen!  We are stuck with the ones we h

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK: pastorcecilathompsondailye-votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR, CLICK ON THIS LINK: pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear.blogspot.com February 28, 2018 “START A FLAME!” Judges 13:20a “It happened as the flame went up toward heaven from the altar—the Angel of the Lord ascended in the flame of the altar!” Here in Olympia we have a radio station that plays only old-time records, some as far back as the roaring 20's. It is nostalgic to listen to the songs from the big band era, and yes, even the craziness of Spike Jones or the Hoosier Hotshots. As I listened the other day I heard the Ink Spots begin to sing "A Flame in Your Heart." The lyrics suddenly electrified me. It was like the Lord was giving these words of love to any who would hear. I am not sure I can recall the words exact

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilathompsondailye- votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE  IN ONE YEAR , CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear. blogspot.com February 27, 2018 “FRANKLIN CHUCKLED!” 2 Timothy 4:7 “ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ” Last week I was listening to a Christian radio station when a reporter made reference to the reaction of Franklin Graham when he was told his father, Dr. Billy Graham, had died – Franklin chuckled! A chuckle is not the usual reaction to news that your beloved father has died. The person who was interviewing Franklin asked about his reaction. Franklin said that several years ago his dad had told him that one day he would be told that Billy Graham had died. Billy told him not to believe it! He a

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK: pastorcecilathompsondailye-votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR, CLICK ON THIS LINK: pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear.blogspot.com February 26, 2018 “GOD’S PROMISES!” 2 Peter 1:3 “His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.” I recently recalled the old saying: If you are not standing on the promises, you will find yourself sitting on the premises. One is an active process of involvement, and the other is a passive pastime of taking up space but contributing little. As I am typing this, it suddenly strikes me that the gripers, moaners, and fault finders of the world are generally composed of those who are just sitting on the premises. The story is told about a poor man who was traveling on a sh

PASTOR CECIL A. THOMPSON: READING THROUGH THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR! February 25th: Leviticus 16:29-18:30, Mark 7:24-8:9, Psalm 41:1-13, Proverbs 10:15-16 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson February 25, 2018 TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE  IN ONE YEAR , CLICK ON THIS LINK: https://pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear.blogspot.com This is Pastor Cecil A. Thompson and this is the One Year Bible Reading and message for February 25 th      Leviticus  16:29-18:30 Mark  7:24-8:10 Psalm 41:1-13 Proverbs 10:15-16 PASTOR CECIL A. THOMPSON TUMWATER CHAPEL MESSAGE OF THE WEEK.    Please click on the following link to listen to the message: https://tumwaterchapelofgrace.blogspot.com/ “GIVING IT AWAY!” Luke  6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. ” Pra

SUN FEB 25TH: TUMWATER CHAPEL MESSAGE OF THE WEEK “GIVING IT AWAY!” Luke 6:38, PASTOR CECIL A. THOMPSON PASTOR CECIL A. THOMPSON TUMWATER CHAPEL MESSAGE OF THE WEEK. Please click on the following link to listen to the message: tumwaterchapelofgrace.blogspot.com/ “GIVING IT AWAY!” Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Prayer Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions! - - - Pastor Cecil You can also find previous Daily-E-Votionals to help you in your walk with the Lord at:  www.Daily-E-Votional.com

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL     BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK:   https:// pastorcecilathompsondailye- votional.blogspot.com   TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE  IN ONE YEAR , CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear. blogspot.com February 23, 2018 “DOES JESUS CARE?” I Peter 5:6-7 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” There have been times in my life when I felt isolated and alone. When I experienced these times of spiritual drought I was prone to wonder if Jesus really cared. Even though I am usually happy and optimistic, I have felt the enemy of my soul attack. It is during these times that I rush to God’s Word for comfort. Frank E. Graeff was known as the “sunshine minister.” He had a cheery disposition, a winsome personality, spiritual

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK: pastorcecilathompsondailye-votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR, CLICK ON THIS LINK: pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear.blogspot.com February 22, 2018 “NUMBER NINE!” Matthew 19:13-14 “Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.’” February 19th became a very special date when my ninth great grandchild was born. It was one of my greatest of joys to hold a baby just a few hours old and pray God’s special blessings on her life. Whenever I hear about the birth of a baby it brings to mind a young man who was in a Bible Study group I was leading. Different members of the group were recalling the events that led to

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilathompsondailye- votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE  IN ONE YEAR , CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear. blogspot.com February 21, 2018 “EQUIPPED!” 2 Timothy 3:16-17  “ All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,  that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. ” Recently I conducted a graveside service for a retired police officer. As I looked around the crowd of people in attendance I noticed that many of the police officers were dressed in full uniform with perhaps 20 to 30 pounds of high tech gear. I almost laughed out loud when I recalled what my own police gear looked like when I was a patrolman back in 1958 -- a g

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilathompsondailye- votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE  IN ONE YEAR , CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear. blogspot.com February 20, 2018 “THINK ABOUT IT!” Philippians 4:8   “ Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever thingsare lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. ” It seems that all too often we have replaced  excellence  with  convenience .  We tend to get by with the least amount of effort, time, or cost.  As a result we fail to encounter excellence.  We surely can think of examples in the human family, but why spend the time trying to think of illustrations from mankind

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THE DAILY E-VOTIONAL, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilathompsondailye- votional.blogspot.com TO HEAR PASTOR CECIL READ THROUGH THE BIBLE  IN ONE YEAR , CLICK ON THIS LINK: https:// pastorcecilthebibleinoneyear. blogspot.com February 19, 2018 “COME CONFIDENTLY!” Hebrews  4:16   “ Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. ” There are at least two ways we may approach God’s throne of grace --  barely  or  boldly . Barely means we slink our way toward His throne expecting to be thrown out at any second. Boldly means we accept God’s open invitation to come into His presence as His own dear child. When our oldest grandson, Zane, was quite small, he used to follow my dad around like a shadow.  Zane and his great grandfather had a close relationship. From time to time, being a n