Category Archives: Devotions

No Condemnation!

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

No Condemnation in Christ Jesus! Last week I received a letter from an inmate.  In his letter he asked me to forgive him and start writing him.  I know the Lord requires me to forgive him for what he did, … Continue reading →

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The Trinity

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

This morning, Saturday October 12, 2013, there is a workshop on the Trinity which is sponsored by the Board for Christian Education at my Church. In preparation for that workshop I have prepared the following meditation and prayer. I will … Continue reading →

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Post Easter Meditation and Prayer – “Delight in the Lord”

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

Psalm 37: 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Questions for Reflection, Meditation and Prayer: 1. What is your first thought in reading this Bible verse? 2. How difficult has it … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday Lectio Divina Inspired Prayer

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

Lectio Divina is a style of worship popularized by Benedictine Monks. In this tradition, the reading of scripture is believed to provide a blessing and inspiration to the one who not only reads but hears the sound of the scriptures. … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to be a Christian?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

Matthew 7: 12 “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets. Last Thursday evening I raised the question during our Bible Discussion Group, “If someone asked you … Continue reading →

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Close to the Edge

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

John 14: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. Near the … Continue reading →

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Your Moment is Now!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

Your Moment is Now!  – a devotional to accompany the Wednesday Noon Sermon Wednesday, January 09, 2013 2 Samuel 13: 20 Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he … Continue reading →

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Your Desert Shall Blossom!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

Your Desert Shall Blossom Isaiah 35: 1 35    The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 2 it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon … Continue reading →

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How to Rejoice When the Bottom falls out of life!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

Rejoice in Good and Bad Times Philippians 4: 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in … Continue reading →

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A Better Day Coming!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Nicholas Hood III Ministries

A Better Day is Coming – a devotional to accompany this week’s sermon from Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood III Isaiah 11     A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. … Continue reading →

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