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Rabbits are widely known for big ears, but Nipper’s Geronimo has the longest.[1] We aren’t after increasing the size of our physical ears, but we desire an increase in the hearing of our spiritual ones. The Lord is speaking to us all the time, but are we listening? Do we recognize His guiding voice and understand how He speaks? Big ears to the voice of God are a beautiful thing.    

God speaks in a way that you can hear Him. Be encouraged, there is no ‘right way or wrong way’ to hear His voice. Our job as children of God and followers of Jesus, filled by the Holy Spirit, is not to explain God into a box. Ours is to know Him, to talk with Him, to listen to Him, and to obey Him.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timeless devotional. God’s Word never changes. He never changes. He is the starting point and ending. He holds the future in His hands. Time obeys His Command. He stands alone and no one can defeat Him. The same God of the Bible, is the same God of today, tomorrow and forevermore. Let God transform your heart as you read this heart-transforming message.

In the morning, your ears, eyes, and heart are more open. Follow this plan to make the most of the clarity you experience in the early hours.

Trials will surely come for us, but take heart. There is victory to be shared! Dive into the book of 1st Peter and find a letter full of promise for everyone who has an ear to hear. #ThereIsJoyAhead

While Jesus lived on earth, he made some important promises to his closest friends and followers. Those promises are still true for us today. Read about them in this plan. Then keep your eyes, ears, and heart open to experience them.

God is always speaking; we must learn to heed His Voice. This devotional means to empower you to hear what He is saying to you. As you tune your ear to the Father’s Voice and obey His Word, you will begin to hear “A Word in Season” for your life at every turn!

Balance. It's what we long for in our lives as we hear shouts of "work harder!" in one ear, and whispers to "rest more" in the other. What if God's plan for us isn't just one way or the other? Enter holy hustle—a lifestyle of working hard and resting well in ways that honor God.

As people in a crazy, chaotic world, it’s easy sometimes to speed through life and conversations and to miss the things going on around us. In busyness, we can also miss out on things people and God are trying to tell us. Join us in this plan as we look to cultivate ears to hear and a heart to understand.

12 days of prayer and intercession is a tool that will bring you closer to your purpose and will lead you to experience the power that exists when a woman prays. “In my distress I called on the Lord; I cried out to my God, and he heard me from his temple; My cry reached their ears.” Psalms 18:6

We're in a time where we have so many "voices" coming at us. Spend 6 days focusing in on drowning out the noise and hearing from God directly. Encounter His truth, His direction and His word in a fresh way that will refresh your ears and your soul.

I know when someone is listening. They don’t just listen with their ears. They listen with their bodies. Their eyes are focused, and their posture is poised for listening. Friend, is that something you desire - to hear God and know His voice? Is there something you can learn to listen better? If the answer is yes, then spend some time reflecting on what it means to really listen to God’s voice.

We will look at Luke’s version of the Christmas story, with historical insights from Kenneth Bailey’s "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" (IVP, 2008). We will discover in it the surprising ways God was at work in the world. Then, we will ask God to open our eyes and ears so that we may not miss His work in our world today.

When we feel that God is distant, we must remind ourselves of the truth that he Is near. In this 5-day devotional journey you will learn five pillars of deepening your intimacy with Christ. God is close; experience that for yourself. Give Jesus a listening ear and you will hear him speak so tenderly.

Words are powerful. Your voice has the ability to bring good or evil into your life. We must always remember that we have an enemy who loves to whisper lies in our ears and has the power to bring those lies into the world through our mouths. Our job is to discern which voice we listen to and be careful about what we say, think, and believe.

Our words have power, and what, when, and how we speak to them can leave lasting imprints on the innocent ears of our children. God calls us to tame our tongues to raise spiritually healthy and whole warriors of the faith. This seven-day devotional teaches parents to speak consistent words of encouragement and truth to their spouses and children at the right time.

As a Christian and a child of God, we have already learned that God often places people in our lives for a reason. We also should consider that God will take them out of our lives for a reason as well. In this plan, we will discuss the importance of keeping an open ear to the Lord in these situations, and removing the “stowaways” in your life.

Aren't there times as a mom that you just want to hide...like in the pantry with a chocolate bar?  Hidden from the storms of life and the weight of responsibilities. Hidden from the noise. Hidden from the routine. Hidden from our to-do lists. Just hidden and alone with Christ where we can hear Him call us by name and let His songs of victory fill our ears.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful devotional. Choose to hear God’s Word. Choose to give your ear to His teaching and His Way of doing things. Choose to comprehend, understand, and digest His Word daily. His Word is life. His Word is alive. His Word is active. His Word is operative. God’s Word will lead and light your path as you read this timely message.

To say the apostle Peter was passionate about following Jesus Christ and advancing the Gospel would be an understatement. The man tried to walk on water to get to Jesus, cut a guy’s ear off for trying to arrest Jesus, and allowed himself to be crucified upside down for his faith, but Peter’s journey didn’t happen overnight. Don’t be intimidated by Peter’s headlines. Read his backstory and be encouraged.

“Where the head goes, the body follows.” No, this is not just a saying that describes getting pulled around by a grandma who’s holding your ear – Our thoughts drive our choices! In this plan, we will explore the power of our minds and how we can invite God to guide our thinking.

All who have ears to hear can know God’s surprising secret and enjoy a transformed life. That is what we are yearning for, after all. With God’s secret, there is no instant transformation. Through this plan, however, you will learn how to have peace and joy every day. These devotionals will teach you how to be wrecked by and for God—for good!—so you can experience true transformation.

My passion is to see ordinary followers of Jesus grow into natural prayers who talk to God, listen to God, and interact with God at all times, in all places, through all circumstances. To do this, we will all need to learn how to pray with our eyes wide open, our ears wide open, our hearts wide open—our lives wide open! Come spend seven days learning how.

We all live with fear. It hangs around, whispering in our ears, reminding us of all we can't do or will never be. But that's not the end of the story. We also have a God who draws close to say, Fear not. I am with you. This Spirit transforms us into fear fighters. Get started on your journey to being a fear fighter in this new year.

People today are bombarded by various opinions, ideologies, and voices. Our outlook to life is defined by what we hear. Hearing from Heaven will help you tune your spiritual ears to heavens frequency in the midst of many noises in your daily life, so you may hear the distinct and transformative sound of heaven. This devotional will give you a divine perspective, and purpose for your life on earth.