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Relentless Devotion from Rhea Relentless
by Rhea Altamura
Daily devotional readings to make God's word more accessible, portable, and impactful.
Episodes
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Season 3, Episode #9 - Reading "Prayer and Meditating on Scripture Can Improve Your Health," from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 12/9/21
The title of this reading says it all: "Prayer and Meditating on Scripture Can Improve Your Health." Don't just take my word, listen to today's episode and learn more about the stunning research and conclusions of noted neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, MD. Today's reading is based on 1…
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Season 3, Episode #8 - Reading "For God's Sake, Control Yourself!," from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 12/8/21
There's only one person you can control and all others can be left to God. Today's reading is based on Proverbs 25:28 (NLT), "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls." Additional scripture: 1 Peter 5:5 (NRS), Philippians 2:13 (NIV), Galatians 5:22-23 To get the most…
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Season 3, Episode #7 - Reading "How to Lower Your Anxiety Level," Part 2 from "A Word for You Today"- Tuesday, 12/7/21
Aaaah, anxiety. We all face it. We all feel it from time to time. Who or what can help us? God can. The Bible addresses this and how to manage our anxiety. Today's reading is based on Matthew 6:34 (MSG), "God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." Additional...
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Season 3, Episode #6 - Reading "How to Lower Your Anxiety Level," Part 1 from "A Word for You Today"- Monday, 12/6/21
Aaaah, anxiety. We all face it. We all feel it from time to time. You've probably heard that life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it. The Bible addresses this and how to manage our anxiety. Today's reading is based on Psalm 55:22 (NIV), "Cast your cares on the...
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Season 3, Episode #5 - Reading "Focus on the Inward Instead of the Outward," from "A Word for You Today"- Sunday, 12/5/21
The Temptations said it in their classic song, "Beauty's Only Skin Deep." We live in a very visual-oriented society. You may have even heard the term "pretty privileges." We're bombarded with images and stories that support this construct. But what really matters in our service to God? Today's...
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Season 3, Episode #4 - Reading "Worry Less and Trust God More," from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 12/4/21
An amazing thing happens when you meditate on God's promises. But what happens when you worry? Today's reading is based on Mark 4:19 (CEV), "The message gets choked out, and they never produce anything." To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced in this...
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Season 3, Episode #3 - Reading "God Is Teaching You Patience," from "A Word for You Today"- Friday, 12/3/21
Life is tricky. Sometimes you have to go when you want to stop. Other times you must wait when you feel you must go. Learning the difference can be a challenge. What are you to learn from waiting? Listen to today's reading about trust, patience, and what we learn from waiting. Today's reading is...
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Season 3, Episode #2 - Reading "Give Jesus A Chance," from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 12/2/21
When we doubt . . . we often research. If you and I don't understand or believe something, we might dig for more information. Maybe you have doubts about following Jesus. If so, you're not alone and your doubt is not new to God. Take the time to learn more about Him and give Jesus a chance.…
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Season 3, Episode #1 - Reading "Overcoming Rejection," from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 12/1/21
We all experience some form of rejection from time to time. But what sets us apart is how we respond to and deal with rejection. Today's reading relates to how to take the STING out of rejection and recognizing the negative coping mechanisms. It is based on 1 John 3:1 (CEV), "Think how much the...
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Season 2, Episode #36 - Reading "You Don't Have to Hide Anymore," from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 10/30/21
The are benefits to being YOU. :) Today's devotional reading is from Genesis 3:9 (NLT), "God called to the man, 'Where are you?'" Additional Scripture: Philippians 2:13 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced in this reading. #BeTransparent #BeWise...
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Season 2, Episode #35 - Reading "Your Heart Must Be Circumcised," from "A Word for You Today"- Friday, 10/29/21
Sometimes we struggle repeatedly with the same problem. What's the real problem? Let's get to the heart of the issue. Today's devotional reading is from Deuteronomy 30:6 (NIV), "The Lord Your God will circumcise your hearts . . . so that you may love him." Additional Scripture: Romans 2:29 (NLT),...
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Season 2, Episode #34 - Reading "Avoid Habits That Can Enslave You," from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 10/28/21
Sometimes, there's a difference between being right and doing the right thing. I remind myself of this often. Listen to today's reading to hear more and learn from the Apostle Paul. Today's devotional reading is from 1 Corinthians 6:12 MSG, "If I went around doing whatever I thought I could get…
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Season 2, Episode #33 - Reading "How to Forgive Yourself," from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 10/27/21
God can forgive us, but can we forgive ourselves? Why is it so difficult for us to forgive . . . ourselves? Listen to today's reading. Today's devotional reading is from Isaiah 43:25 (NKJV), "I will not remember your sins." Additional scripture: Isaiah 43:26 To get the most out of this devotion,...
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Season 2, Episode #32 - Reading "Forgiving Others," Part 2/2, from "A Word for You Today"- Tuesday, 10/26/21
God can and will fill the emptiness in your life when you forgive those who have hurt you. Hard to believe? Listen to today's reading. Today's devotional reading is from Jeremiah 31:18, "Turn thou me, and I shall be turned." To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the…
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Season 2, Episode #31 - Reading "Forgiving Others," Part 1/2, from "A Word for You Today"- Monday, 10/25/21
"Unforgiveness is like drinking poison yourself and waiting for the other person to die." -- Marianne Williamson Today's devotional reading is from Romans 12:19 (NLT), "'I will pay them back,' says the Lord." To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced in...
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Season 2, Episode #30 - Reading "Taking In and Giving Out," from "A Word for You Today"- Sunday, 10/24/21
The POWER you need to succeed in your God-given assignment comes from the TIME you spend with the LORD, not people. Yes, it is very easy to become consumed by the work we do and the support we provide to others. However, crucial to our success is having a time of study, prayer, and meditation --...
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Season 2, Episode #29 - Reading "Handling Your Money Wisely," Part 3 of 3 from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 10/23/21
Priorities. Putting money first and family second could make you nothing more than a wealthy failure. Ask God to teach you the right relationship with money and living a balanced life. Today's devotional reading is from Proverbs 15:27 (NKJV), "He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house." To...
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Season 2, Episode #28 - Reading "Handling Your Money Wisely," Part 2 of 3 from "A Word for You Today"- Friday, 10/22/21
"Teach Your Children Well." Teach them the relationship between honest labor, standards of workmanship, and just compensation. Today's devotional reading is from Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV), "God . . . gives you power to get wealth." To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the...
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Season 2, Episode #27 - Reading "Handling Your Money Wisely," Part 1 of 3 from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 10/21/21
The author tells us that there are about 500 Bible verses on prayer, and more than 2,000 on handling money and possessions. In this episode we hear about the right and wrong way to make money, and the relationship between those who labor and those who manage. Today's devotional reading is from...
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Season 2, Episode #26 - Reading "Pray for Discernment," Part 3 of 3 from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 10/20/21
Discernment. What a great advantage to have in life! Today's devotional reading is from Hebrews 5:14 (NKJV), "Those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Additional Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to…
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Season 2, Episode #25 - Reading "Pray for Discernment," Part 2 of 3 from "A Word for You Today"- Tuesday, 10/19/21
Let's listen to continue learning about natural and spiritual discernment. Today's devotional reading is from 1 Kings 3:9 (NKJV), "Give to Your servant an understanding heart . . . that I may discern between good and evil." Additional Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9-13 (NKJV), Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV), and...
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Season 2, Episode #24 - Reading "Pray for Discernment," Part 1 of 3 from "A Word for You Today"- Monday, 10/18/21
Discernment enables you to see what others don't, fill in the missing pieces, and get to the heart of the matter. Take a moment to listen to learn more. Today's devotional reading is from 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NKJV), "The sons of Issachar . . . had understanding of the times, to know what Israel...
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Season 2, Episode #23 - Reading "You Can Get Back What You Have Lost!" from "A Word for You Today"- Sunday, 10/17/21
All is not lost . . . forever. What have you lost that you would like to regain? Today's reading shares the benefits of trusting God in the face of loss. Today's devotional reading is from 1 Samuel 30:8 (NKJV), "Pursue . . . overtake . . . recover all." Additional Scripture: Proverbs 15:4 (NKJV)…
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Season 2, Episode #22 - Reading "His Servant and His Witness," from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 10/16/21
What is our assignment from God? Today's reading reminds us of what it is to be His servant and His witness. Today's devotional reading is from Acts 26:16 (NLT), "I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness." Additional Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2 (NLT) and Proverbs 11:30 To get…
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Season 2, Episode #21- Reading "Look for the Hand of God in 'All Things'," from "A Word for You Today"- Friday, 10/15/21
There's a beautiful song that reminds us that if God's eye is on the tiny sparrow, we know he's watching and watching out for us. Today's reading reminds us that God can make the wrong decisions of others work in our favor. Amen! Today's devotional reading is from Ephesians 1:11, "Who works all...
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Season 2, Episode #20- Reading "Keeping Your Spiritual Priorities in Place," from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 10/14/21
Priorities, priorities. We all have them. What is your highest priority? Listen to today's reading for more on this subject, and then think about how you started your day today. ;) Today's devotional reading is from Hebrews 2:1, "We ought to give . . . more earnest heed to the things . . . we…
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Season 2, Episode #19 - Reading "Caring Means Getting Involved," from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 10/13/21
How do we confront and connect in order to correct? Certainly, there is a right way and a wrong way. Today's reading focuses on WHY and HOW to communicate as we are guided by God's Word, prayer, and wisdom. Today's devotional reading is from Ephesians 4:25 (MSG), "In Christ's body we're all...
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Season 2, Episode #18 - Reading "Coping with Crises," Part 2 of 2 from "A Word for You Today"- Tuesday, 10/12/21
The value of attitude. It's not just what you go through that's significant but HOW you go through it. Let's learn more about how to handle crisis. Today's devotional reading is from Philippians 1:9 (NLT), "Keep . . . growing in knowledge and understanding." Additional Scripture: 2 Corinthians…
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Season 2, Episode #17 - Reading "Coping with Crises," Part 1 of 2 from "A Word for You Today"- Monday, 10/11/21
"Into each life some rain must fall." At some point in life we will face a crisis. Let's learn more about how to handle crisis. Today's devotional reading is from Psalm 142:3 (NKJV), "When my spirit was overwhelmed within me . . . You knew my path." Additional Scripture: Proverbs 17:17 and Isaiah...
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Season 2, Episode #16 - Reading "Heman and Jeduthun'" from "A Word for You Today"- Sunday, 10/10/21
There are benefits to being grateful and expressing our thanks to God. Let's learn more about this topic as the writer introduces us to Kings Heman and Jeduthun. Today's devotional reading is from 1 Chronicles 16:41 (NKJV), "Heman and Jeduthun . . . were designated by name, to give thanks to the...
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Season 2, Episode #15 - Reading "Use Your 'Password,'" from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 10/9/21
What's the word that opens the door and draws you closer to God? Well it can be one word or many more. It's PRAISE. Today's reading tells us more about the power of praise. Today's reading is from Psalm 89:15 (MSG), "Blessed are the people who know the passwords of praise." Additional Scripture…
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Season 2, Episode #14 - Reading "How to Discover Your Vision," Part 5/5 from "A Word for You Today"- Friday, 10/8/21
So, what are the characteristics of my vision? Today's final reading in this series gives us three answers to this question. Today's reading is from Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced...
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Season 2, Episode #13 - Reading "How to Discover Your Vision," Part 4/5 from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 10/7/21
There are times when our "vision" is just not aligned with God's vision for our lives. We may have certain beliefs about ourselves and others that we hold on to. We may have a storyline that we play out which is contrary to God's Word and His plan. That's why we must seek God through study and...
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Season 2, Episode #12 - Reading "How to Discover Your Vision," Part 3/5 from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 10/6/21
We might think it's a small thing. Can you think of a time when someone said just a word or two and it made your day, or it was what you needed to make a positive change? There are times when our contribution may seem small but the impact is GREAT. In today's reading, we learn how God used…
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Season 2, Episode #10 - Reading "How to Discover Your Vision," Part 1/5 from "A Word for You Today"- Monday, 10/4/21
Planning is necessary -- whether related to your daily schedule or life's goals. We all make plans. But how often do we make plans without consulting God, seeking HIS will? Today's reading takes up this topic to help us grow in this area. Today's reading is from Jeremiah 23:16 (NKJV), "They speak…
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Season 2, Episode #9 - Reading "How are things at home?" from "A Word for You Today"- Sunday, 10/3/21
It's easy to get caught up in our BUSY-ness, our projects, our obligations, our work. I've been there many, many times. Oh, yes! But how are things at home? (That's a question for you to answer for you.) Unsure? Ask God to show you. Today's reading is from Psalm 101:2 (MSG), "I'm doing the very...
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Season 2, Episode #8 - Reading "Let Their Criticism Strengthen You" from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 10/2/21
Criticism. There have many times when I've overheard things people said about me I wish I had not heard. There have also been times when I heard something I was happy to hear. Truth: Criticism and judgment can hurt, but there are moments when that little kernel of truth (if present) can be...
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Season 2, Episode #7 - Reading "The Reasons for Your Discontent" from "A Word for You Today"- Friday, 10/1/21
The reasons for your discontent? There could be a few. Let's listen today to three that are highlighted by the devotional writer. Today's reading is from Jeremiah 2:13 (NLT), "They have dug . . . cracked cisterns that can hold no water at all!" Additional scripture: Romans 12:4-6 (MSG), 12:15…
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Season 2, Episode #6 - Reading "You're in a Time of Testing" from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 9/30/21
You're in a time of testing. Honestly, that's not a sentence that evokes joy . . . but maybe it should. In school, who really looked forward to tests and exams? Okay, there was probably that one person. But I wonder if they were more excited by the possibility of learning or the prospect of…
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Season 2, Episode #5 - Reading "Take The Initiative" (Part 3 of 3) from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 9/29/21
What does it mean to take initiative (Continued)? Yesterday, we learned that taking initiative requires us to 3) take action and 4) learn from your failures and keep moving. Today, we read about the 5th, 6th, and 7th elements. Please continue to study and remain prayerful. Today's reading is from...
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Season 2, Episode #4 - Reading "Take The Initiative" (Part 2 of 3) from "A Word for You Today"- Tuesday, 9/28/21
What does it mean to take initiative? Yesterday we learned that taking initiative requires us to 1) know what we want and 2) be willing to take risks. Today we read about two additional elements. Please continue to study and remain prayerful. Today's reading is from Jeremiah 17:7 (NKJV), "Blessed...
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Season 2, Episode #3 - Reading "Take The Initiative" (Part 1 of 3) from "A Word for You Today"- Monday, 9/27/21
What does it mean to take initiative? You've probably heard someone say "if you take one step, He'll take two." Keep in mind, it's a delicate balance between initiative and WAITING (yesterday's reading). Continue to study and remain prayerful. Today's reading is from Deuteronomy 31:7 (NKJV), "Be...
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Season 2, Episode #2 - Reading "The Danger of Rising Too Quickly" from "A Word for You Today"- Sunday, 9/26/21
One of the hardest things to do is to wait. I admit, I don't like waiting and it's even more complicated by not always being certain of just what God's timing is. What helps is drawing closer to Him through the study of His Word. That's how we increase our faith and our trust in Him. Today's...
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Season 2, Episode #1 - Reading "Positioned for God's Blessing" from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 9/25/2021
It's a blessing to be back at the microphone. I know this is the right place for me during this season. Are you where you know God wants you to be? Have you asked Him where He wants you to be and what He wants you to do??? Today's reading is from Exodus 33:21 (NKJV), "And the Lord said, 'Here is…
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Episode #311- Reading "Loving People You Don't Like" from "A Word for You Today"- Monday, 3/15/2021
God Commands Us to LOVE One Another . . . But interestingly, he doesn't command us to like one another. What does God want us to do? How can we serve Him and His people? Time for a shift in perspective? In His Word we learn more about His love us, His protection, and His promise that all things...
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Episode #310- Reading "Cultivate An Awareness of God's Presence" from "A Word for You Today"- Sunday, 3/14/2021
Are You Being Guided by God? When we have a feeling of reassurance, or a sense of guidance, or we feel the conviction of sin, it means God is present with us. If we draw closer to God, He will draw closer to us. Draw closer to God by reading, studying, hearing His Word and by praying. In His Word...
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Episode #309 - Reading "Let God Use Your Business" from "A Word for You Today"- Saturday, 3/13/2021
Building A Business? Invite God in to work His business through Your business. In His Word we learn more about His love us, His plans for us, and His promise that all things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28). Today's reading is...
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Episode #308- Reading "Show Some Enthusiasm!" from "A Word for You Today"- Friday, 3/12/2021
We've Got Spirit, Yes, We Do! If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it. Learn through God's Word about the Joy of the Lord. In His Word we learn more about His love us, His protection, and His promise that all things work together for the good of those who love Him and...
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Episode #307 - Reading "Our Nation Can Be Saved" from "A Word for You Today"- Thursday, 3/11/21
Can Our Nation Be Saved? Yes. How? God tells us in His Word. In His Word we learn more about His love us, His protection, His promise, and actions we can take to help save our nation -- our world. Today's reading is from 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV), "I will forgive their sin and . . . heal their…
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Episode #306- Reading "Your Family Background Doesn't Matter" from "A Word for You Today"- Wednesday, 3/10/21
Every family -- big or small -- has secrets. Generally, we don't want those secrets revealed. But from the Bible we learn that it's not our lineage that really matters. Even Jesus came from a line of very interesting characters. As we learn more about God's word, we learn how many triumphed over...
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