“WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME!”

Matthew 1:24-25 “²⁴Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, ²⁵and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.” What does Christmas mean to you? I am a Christian today because of the fact that God sent His Son Jesus, Who by laying down His life made it possible for you and I to have a real relationship with a living God on a day-to-day basis. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--318.html 

“GOD WITH US!”

Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Have you ever felt like God was with you one moment, then had abandoned you the next? From this belief alone, many people suffer feelings of abandonment and have even had emotional difficulties throughout their lives, living in fear, feeling like they are completely alone. [To read this devotion, click on link]

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“THE CHRISTMAS STORY!”

Luke 2:1-20 NLT “¹¹The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David!” In our culture, we take time out each year in December to celebrate the birthday of Jesus. Many people get Christmas day off from work and they spend it with their loved-ones. But what happens after December 25^th has past? [To read this devotion, click link]

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“THE PERFECT GIFT!”

Matthew 1:21 “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Have you been Christmas shopping lately? This is the season for buying that perfect gift for a loved-one or friend. Sometimes it seems hard for me to shop for my wife because I am not my wife. What I mean is, while she is not picky, I want to buy something other than that item she can set on a shelf and admire. This is the Christmas season and we have been given “The Perfect Gift.” [To read this devotion, click on link] 

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--130.html 

“WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM!”

Matthew 2:2 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East & have come to worship Him.” Many people, including some Christians celebrate Christmas 4 all the wrong reasons. Christmas is not just a season 4 spending money on buying gifts, going 2 parades & making a big deal over traditional ideas about this holiday. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--070.html  

“STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS—ALWAYS!”

Luke 6:22 “Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.” We are living in a time when the prophetic words of Jesus have been and will continue to come to pass. The Bible says that this hate will become worse as we reach the end-time. And God says that the world has hate in it. However, you and I are not of this world, but we are in it (John 15:19). [To read this devotion, click on link]
http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--299.html

“UNDERSTANDING TRUTH!”

John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” There are people today with a great ability to memorize just about anything. How many know that we are not talking about the art of simple memorization? I am speaking about the Word of God, which was intended to get into your mind and seep into your heart a little at a time. The Word of God must become a part of you. [To read this devotion, click on link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--300.html 

“GOD KEEPS HIS WORD!”

Romans 4:20-21 “20{Abraham} did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.” There was a time when men would shake hands on a business deal and they made an agreement just by giving their word. It was even better than the contracts that are signed today. They gave their word of honor and they would do everything possible to make sure their word was kept. However, the most credible word you can count on today is God’s Word. [To read this devotion, click on link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--301.html

“GOD’S COVENANT OF HEALING!”

Exodus 15:26 “If you diligently heed the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His sight… I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” This was the first time God makes a covenant promise of healing to His people & reveals Himself as “Jehovah Rapha”, the Lord who heals you. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--211.html

“I BELIEVE I AM HEALED!”

1 Peter 2:24 “who Himself {Jesus} bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” There are believers who do not believe that God still heals today. Others believe that God only heals if you are deserving enough. And still others believe that God heals occasionally… [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--259.html

“WHY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS DO NOT PRODUCE WORDS OF LIFE!”

“WHY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS DO NOT PRODUCE WORDS OF LIFE!” James 3:2 NLT “We all make many mistakes, but those who control their tongues can also control themselves in every other way.” One of the greatest problems all believers can struggle with from time to time is the words that come out of their own mouths. One reason we have trouble with our words is because our thoughts are not in line with God’s Word. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--302.html 

“RESIST satan STEADFAST IN FAITH!”

1 Peter 5:9 “Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” When it comes to being submitted to Him, it is important to understand that by being submitted to God’s authority, it positions you for His promises to work in your life, as they should. And anything other than submission is rebellion. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--316.html 

“WHAT’S IN YOUR MOUTH?”

Romans 10:8 “But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach):” This verse comes from Deuteronomy 30:14 which says, “But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.” Have you seen the television commercial that asks the question, “What’s in your wallet?” This particular commercial is advertising a credit card, but in facing life today, there are many things that a correct credit card will not solve. [To read this devotion, click on link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--175.html 

“ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH!”

Matthew 9:29-30 “²⁹Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” ³⁰And their eyes were opened.” On more than one occasion, Jesus is recorded making similar statements like this one… “According to your faith let it be to you.” Why would Jesus make such statements? You may ask, “Why doesn’t God just snap His fingers and fix my mess?” I mean, if God is God, then why not fix all of our problems instantly? Great question. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--098.html 

“WHAT IS THE DANGER OF UNCONFESSED SIN?”

“WHAT IS THE DANGER OF UNCONFESSED SIN?” 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” There is a lot of debate going around about this single verse of scripture. Some say this verse was not written to Christians, but to or about the Gnostics of that day. Some even believe that when a Christian sins, there is nothing that needs to do about it—since Jesus has already paid the entire debt for sin. So, why confess sin to God? [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--313.html 

“WHAT PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT CREATION, BUT NEVER ASK!”

Genesis 1:1-2 “¹In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ²The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” There are many debates within the Christian and scientific world about creation, dinosaurs and how it all came into being. Some say that dinosaurs roamed the earth and then there was an ice age. There really are biblical, scientific and common sense answers to it all. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--315.html 

“STAND BY YOUR PASTOR!”

Hebrews 13:7 “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” In your church group, you may have one pastor or a group of pastors. But should you respect your pastor or leader? Has the modern church simply come up with a new philosophy about ministers being no different than anyone else in your local congregation? Do ministers carry the same mandate or level of responsibility as the average lay person in the church? [To read this devotion, click link]  

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November 2, 2014 Special Healing Service at L.I.F.E. Church, Rolla, MO

“THE FEAR OF UNCERTAINTY!”

1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” Have you ever said, “I'm afraid I'm going to mess up?” Or, “I'm just afraid that I'm going to lose it all?” If you can grasp how much God loves you, then you will be able to shed all fear. [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--108.html 

“HOW TO DEAL WITH SOMEONE’S OPINION OF YOU!”

Ephesians 1:6 “…to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.” When you think about this verse, what comes to mind? Do you think about how some people may or may not accept you? You may not realize how that many people today actually face the same feelings of not being accepted by others. [To read this devotion, click on link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--189.html 

“UNITY, ANOINTING & BLESSING!”

Psalm 133:1-3 “¹Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! ²It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. ³It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing—Life forevermore.” Years ago, I heard the Holy Spirit say, “It's time for My people to band together in unity and faith.” Yet, as I have watched the church over the years, many groups in the body of Christ have appeared to become more divided than ever before. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--296.html 

“WHEN YOU'VE DONE ALL TO STAND!”

Ephesians 6:12 “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Have you done all to stand? Some ask, “How long should I stand in faith?” You stand until you don’t have to stand in the area you’ve been standing in faith for! Until then, keep standing. Someone said, “Until the door opens, praise God in the hallway!” [To read this devotion, click on link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--291.html 

“WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?”

Mark 11:22 “So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.” What drives you to believe? Someone once said, “It’s when the pressures of life are about to push me over the edge… that’s when I believe God.” We’ll, what pushes you to get in faith or out of faith? What drives you to get in fear? The Good News is that I have a word to encourage you today! [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--041.html 

“SIGNS FOLLOW BELIEVERS!”

Mark 16:17 “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will…” What an awesome impartation God has given, and placed within the hands of every believer to equip us in ministering to the needs of others. However, God has not called believers to chase or follow after healing, miracles, prophecy, ministers or what is known as signs and wonders. [To read this devotion, click on link]

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“HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW!”

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” In recent months many have seemed as if they’ve lost all hope for a better tomorrow. No matter what the past has looked like, God’s plan is for you to have a future filled with the hope of good things to come. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--287.html 

“SET FREE BY A WORD FROM GOD!”

Matthew 8:16 “When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.” Often a word from God can start you on your journey to freedom from addictions or destructive habits. Anything you are addicted to can become a god and contaminate your thoughts, bringing confusion to your mind. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--266.html 

“THINGS GOD HATES!”

Proverbs 6:16 & 19 “¹⁶These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: ¹⁹A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.” Have you ever heard of “Preventive Medicine”? God’s Word can be taken-in daily as preventative medicine and will most definitely prevent deficiencies on the inside and out. [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--192.html 

“HEALING FROM INSECURITY!”

1 John 4:18 (GW) “No fear exists where His love is. Rather, perfect love gets rid of fear, because fear involves punishment.” This verse is often misunderstood; only God can love you perfectly. Have you loved and yet lived in fear that you might not love perfectly enough to meet the expectations of others? This kind of experience can result in “Insecurity”! [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--253.html 

“THE PRAYER OF FAITH!”

James 5:14 “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” Many believe the only way a person can receive healing is by the pastor laying hands on them in a prayer line during a church service. However, every believer can and must pray the prayer of faith. [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--226.html 

“GOD WANTS YOU TO PROSPER!”

3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers” (Amplified). Prosperity in every area of life occurs as you feed on the truth found only in the Word of God & also comes as you live your life in harmony with that truth. [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--117.html 

“HEALING, ARE YOU CONVINCED?”

Psalm 103:3-4 “³Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, ⁴Who redeems your life from destruction…” First of all, we must understand that healing belongs to us. If something belongs to you, you may keep it if you choose to. However, sickness does not belong to Christians! So, if something does not belong to you and you keep it, you’re a thief. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--167.html 

“WHAT ARE YOU CLAIMING AS YOUR OWN?”

Isaiah 46:10 says this about God; “Declaring the end from the beginning,” This is how God sees things. He sees them, as they will be, not as they currently are. How you see things after looking into the Word of God is what you will call them. You may be a person who says, “I just call things like I see them!” But often, we see things only through our human understanding, not as the Word of God states them. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--143.html 

“SIN HAS NO DOMINION”

Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” Knowing that sin has no control over us means that we must take full responsibility for our own actions (or our own sins). The debt for all sins, past, present and future has been met & yes, that means even the sins you have not yet committed today. [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--213.html 

“PARTNERS IN MINISTRY!”

Luke 8:3 “Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.” Jesus had an earthly ministry, with a staff and many followers. He also had partners who supported him. Maybe some were one-time supporters, but there were “many others who provided for Him (them) from their substance.” [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--101.html 

“THE CHURCH OF HIS CHOICE!”

1 Corinthians 12:28 “And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.” There is a major problem in the Church world today, stemming from a lie of the enemy which is affecting the mindset of the present and future church attendees. We have multiple opinions about how church attendance is simply a waste of time. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--311.html 

“HINDRANCES TO RECEIVING HEALING!”

Mark 11:25 “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.” We have the Grace of God in all things, but can there still be hindrances to someone receiving their healing? Why do some seem to get healed one day & the same sickness is back the next? [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--044.html 

“A BACK OF THE BOOK MENTALITY!”

Revelation “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” As you know, the book of Revelation is a kind of “back of the book” scenario. All death, all sorrow, all pain and more will be gone and never bother God’s people again. We’ve read the back of the book and found out that we win and the devil loses, so you can live in the winner's circle now. [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--080.html 

“THIS GOSPEL SHALL BE PREACHED!”

Matthew 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” There are a lot of so called gospels being preached today, but I always like to look and see what Jesus has to say on any subject. First of all, who is Jesus talking to? And keep in mind that the church had not begun yet? So, let’s find out. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--309.html 

“ENDURING SOUND DOCTRINE!”

2 Timothy 4:3 “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers.” Today we live in a world where the church at large seems to be in a seeker sensitive mode. What this has meant to me so far is that the ministerial leadership is expected not to talk about money; we are not to preach anything that demands change or makes anyone feel uncomfortable and especially, don’t teach or talk about any subject to long or someone just might get mad and quit the church. [To read this devotion, click link] 

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--312.html 

“MY MIRACLE TESTIMONY!”

Psalm 107:20 “He sent His word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” In 1996 I had an injury and was in need of a miracle. I had injured my back, went to many doctors, only to find myself getting worse.  I felt like the woman in the Bible “who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up” (Luke 13:11). [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--281.html 

Faith Unlimited e-magazine September 2014 Issue

The September 2014 issue of the  Faith Unlimited e-magazine can be viewed at this link:
Faith Unlimited e-magazine September 2014

“HOW THE TITHE HONORS JESUS!”

Hebrews 7:8 “Here mortal men receive tithes, but there He receives them, of whom it is witnessed that He lives.” Jesus is our New Covenant High Priest & has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ & those blessings are designed to be released from the spirit realm & manifest in this natural realm through an act of our faith. [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--280.html 

“KEEP STANDING!”

Hebrews 11:6 AMP “But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out].” This verse compels me to ask the question, “What if I don't see anything changing in my situation by having faith in God?” Then we are instructed in scripture to… KEEP SAYING WHAT GOD SAYS! [To read this devotion, click link] http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--014.html 

“DIVISION HURTS!”

Romans 16:17 “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.” To start with, it sounds like some tough words from the Apostle Paul. But what we need to understand is that satan hates Jesus and His church; the body of Christ in the earth today. And we know satan will even make every attempt to divide God’s people by using every possible lie that he can. What satan hates is the presence of community and harmony among God’s people. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--306.html 

“WHEN WE ALL PULL TOGETHER!”

Ephesians 4:16 NLT “Under His direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” Do you remember that little song we sang as Children, which said, “When We All Pull Together”? [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--255.html 

“SET FREE BY A WORD FROM GOD!”

Matthew 8:16 “When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.” Often a word from God can start you on your journey to freedom from addictions or destructive habits. Anything you are addicted to can become a god and contaminate your thoughts, bringing confusion to your mind. [To read this devotion, click link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--266.html 

“ABRAHAM SIMPLY BELIEVED GOD!”

Hebrews 11:8 “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” When it comes to heroes, the greatest will always be Jesus, who loved us and gave His life for us (Ephesians 5:2). But other than Jesus, what is a hero of faith? I believe the description would be something like this: Ordinary men and women, who because of their faith in God, do extraordinary things. [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--310.html 

“EMPOWERED TO BE ONE!”

John 7:22 “And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one.” Jesus was expressing in His prayer, His desire for the “glory” of the Father to be upon all those who follow Him. Are you a follower of Jesus today? [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--225.html 

“WHEN FAITH SPEAKS!”

Romans 10:6 “But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way…” There is a great controversy among Christians concerning the importance of speaking words as an expression or release of our faith. The Bible tells us that faith speaks in a certain way. Faith does not make statements of doubt and unbelief. Bible-faith will never speak against the Word of God! [To read this devotion, click on link]

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--123.html 

“WHY SHOULD I TITHE?”

Genesis 14:20 “And he {Abram} gave him {Melchizedek} a tithe of all.” Many modern day believers say, “Tithing was under the law, and we are redeemed from the curse of the law”. This statement is often made while making an attempt to quote Galatians 3:13. Nowhere does this verse say or make reference to Christians being redeemed from “tithing!” [To read this devotion, click link] 

http://www.billhanshewministries.org/Devotion--276.html