Tim Leiphart

"Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray." (Mark 1:35) If Jesus considered it worthwhile to spend quiet time alone with the Father, then it's a good sign he was completely aware of the weight the world places on a person and the need to be ready with the insight that a few moments of prayer and reflection provides. When you know from the start of your day that the enemy will attack, but you are correctly aligned with God's guidance and protection, it makes all the difference in how you meet the challenges. I encourage you to start your day with God-a day that doesn't start with a spiritual boost is a day destined for trouble. This book will encourage you to prepare your heart and mind for whatever comes and it will help to give you peace and joy in the process; it's a miracle of God's power that happens when you prioritize him

"I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) One verse can be enough to help you through your day. One verse can provide strength for a friend. One verse can save a life. Only God has this kind of power and only Jesus can show you how to find it. A couple of minutes every day is all it takes to go from discouragement to hope, and from sadness to joy Staying connected to the Vine is how your faith grows and your life ripens, becoming sweeter along the way and producing fruit like never before

"He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:10-12) Jesus didn't fit in. If he walked with us today he wouldn't belong to any denomination or popular charitable organization; Jesus was the Son of God-he defied convention and refused labels. He said he didn't come to judge the world, but to save it He said he came to serve, not to be served. He loved his enemies. Jesus was nothing like the religious leaders of his day-in fact most of the time when he was angry it was with them for twisting the words of God to fit their own agendas at the expense of the people. He lived in the real world; he sat in the dirt with beggars, walked along the road with tax collectors, sailed with fishermen, talked with women and children, and ate with sinners. He loved people where they were because . . . that's where they were Unlikely King is a daily devotional for real people. It applies God's Word to regular everyday life experiences that will connect and resonate with believers everywhere. Let's go