Two Minutes on Tuesday: Recent Episodes
Duke Stone
Each Tuesday, Duke Stone, Bishop for the Magnolia Region Church of God of Prophecy, will share a brief word of encouragement to help your growth in Christ.
A Swedish study provides evidence of the power of music. The Bible has long taught the impact of music.
Victory today doesn't guarantee no problems tomorrow. But Jesus gives us an amazing promise.
There is an amazing attribute of God that is regularly consistent when twisting Oreo cookies apart.
The Mirror-Exposure Effect says that we like that with which we are familiar. May we become more familiar with Him.
We spend huge amounts of money when earthly dignitaries travel. But there was a journey that was more costly.
The experiences of life have a way of destroying hope. The ways to keep hope is to keep dreaming.
Jesus prophetically announced to Peter his greatest failure. What He did next ought to give us hope!
Your faithfulness gives you a foot in the door to the fulness of God's purposes for your life.
Jesus prayed not only for the original disciples, but for us, that we would evangelize the world
As Jesus intercedes for us, we can learn what He is praying by looking at His prayer in John 17.
Jeremiah reminds us that our hope is not based in our circumstances, but in His faithfulness.
Social media provides a cheap seat to gain a voice. Let’s make sure our voice encourages others.
When a golfer could have been caught up in self-gratification, he gave an example of gratitude.
Studies suggest where you live impacts your personality. Living in Him, should impact your life.
Henri Nouwen reminds us that we could be all three characters in the parable of the prodigal.
You never know when God will use a moment where you need comforting to enable you to comfort others.
Even Paul experienced moments of dispair. But in those moments, three words strengthened him.
Cows and Buffaloes have completely different ways of dealing with storms, and it has practical applications for us.
More importantly, our heavenly Father invites us to "Come". May we run to His invitation.
We need to seek to pave the way for the next generation. Today’s Two Minutes looks at a godly King who seems to only care about his ministry
God’s Word is infallible. I am not. That’s why I stay in His Word and let His Spirit guide me.
A recent trip to Walmart taught me a great lesson about the power of helping others. On today’s Two Minute Tuesday.
It is on the shoulders of great saints that we stand today. Even one who was 13-years-old.
Like a lost pig, sometimes I not only need to be found, I need to be lured back to the Father.
When I find my spirit in conflict with someone, it may be a reflection of my own inner conflict.
In the world, but not of it. To live that way, we must tune into a sweeter song than the world offers.
Even King David was labeled...and it stuck. But God can change the labels others place on us.
When the Psalmist declares that the Lord is our Defense, the implication is, "We are not." Join us for this week's Two Minutes.
Secular researchers are declaring that church attendance is a vital ingredient in overall health.
We all know the importance of the Bible in our lives. New studies show us just how important it is.
Not only does prayer provide communications with our Heavenly Father, there are other amazing benefits. Today we begin a three-part study on habits that can impact other areas of your life.
More than just holding us during times of storms, and anchor pulls us through to safety.
Sometimes, "Because I said so..." is all you need when it comes to the promises of God.
In Psalm 77, the Psalmist felt like God had forgotten. Then he remembered the faithfulness of God.
While always looking forward in ministry, it is also important to remember those who have impacted our past.
Peter describes Satan as a roaring lion. Could it be that he roars because his only weapon is fear?
We must never become entrenched in what we believe is possible. We serve the God of the impossible.
There are many things in life we do not get to choose. But we do get to choose our outlook.
Like the Psalmist, we desire to be so close to the Father that we can see ourselves in His eyes.
Most of us have moments when we feel inadequate. At those times, the Psalmist reminds us that God can bring success to our lives.
As the earlier settlers in the west learned...community is necessary for survival. Inspired by Charles Swindoll, in his book, “Come Before Winter and Share My Hope”.
When talking about holiness, to whom we are set apart is as important is what we are set apart from.
As we begin Pastor Appreciation Month, enjoy this rebroadcast of how to pray for your pastor. Paul asked the Roman Christians to pray six things for him. Pray for your pastor the same way.
To claim the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, we have to accept the challenge of Jeremiah 29:13. But the challenge comes with its own great promise.
God is a master at getting us to the place He wants. He sometimes detours our path to get us there.
The closer we get to an object, the bigger it becomes. It becomes magnified! So, magnify the Lord with me.
God orchestrates all the events of our lives to drive us to seek Him. Why? He wants to be intimately involved in our lives.
Sometimes, life sends us tumbling. That's when we need to be reminded Who we can trust.
The past can hurt, but the grace of God can heal us from our past. With a special appearance from Simba, The Lion King.
In comparison, we may feel what we have to offer is insignificant. But we are helping advance the Kingdom of God.
Paul asked that the Roman Christians would pray six things for him. Your pastor needs you to pray for him as well.
The love of God is so overwhelming that sometimes it is difficult to express. But the Apostle Paul helps us; as well as a well-known hymn.
The story of Paul and John Mark reminds us of this great truth: God will never quit on you.
The story of the three Hebrew young men reminds us of an important truth: Every trial will end.
As followers of Jesus, doing nothing is not an option. We are called to carry out great exploits.
Playing it safe was never the intent of our Master. If you only do that which has a certain (guaranteed) outcome, you won’t being doing much.
Faithfulness over little things is always a prerequisite for responsibility over bigger things.
Partnering with the Holy Spirit means we work with Him and He takes responsibility for us.
Don’t get so caught up getting to the destination that you miss what God wants to do on the journey.
All of us stumble. But past performance or current conditions don't define who we are in Christ.
Faithfulness in meeting together builds faithfulness for when we experience difficulties.
Encouragement is not something that can be done in isolation. It is a "one-another" command of Scripture.
When we are discouraged, that is when we need our church family the most! Join us for Part 1 of "The Blessing Meeting Together".
God's glory can be revealed in thousands of different ways. It is probably different for all of us. The important thing is not how we see it; but that we see it. May God reveal His glory to us today!
In a world where so much is possible, let’s never forget God specializes in the impossible.
Over 2,000 years ago, the world was dark and weary. But Christmas brought the thrill of hope.
I know by experience...body-surfing can beat you up. So can life. There is One who walks those waves
Thanksgiving is vital in experiencing God's blessings in difficulties, making the difficult situation a valley of blessings.
Spiritually falling is only fatal when we fail to get back up. We all experience moments where we stagger. The question is not "Will we fall?", but "Will we get back up?"
Rather than being critical, perhaps the best thing we can do for our culture is stand in the gap.
Our little placed in God's hands can be multiplied to make a huge difference! When we feel we have little to offer, always remember we serve a God who exponentially multiplies what we place in His hands.
Success isn't necessarily about the results. For the Christian, there is another word that defines s
Sometimes, the answer to our miracle comes with a stipulation we may not have anticipated
If we are not careful, we can be so busy defending yesterday, that we miss our Kodak moment today.
There is an angel in your church. And the angel is speaking. Will you hear what he has to say?
The best Major League Baseball hitters only succeed 1 out 3 times. Perhaps they provide some lessons for us.
At some point in our lives, we will all need help from others. That's why we need a church family.
Even though I shared in the victory, I definitely road someone else's coattails. The same is true in ministry. I figuratively have to ride the coattails of the Lord.
We all have times where we feel like nothing we are doing is making any difference. That's when we need to keep rowing the boat.
"Each of us did the work the Lord gave us." Wouldn't that be an amazing description of our churches?
It's easy to get our feathers ruffled. The real question is, "Should we?" Catch the new episode of "Two Minutes on Tuesday".
An old story reminds us that our focus is important. The way to win our eternal race is remembering where to keep our focus.
Sometimes, what we do for the Kingdom seems menial and unimportant. But one menial task in the past has blessed generations of believers.
The essence of Christianity is a rescue mission. We should never forget that we have been rescued!
Sometimes there are many failures before success finally comes. Don't quit! Join us for "Watching The Kingfisher Fish."
Twice As Many Horses Doesn't Double Their Output...It Triples It! What if we really believed that "Two Is Better Than One"?"
Ever heard of the redwood trees of the Pacific Coast? In the pursuit deep, let's not forget the value of wide.
Thoreau said that many men "go to the grave with the song still in them". It is important that we sing our songs while we are able.
Watermelon seeds take flight when pressure is applied. What about you? As a follower of Jesus, we are called to possess a quality called "perseverance".
The Apostle Paul reminds us that "Though we may get knocked down, we are never knocked out." (2 Corinthians 4:9) Sometimes we just have to get up and go another round.
Sometimes, Jesus offers help, and instead of receiving His help, we make excuses for why we are in the situation we are in. But we are not alone. It happened to a first century struggler as well.
When a sinful woman entered the room where a Pharisee and Jesus were sitting, the Pharisee missed the Messiah because He was so focused on the sinfulness of the woman.
Jesus gives us a promise of a "plentiful harvest". However, He also lamented that there were few laborers willing to go to the fields. Will you agree to go to the field around you, your community, your neighborhood, your co-workers, your friends, and reap the harvest?
Have you ever noticed how often the Bible encourages persistent praying? As we join together to pray for revival, let’s not quit until the answer comes!
When we pray for the impossible, people will laugh. But when Jesus enters the room, the impossible happens.
If you sow corn, you reap corn. If you sow okra, you reap okra. But what happens if you sow nothing?