We found 10 articles with the tag “nlt”.
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Day 83 — Mark 3:13–19 — Called to Be With Him
Article | March 24th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, apostles, calling, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, discipleship, mark 3, nlt, presence, scripture memoryThis contemplative devotional episode reflects on Mark 3:13–19 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus chooses twelve apostles, calling them by name and appointing them first to be with Him, and then to be sent out in His authority.
Host Kylie Oyler invites listeners to rethink their priorities, placing presence with Christ ahead of productivity for Christ. A simple Scripture‑memorization practice keeps this truth close throughout the day. -
Day 81 — Mark 3:7–12 — Crowds and Demons
Article | March 21st, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, authority, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, crowds, demons, healing, mark 3, nlt, spiritual warfareIn Mark 3:7–12 (NLT), huge crowds press in around Jesus to be healed, and even demons fall down and cry out, “You are the Son of God!” Jesus moves through the chaos with calm authority, caring for the sick and silencing evil spirits.
Today, we reflect on His steady presence amid the noise and demands of our lives. -
Day 74 — John 5:41–47 — The Praise We Seek
Article | March 15th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, approval, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, fear of man, honor, john 5, moses, nlt, unbeliefThis contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:41–47 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who reject Him while craving one another’s approval. He says that if they truly believed Moses, they would believe Him, because Moses wrote about Him.
Host Nick Oyler helps listeners examine where they might be chasing human approval more than God’s honor. A simple “prayer in the moment” practice after conversations helps re‑orient our hearts toward God’s opinion above all. -
Day 73 — John 5:39–40 — Coming to Jesus
Article | March 14th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, bible study, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, eternal life, jesus, john 5, nlt, relationship with christ, scriptureThis contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:39–40 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who diligently study Scripture but refuse to come to Him for life.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to examine their own relationship with the Bible and to let Scripture become a doorway into deeper encounter with Christ, rather than an end in itself. A “faith sharing” practice helps you pass along a truth from today’s reading to someone else. -
Day 72 — John 5:31–38 — Testimony About Jesus
Article | March 13th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, faith, father’s witness, john 5, john the baptist, miracles, nlt, testimonyThis contemplative episode centers on John 5:31–38 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that John the Baptist was a “burning and shining lamp,” but that His own teachings and miracles are an even greater witness, given by the Father to show that He was sent from God.
Host Nick Oyler encourages listeners to notice the many “witnesses” to Christ’s identity in Scripture and in their own lives, and to respond with faith rather than indifference. A simple practice of inviting God into tasks helps cultivate spiritual awareness. -
Day 71 — John 5:24–30 — From Death to Life
Article | March 12th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, assurance, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, eternal life, jesus’ voice, john 5, judgment, nlt, resurrectionThis contemplative devotional episode explores John 5:24–30 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that those who hear His message and believe in the One who sent Him have eternal life now and will not come into condemnation. He also reveals His authority to judge and to raise the dead.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to rest in the assurance of having passed from death to life in Christ while taking seriously the reality of Jesus as Judge and Life‑giver. A simple practice of being fully present in one conversation helps you share His life with others. -
Day 70 — John 5:22–23 — Honoring the Son
Article | March 11th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, father and son, honor, jesus’ authority, john 5, judgment, nlt, worshipThis contemplative devotional episode focuses on John 5:22–23 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that the Father has entrusted judgment to the Son so that all will honor the Son as they honor the Father.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to reflect on how honoring Jesus is inseparable from honoring God and what it means to give Christ real authority in daily life. A simple gratitude exercise helps you respond in worship. -
Day 69 — John 5:19–21 — Seeing What the Father Does
Article | March 10th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, dependence, father and son, god’s work, guidance, john 5, nlt, spiritual listeningIn this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:19–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that He does nothing by Himself, but only what He sees the Father doing. The Father loves the Son, shows Him His works, and together they give life.
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus’ dependence on the Father shapes our own discipleship. A simple practice—“Watch First, Then Act”—helps you slow down and look for where God is already at work before you respond. -
Day 68 — John 5:16–18 — A Different Kind of Work
Article | March 9th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, conflict, contemplative prayer, deity of christ, god’s work, john 5, nlt, sabbath, trustIn this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:16–18 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath leads to opposition from Jewish leaders, but He responds by revealing His intimate relationship with the Father: “My Father is always working, and so am I.”
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus shares in the Father’s ongoing work and what it means to trust that God is active even in confusing or painful circumstances. A simple practice helps you remember God’s presence and activity in the middle of daily frustrations. -
Day 67 — John 5:13–15 — Found and Warned in Love
Article | March 8th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, holiness, jesus’ warning, john 5, nlt, repentanceIn this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:13–15 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After healing the man at the pool of Bethesda, Jesus later finds him in the Temple and warns him: “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.”
Listeners are invited to see how Jesus’ love includes both restoration and a serious call to change. The episode encourages you to remember where God has helped you and to ask how He may be inviting you into a new pattern of living.