<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Delighting Ministries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delighting Ministries]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:27:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.delightingministries.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Joy of Hearing Good News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone loves to hear good news. Maybe it is news of a new job, the birth of a child, or an answered prayer. Paul experienced this type of joy from hearing good news about the Thessalonians. In this section of 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s heart for the believers burst forth knowing how they were doing. Despite the distress and affliction, their firmness of faith brought joy.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/the-joy-of-hearing-good-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3abb4ed6e7cf58b02a66f7</guid><category><![CDATA[1 Thessalonians]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:02:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_fb140883bdc8430fbbf8d90911d15717~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_642,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoiding Strife]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unfortunate reality of our world is that strife between people has become very commonplace. As followers of Jesus, how should we handle strife when it comes up? One helpful example comes from the early days of Abraham.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/avoiding-strife-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31827e655fbab867102d68</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:17:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope Out of Darkness]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all experience many low points in life. Perhaps it is the loss of a job, a serious illness, or any number of other things. The prophet Jeremiah speaks of hope amidst the dark situation in which he found himself. What we discover is that the hope he turns to comes from a source outside himself.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/hope-out-of-darkness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ef607b63f5fb828e90a96</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:43:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul’s Prayer Request]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Paul often describes praying for others, he was not above requesting his own prayer needs. This reflects a variety of things, such as humility and dependence on the Lord. What exactly did Paul ask for prayer for? In his second letter to the Thessalonians, we discover two specific prayer requests.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/paul-s-prayer-request</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15ba7896a9edf7cb1ee799</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:24:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagerly Awaiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christians are exhorted throughout the New Testament to eagerly await the Lord’s return. While we do not know exactly when He will return, it is certain that one day He will. Writing from Roman imprisonment, Paul exhorts the Philippians to eagerly await the return of their Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. In Pastor Steven’s latest blog, we will look at what Paul meant by looking for the Lord’s return with eagerness.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/eagerly-awaiting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03468cf6126ac2c9ce896a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:35:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul’s Three Foundations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than defending himself, Paul described the three key foundations of his life. In just a few short verses, we learn what governed his heart and controlled how he conducted himself.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/paul-s-three-foundations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa015a5caf4ed272bd3e19</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:50:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accidental Truth – Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[In part 1, we discovered two accidental truths about Jesus. We learned them by examining the words of two enemies of the Lord: the Pharisees and the Herodians. In part 2, we will discover the final two.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/accidental-truth-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1081a84c56f27c572b491</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:17:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accidental Truth – Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[“And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any.” Matthew 22:16   It is no secret that Jesus had His share of enemies. Two of the most prominent were the Pharisees and the Herodians. The Pharisees were a strict religious group whereas the Herodians held significant political power. Interestingly, they were both enemies of one another. However,...]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/accidental-truth-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7d3b2fc7a52acb90a598e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:32:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgiveness at the Cross]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last seven statements that Jesus made on the cross reveal His heart and priorities. The first of those seven statements takes on further significance in light of His extraordinary suffering on the cross. That first statement was forgiveness.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/forgiveness-at-the-cross</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbbe1023cd03993477d8ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:32:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_a1af048de30847bc938ade881bc22492~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not One Was Broken]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one of the Bible’s prophecies about the death of the Messiah, it states that although the death would be cruel, it would not result in any bones being broken.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/not-one-was-broken</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9586dfaed8c5e63caf5c5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:36:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening and Encouraging One Another]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one is immune to the need for encouragement from time to time. One kind or caring word can change a person’s disposition in an instant. Being a Christian is not always easy, and so it is important to take time to stren]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/strengthening-and-encouraging-one-another</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a7076ce7d36e7796130984</guid><category><![CDATA[1 Thessalonians]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:11:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_fb140883bdc8430fbbf8d90911d15717~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_642,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Down Payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have ever purchased a car, house, or made any other type of large purchase, you are probably familiar with the term “down payment.” A down payment is the up-front payment made to not only secure the purchase but also serve as a commitment to complete the purchase at the appropriate time. In Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, he states that God has made a down payment on something that we can have assurance of. ]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/our-down-payment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dca80e6cf3604ca339be5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:02:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_da1693b271d3452b834ecbc6b4f3c0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Receiving God's Word]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout history, the authority of God's Word has been challenged. The real question for us is, how do we receive God’s Word?]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/receiving-god-s-word</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69821d11f1c6744fd0198659</guid><category><![CDATA[1 Thessalonians]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:09:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_fb140883bdc8430fbbf8d90911d15717~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_642,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showing the Kindness of God]]></title><description><![CDATA[David is commonly referred to as the man after God’s own heart. One of the ways we learn the meaning of this is through David’s dealings with others, especially those who opposed him. In time, King Saul dies, and David assumes the role of king of Israel. Will he use his power and authority to seek revenge against the house of Saul? Or will he uphold his previous commitment with nothing to gain?]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/showing-the-kindness-of-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978dc55e9e3448a1cd6c5af</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:45:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_0aba5383bb164b1297ab1642e7187176~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Firewall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lord promised to be a protective barrier for Israel against her many enemies. He is the same for the Church today.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/the-best-firewall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6967e0870d9b34c9e2923d65</guid><category><![CDATA[Zechariah]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:31:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_b410610ed3d64da88a1111db336b3c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning and Evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most important goals that a Christian can set for themselves is a good daily devotional program.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/morning-and-evening-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69552bc47fd864ff7fe0f974</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_b410610ed3d64da88a1111db336b3c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The God Who Protects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout Scripture, one of God’s characteristics is that He is a Protector. Whether it is His people, His plans, or His promises, He will protect them so that His purpose will be fulfilled. For example, throughout Scripture we see God protecting and preserving the Messianic line. The birth of Jesus is no different. In Matthew’s Gospel, God the Father is seen as the Protector of the Child Jesus.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/the-god-who-protects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69384166f80fdf1d7721dce4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:37:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_bbd25aa68f284c549ebc9b15c2fada7d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Credit Where Due]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in a world where people want recognition, credit, and applause for various accomplishments. However, for a servant of the Lord, we should be sure to give credit where it is truly due. We find an example of this in the pages of the prophet Daniel.  ]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/giving-credit-where-due</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f5c259e2226b1d41bb54e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:23:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_0aba5383bb164b1297ab1642e7187176~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepared for His Appearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us know what it feels like to walk into a classroom on the day of a final exam. If we have prepared, then there is a general sense of confident optimism. On the other hand, if we are unprepared, there is a sense of anxiety or even dread. So, the same test brings the potential for either confidence or shame. In a similar way, the apostle John exhorts believers in 1 John 1:28 to be prepared for Jesus’ imminent return.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/prepared-for-his-appearing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690a0386757e81902ceb43a4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:48:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_b410610ed3d64da88a1111db336b3c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When God Knows Your Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often when we think of witnessing for the Lord, we naturally think of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. While this is often the case and very important, it is good to remember that how we conduct our daily lives is a witness, too.]]></description><link>https://www.delightingministries.com/post/when-god-knows-your-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f79013a6f2484f3c9e8672</guid><category><![CDATA[1 Thessalonians]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:54:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/895eac_fb140883bdc8430fbbf8d90911d15717~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_642,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven F. Pace</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>