Excel Still More

Kris Emerson
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The Excel Still More podcast is designed to help Christians excel in their faith, their relationships, and really every part of their lives. If you are interested in growth in your faith, this is the show for you. If you want to see yourself reach greater heights, achieve powerful spiritual goals, and be a better servant of Christ, we are here to help. Each episode introduces a proven principle for achieving more. Then we show how the Word of God amplifies the idea. Finally, each episode will leave you with at least one practical project so you can put these tools into action today!Thanks for joining! Live your best life in Christ, and in whatever you do: Excel Still More!

  1. Revelation 16 - Daily Bible Devotional

    12H AGO

    Revelation 16 - Daily Bible Devotional

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 16   A loud voice from the temple commands the seven angels to pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth. The first bowl causes painful sores on those who worship the beast. The second turns the sea into blood, killing all sea life. The third affects rivers and springs, also turning them into blood. The fourth bowl scorches people with fire from the sun, yet they do not repent. The fifth brings darkness to the beast’s kingdom. The sixth dries up the Euphrates River and prepares the way for kings from the east. Unclean spirits gather the kings of the earth for battle at Armageddon. The seventh bowl brings lightning, earthquakes, and hail. Babylon is remembered before God and receives the full measure of His wrath.     This chapter emphasizes the severity of God’s judgment and the danger of hardened hearts. Even as the bowls of wrath are poured out, many still refuse to repent or give God glory. We must pay attention to the warnings in these events. God is patient, but He is also just, and He will not allow evil to go unpunished forever. We are called to live with humility and repentance, recognizing that now is the time to turn to God. His justice is perfect, and His timing is certain. As believers, we must remain alert, be prepared, and live in a manner that honors Him, trusting that His ultimate victory will be complete. All who blaspheme His name will be destroyed.      Avenging God, You are righteous in all Your judgments, and Your justice is holy and true. You see every act of rebellion, and You will not let evil go unpunished. Though many refuse to repent, we humble ourselves before You, seeking mercy and strength to remain faithful. Help us live with clean hearts and a spirit of reverence. Keep us from pride, unbelief, and compromise. Teach us to trust Your timing and repent of our sins. You alone are worthy of our faithfulness. May our lives reflect Your light in a dark world as we await Your final judgment day.      Thought Questions:   Why did some people still refuse to repent even as God’s judgments became more severe and unmistakable? What do you learn from that?   God ultimately dismantled the evil empire and relieved His people. Is God still active in that way, and how does that impact your faith?   How do you stay spiritually awake and active when the world around you seems to grow darker and more resistant to the light of Christ?

    5 min
  2. Revelation 15 - Daily Bible Devotional

    1D AGO

    Revelation 15 - Daily Bible Devotional

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 15   John sees another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels with the seven last plagues, which complete God's wrath. Standing beside a sea of glass mixed with fire are those who were victorious over the beast and its image. They hold harps given by God and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, praising God's mighty works and justice. All nations will come to worship Him, for His righteous acts have been revealed. After this, the sanctuary in heaven is opened, and the seven angels come out dressed in pure, shining linen. One of the four living creatures gives them seven golden bowls filled with God's wrath. The sanctuary is filled with smoke from God's glory and power, and no one can enter until the plagues are finished.     This worshipful chapter demonstrates that God's judgment is not random or cruel, but rather holy, complete, and characterized by justice and righteousness. Those who overcome the beast stand victorious, worshiping God with songs of praise. Their faithfulness reminds us that suffering is not the end, and that victory belongs to those who remain faithful to the Lord. The song of Moses and the Lamb celebrates God's power, His works, and His justice. We are called to worship Him with the same awe and devotion. Even when the world rejects His truth, we are to stand firm. God is preparing to complete His plan, and we must live in reverence, trusting His timing and walking in purity, hope, and faithfulness.     Worthy Lord, You are great and marvelous in all Your works; all Your ways are just and true. As Moses sang, You are our strength, our song, and our salvation. Who among the nations will not fear You and glorify Your name? All Your judgments are righteous, and all creation will worship before You. Help us stand firm like those who overcame, singing with joy and trust in Your power. Fill our hearts with awe at Your holiness and prepare us to live in purity. May our lives reflect Your glory as we wait for the completion of Your perfect plan.     Thought Questions:   How does it bring you comfort to know that the faithful who have died are in a place of pure joy, singing songs of praise to God?   What is the original context of the Song of Moses? How is a faithful life in Christ like the Israelites crossing the parted Red Sea in Exodus?   Revelation often mentions “the wrath of God.” Who has that wrath always been poured out on, and how far will you go to avoid that fate?

    5 min
  3. Revelation 14 - Daily Bible Devotional

    2D AGO

    Revelation 14 - Daily Bible Devotional

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 14   John sees the Lamb standing on Mount Zion with 144,000 who have His name and the Father's name on their foreheads. They sing a new song before the throne that only they can learn, because they are faithful and pure. Three angels follow with messages: the first proclaims the eternal gospel to every nation, calling everyone to worship the Creator; the second announces the fall of Babylon; the third warns that those who worship the beast and receive its mark will face God's wrath. This calls for patient endurance among the saints. John then sees one like the Son of Man with a crown and a sickle, reaping the earth. Another angel gathers grapes into the winepress of God's wrath. The chapter depicts judgment, hope, and the victory of the faithful.   Our almighty God calls us to live with faithfulness, purity, and endurance, just like the 144,000 who followed the Lamb wherever He went. We are sealed as His people, and our lives should reflect His name and character. The messages of the angels remind us that the gospel is for all people and that judgment is certain. False powers like Babylon will fall, and those who reject God will face the consequences. We are called to worship the Creator, stand firm in truth, and not be swayed by fear or deception. The harvest images show that God sees every life and action. We must live each day in devotion to Him, trusting His justice and rejoicing in His promised victory.     Glorious Father, You are worthy of all worship and honor. You reign over every nation, and Your truth reaches the ends of the earth. Help us to follow the Lamb with faithfulness and purity, keeping Your name written on our hearts. Strengthen us to resist the lies of this world and to stand firm in every trial. Let our lives proclaim the eternal gospel with boldness and joy. Teach us to live with reverence, knowing You see all things and will judge rightly. Keep us close to You, filled with hope, faithful to the end, and protected from Your wrath.     Thought Questions:   What does it mean to follow the Lamb wherever He goes, and do you believe God marks those who do so as His now and forever?   God calls His people to fear and worship Him, no matter how loudly worldly powers demand attention. What does that choice look like?   The perseverance of the saints is to keep the commandments of God and faith in Jesus. How does your daily routine help you accomplish this?

    5 min
  4. Revelation 13 - Daily Bible Devotional

    3D AGO

    Revelation 13 - Daily Bible Devotional

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 13   A beast emerges from the sea with ten horns and seven heads, receiving authority from the dragon. It speaks proud and blasphemous words and wages war against the saints for forty-two months. The world is amazed and follows the beast, worshiping both it and the dragon. Another beast comes from the earth, with two horns like a lamb but speaking like a dragon. It performs signs, deceives people, and tells them to make an image of the first beast. Those who refuse to worship the image are threatened with death. It causes all people to receive a mark on their hand or forehead, without which no one can buy or sell. The number of the beast is revealed as six hundred sixty-six, a number God gives the wisdom to understand.     Evil often appears powerful and convincing, but its strength is ultimately limited and short-lived. The beasts symbolize forces opposing God and deceiving many with false authority and signs. We must be careful not to follow what is sinful, even if it looks powerful or seems to have an unstoppable influence. The mark of the beast represents loyalty, but we are called to stay loyal to God, even when it is hard. Our worship belongs to Him alone. Although the enemy might appear to be winning temporarily, God remains in complete control. We should not fear those who can harm our bodies, but instead remain faithful to the One who holds our souls. Our perseverance and trust in Christ are our victory.   Mighty God, we praise You as the one true Ruler who reigned even when the beasts rose in power. Though they once deceived the nations and fought against the faithful, their time was brief, and their authority was limited. You allowed their rise for a purpose, but You also brought about their fall. Strengthen us through this reminder of Your past sovereignty and unshakable rule. Help us stay faithful as others did when pressured to compromise. Let us worship You alone and cling to truth. Your victory lasts forever. Keep us loyal to Christ through every trial we face.   Thought Questions:   Evil powers attacked God’s people. How did the faithful endure, and how are you preparing to stand firm under governmental pressure?   “Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.” What kind of faith can accept captivity or death in the name of Jesus Christ?   Why would Christians give up worldly comfort and financial stability to follow Jesus, and what are you willing to surrender now?

    5 min
  5. Preparing for 2026 (Pt. 1 of 3) - The Great, the Good, and the Bad

    3D AGO

    Preparing for 2026 (Pt. 1 of 3) - The Great, the Good, and the Bad

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Excel Still More Journal - Amazon New GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional! Daily Bible Devotional Series - Amazon Sponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.com Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide Mortgage Websites: https://statewidemortgage.com/ https://tylercain.floify.com/ Phone: 813-380-8487 Looking back on 2025: What was GREAT - Great in the moment, great in your memories, and constructive for your future. We need much more of that!    What was GOOD - It didn’t check all the boxes, but it had some redeemable qualities.  What was BAD - I’m not exactly talking about sinful things, we know those have to go. But what about choices that are amoral but just don’t check any boxes?    Clarity on these three lists can help you use what has happened (2025) to best plan for what is coming (2026). OKAY, to the List! Here are the first three: 1.  Resetting the Heart: Return to Your First Love Questions: When was your love for God the strongest?What has changed in your life?Has God changed, and why does that matter?Exercises: Pick a Gospel and read a chapter a day, focusing on the love of God for man and the love of Jesus for people.Restart one spiritual habit from a time when your faith felt strongest.Spend a few minues a day thanking God specifically for His love for you.  2.   Focusing More on God: Removing Distractions Questions: Do you remember when it was God above all else?How is happiness in Christ better than joy in distractions?What is the most invasive distraction?Exercises: Identify your biggest distraction and minimize it for a full week.Begin each morning with prayer and Scripture before the phone.Schedule a two minute afternoon checkup to assess time usage for the day. 3.  Attitude of Thankfulness: Daily Gratitude Questions:  What are you most thankful for in your life?What other things have obscured your view?How is there room for both in your life with proper perspective?Exercises: Choose one thing daily and practice level three gratitudeTell one person each day something you appreciate about themEnd each night with a prayer that exclusively offers thanks to God

    22 min
  6. Revelation 12 - Daily Bible Devotional

    6D AGO

    Revelation 12 - Daily Bible Devotional

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 12   A great sign appears in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She is pregnant and cries out in labor. A great red dragon appears with seven heads and ten horns. The dragon seeks to devour her child, but the child is caught up to God and His throne. The woman flees into the wilderness, where God prepares a place for her. A war breaks out in heaven, and Michael and his angels fight the dragon. The dragon is defeated and cast down to earth. He pursues the woman, but she is given wings to escape. Enraged, the dragon makes war on the rest of her offspring, those who keep God’s commands and hold to Jesus.     We are reminded in this chapter that spiritual warfare is real and ongoing, but God is always in control. The woman symbolizes God's faithful people, and the child is Christ, whom the dragon cannot destroy. Although the dragon is powerful and full of fury, he has already been defeated and cast down. We may face trials, attacks, and pressure from the enemy, but God provides protection and strength for His people. The wilderness might seem like a place of hardship, but it is also a place of safety prepared by God. We are called to stay faithful, keep God's commands, and hold firmly to the testimony of Jesus. Victory is certain, and we can stand firm in that hope.   Present Lord, we come to You with grateful hearts, knowing You are always near and never forsake Your people. You have defeated the enemy through the power of Christ, and You protect those who are Yours. Though the dragon rages, we trust in Your strength and faithfulness. Help us stand firm through every trial and hold fast to the testimony of Jesus. Give us courage to obey Your commands and wisdom to recognize Your provision, even in the wilderness. Strengthen our faith, and remind us that Your victory is certain. We rest in Your promises and live for Your glory.     Thought Questions:   The dragon could not defeat the child, the Son of God. In an uncertain world, what does it mean to you to know the Savior is undefeatable?   We overcome the accuser by “the blood of the Lamb”? How does Christ’s blood inspire you to love Him more than even your own life?   In what ways are you holding fast to the testimony of Jesus and keeping God’s command, even as you face opposition or hardship?

    5 min
  7. Revelation 11 - Daily Bible Devotional

    DEC 18

    Revelation 11 - Daily Bible Devotional

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 11   John is given a measuring rod and told to measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there, but not the outer court, for it is given to the nations. God appoints two witnesses to prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. They have power to bring plagues, shut the sky, and strike the earth. After their testimony ends, the beast from the abyss kills them, and their bodies lie in the great city for three and a half days. The world rejoices over their death, but God raises them to life, and they ascend to heaven. A great earthquake follows. The seventh trumpet sounds, and voices in heaven declare that the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of Christ, and He shall reign forever.     God’s care for His people is clear in the vision of the measured temple, showing that He knows and protects those who worship Him. The two witnesses could symbolize faithful believers who speak God’s truth in a hostile world. Their message brings both warning and hope, and their power comes directly from God. Even when they are struck down, God raises them to life, proving that His purposes cannot be stopped. This encourages us to remain bold in our witness, even when it comes at a cost. The seventh trumpet reveals that Christ now reigns as King. His kingdom has triumphed. We are called to trust in His victory and remain faithful, knowing that our testimony is never in vain.     Glorious Father, we praise You for Your power, justice, and unfailing promises. You protect those who worship You, and You empower Your witnesses to speak truth in a dark world. Even when evil seems to win, You raise up Your people and display Your victory. Help us to be faithful, bold, and unafraid to share Your message, no matter the cost. Strengthen our hearts with the hope that Your kingdom reigns now and forever. Let our lives reflect Your glory, and our voices proclaim Your truth. May we trust Your plan and stand firm in our calling as Your servants.     Thought Questions:   God measures His temple and His people, keeping them separate from the world. How does that imagery give you confidence and peace?   The two witnesses could be prophets or represent God’s people. How does their resurrection after death invigorate your trust in the Lord?   How do you express daily gratitude knowing that the kingdom of the world belongs to our Lord and His Christ, who reign forever and ever?

    5 min
  8. Revelation 10 - Daily Bible Devotional

    DEC 17

    Revelation 10 - Daily Bible Devotional

    Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 10   A mighty angel comes down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, a face like the sun, and feet like pillars of fire. He holds a small scroll that is open in his hand. As he stands with one foot on the sea and one on the land, he cries out with a loud voice like a lion. Seven thunders respond, but John is told not to write what they say. The angel raises his hand to heaven and swears by the eternal Creator that there will be no more delay. The mystery of God will be fulfilled when the seventh angel sounds his trumpet. John is then told to eat the scroll. It tastes sweet in his mouth but turns bitter in his stomach.     God’s plans have always been certain, and His timing was perfect in bringing past events to completion. The angel declared that there would be no more delay, and the mystery of God was finished just as He had promised. The fulfillment of these events shows that God keeps His word and accomplishes His purposes. When John ate the scroll, it was sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach, revealing the joy and sorrow that often come with receiving God’s truth. Although these judgments have already happened, the message remains: God’s response to unrighteousness is protection for the innocent but judgment upon the world. We must preach Jesus to bring people to Him before it is too late.      All-knowing God, we praise You for Your perfect wisdom and faithful fulfillment of Your promises. As You revealed the mystery of Your plan, we are reminded that nothing escapes Your control. Like John, help us receive Your word with open hearts, even when it brings both joy and sorrow. Give us courage to proclaim Your truth boldly, trusting that You are just and good. May we live with reverence, knowing Your purposes have been fulfilled and Your kingdom continues to persist. Strengthen our faith and keep us grounded in Your word, so that we may serve You with confidence and peace.     Thought Questions:   Revelation often mentions strong angels carrying out God's avenging will. What do you believe about the presence of angels today?   God’s justice is a comfort to His people. But how is God’s judgment both bitter and sweet? How does that motivate you evangelistically?   Do you believe God created the heavens and the earth, with the right and power to sustain or destroy them? How does that impact you?

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The Excel Still More podcast is designed to help Christians excel in their faith, their relationships, and really every part of their lives. If you are interested in growth in your faith, this is the show for you. If you want to see yourself reach greater heights, achieve powerful spiritual goals, and be a better servant of Christ, we are here to help. Each episode introduces a proven principle for achieving more. Then we show how the Word of God amplifies the idea. Finally, each episode will leave you with at least one practical project so you can put these tools into action today!Thanks for joining! Live your best life in Christ, and in whatever you do: Excel Still More!

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  • Creator
    Kris Emerson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
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    © 2025 Excel Still More
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