The Finest Thought Leaders
Dwayne Carson
Dwayne and Donita Carson have been married since June 4, 1988, and Donita will tell you that one of the most impressive things about Dwayne is that he never forgets a date. Combine that with his sincere love for the Word of God, and that makes this ministry tailor made.
The concept of DATE THE WORD first came about in the Summer of 2000 when Dwayne led a small group and was asked how he memorized Scripture. He replied that he often linked numbers to Scripture references.
For example, March 16 (3/16) immediately makes him think of John 3:16. To test him, members of the group started peppering him with dates, such as their birthdates.
Out of curiosity, the next morning he sat down with a calendar to see how many verses (from memory) he knew that matched a date (it was well over 220). Over the next several months he added to that until he added at least one verse for every date. He would then use that verse to wish friends “Happy Birthday” on Facebook as well as offer a short devotional.
Fast forward to 2021 when Dwayne met Stu Epperson, Jr. from Truth Network. When Dwayne shared with Stu about his passion for discipleship and scripture memory, Stu suggested the name, DATE THE WORD.
Our heartbeat for DATE THE WORD is found in the first words of Psalms…
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”
Psalm 1:2-3
“Remember that daily you sow a thought and reap an act. You sow an act, and you reap a habit. You sow a habit, and you reap a character. You sow a character, and you reap a destiny. What are you sowing or doing today to develop a godly character? Would your character be an example to others?”
– Dwayne Carson
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PRAISE FOR DATE THE WORD
"“Your Word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105. David knew the Word of God is essential to Christian living. I’ve had the honor of knowing Dwayne Carson for over three decades…DATE THE WORD is a passion of his! Through the Lord’s grace, he has devised a simple, clear way to feed the heart of God’s children with the truth of the Bible. You will be greatly blessed if you make Date The Word part of your daily walk with God."
Ed Stewart, Pastor
New Creation Baptist Church, Columbia, SC
"DATE THE WORD devotionals provide a unique way to connect the truth of Scripture with the daily need for spiritual sustenance in digestible servings. The numerical association helps link the verse with the day, but also entices the reader to return for another serving of wisdom the following day. Date the Word has inspired me many times and I can personally attest to the author’s love for Scripture as he has been a valuable resource for me over the years. Many times I have asked Dwayne to pray for me simply because I knew a Bible verse would accompany the response and God’s word never returns void. His faithfulness to study God’s word and share it with others is both inspirational and contagious. The fruit of Dwayne’s faithfulness is on display with his book, read it daily and enjoy your time with Jesus."
Jeremy C. Kerstetter, Pastor
Central Baptist Church, Millerstown, PA
"DATE THE WORD is a culmination of years of dreaming and developing a library of verses to use as encouragement and exhortation in blessing so many people on their birthdate. Dwayne has always set an incredible example of knowing birthdays and being able to share a specific Scripture with people is a great ministry tool! I use DATE THE WORD as I minister to my staff team and deacons. I include their birth date verse in cards and texts as a reminder of how God’s Word is alive and applicable for everyday use! Dwayne is a lifelong friend and mentor. I highly recommend this resource!."
Michael Miller, Executive Pastor
Crosslink Community Church, Harrisonburg VA
"It is my privilege to endorse the DATE THE WORD Daily Devotional. I have watched up close as Dwayne lives out his relationship with God in front of his family and others with consistency. This Daily Devotional is the result of living out the Word daily as a follower of Jesus and influencer of others. Highly recommended without reservation. This can be life changing!!!"
Dr. Ed Gomes Director of Spiritual Development
Liberty University, Football Team
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