Category Archives: Believing God in the Hard Times
Have You Ever Felt Abandoned by God? Psalm 22:1
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 22-26 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you … Continue reading
I’m Determined NOT To Be a Barzillai–2 Samuel 19:34-35
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 19:31 through 20:26; Psalm 7; 2 Samuel 21: 1-22; 1 Chronicles 20: 4-8 Today I got a glimpse into my future and it wasn’t pretty! My Grandma is 96 years old and my Mom turns 78 … Continue reading
Is It Satan or The Law of Sowing and Reaping? 2 Samuel 12:11-12
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12: 26-31; 1 Chronicles 20: 2-3; 2 Samuel 13: 1 through 14:33 In yesterday’s reading Nathan spoke for the Lord and confronted David of his sin of murdering Uriah and sleeping with Uriah’s wife. As … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Believing God in the Hard Times, Failure, Finances, Forgiveness, Friendship, leadership, Obedience, Parenting, Sin
Tagged Are There Consequences to Sin?, Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, David, Satan, sin, sowing and reaping
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What Do You Do When You Get the Answer You don’t Want to Hear? 1Samuel 23:10-12
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 22: 1-2, Psalm 57, Psalm 142, 1 Chronicles 12:8-18, 1 Samuel 22:3-23, Psalm 52, 1 Samuel 23:1-12 David prayed, “O Lord, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come and destroy … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Believing God in the Hard Times, Commitment, Depression, Divorce, Faith, Fear, Prayer, Word of God
Tagged Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, David believed God, Hiding beneath the shadows of God, The Journey, What do you do when you get the answer you don't want to hear?, When you get the answer you don't want to hear
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What Will Be Your Finest Hour?
Today’s Scripture Reading: Judges 16:1 through Judges 18:31 I have heard the story of Samson since I was a little kid. I’ve always thought Samson was missing a few brain cells. He really did some dumb things: Saw a Philistine woman … Continue reading
What Are Your Reminders of Your Promises to God? Joshua 24:25-27
Today’s Scripture Reading: Joshua 22:1 through Joshua 24:33 Right before Joshua died he summoned all the tribes of Israel together. Joshua reminded Israel of their amazing journey with the Lord. Then Joshua gave the Israelites a challenge: So Fear the … Continue reading
2 Things to Do When You Are Afraid–Deuteronomy 7:17-19
Today’s Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-9:29 In today’s reading the Israelites were facing challenges and fears that were humanly impossible to overcome. Moses knew the Israelites so well. He knew their fears could keep them from entering the Promised Land. In … Continue reading
5 Things That Help Me Trust God? Deuteronomy 1:32
Today’s Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 1:1 through Deuteronomy 3:20 Drum roll please. We have made it to Deuteronomy! I’m so proud of you! We’ve already completed Genesis Exodus…Leviticus and Numbers! One more book and we will have completed all the … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Believing God in the Hard Times, Deuteronomy, Fear, Trust
Tagged Can God be Trusted, Things that make God sad
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3 Things We Should Do BEFORE Something Snaps—Numbers 19:1-13
Today’s Scripture Reading: Numbers 19:1 through Numbers 21:35 As I read verses 1 through 13 of chapter 19, I felt so bad for Moses. It seemed like something snapped! It began like all the other times: The Israelites did not … Continue reading
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