Category Archives: Depression
Who Do You Know That’s Crying for Help? Psalm 69
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 68 through 70; Psalm 86; Psalm 101 Many years ago I had a dear friend who made a one night mistake that wound up taking her life. For years I didn’t know what was wrong; finally … Continue reading
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Lord, Have Mercy on Our Wayward Children–2 Samuel 18:5
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 17: 15-29; Psalm 3; Psalm 63, 2 Samuel 18: 1 through 19:30 My heart breaks for King David. His son not his friend not a co-worker but his son—flesh of his flesh and blood of his … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Depression, Divorce, Failure, Family, Forgiveness, leadership, Parenting, Patience, The Hurting World, Tough Times
Tagged Families, Lord have mercy on my child, Parenting teenagers, rebellious children, Wayward child
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Is It Possible to Remove the Stains of Sin? Psalm 51:1-9
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 20:1; 2 Samuel 11: 1 through 12: 14; Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 12: 15-25; 2 Samuel 5: 14-16; 1 Chronicles 14: 3-7; 1 Chronicles 3: 5-9 Can I be candid? I’ve often wondered how David could … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Depression, Divorce, Failure, Faith, Family, Living a Life that reflects the Son, Prayer, Psalms, Sin, Word of God
Tagged Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, David, guilt, How do I get rid of the guilt?, Psalm 51, sin
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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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Have You Ever Been Betrayed?
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 20:1 through 21:15, Psalm 34 Today’s reading is a great example of the beauty of the Chronological Bible. Samuel narrates the story and Psalms 34 tells us what David was feeling. It makes much more … Continue reading
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Tagged divorce, forgiveness, Have you ever been betrayed?, I want you to handle this like David handled Saul, Lies, unforgiveness
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One Sign of Emotional and Spiritual Health–1 Samuel 10:27
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 9:1-12:25 When Saul returned to his home at Gibeah, a group of men whose hearts God had touched went with him. But there were some scoundrels who complained, “How can this man save us?” And … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronological Bible, Criticism, Daily Devotion, Emotional health, How to ignore complainers, Spiritual Health
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Your Heavenly Father’s Advice on Rejection–1 Samuel 8:4-8
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 4:12-8:22 Rejection. We all know what it feels like, but for some of us rejection defines us. It’s the common thread in the tapestry of our lives. Our Heavenly Father understands: Finally, all the elders … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, depression, divorce, God understands rejection, Rejection
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“God Cares About Your Misery”–Judges 10:11-16 (NLT)
Today’s Scripture Reading: Judges 9:22-11:28 The Lord replied, “Did I not rescue you from the Egyptians, the Amorites, the Ammonites, the Philistines, the Sidonians, the Amalekites, and the Maonites? When they oppressed you, you cried out to me for help, … Continue reading
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Tagged God Cares About Your Misery, God hears our prayers, The love of God
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Sometimes it’s God’s Fight and Sometimes it’s Yours
Today’s Scripture Reading: Joshua 12:7 through Joshua 15:19 I just love imagining God talking with Joshua and saying “Buddy, you’re getting old and there’s so much left to do, but don’t worry I’ll take care of it—you just relax; you … Continue reading
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Tagged Taking every thought captive, who's fight is it?
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The Journey 