Category Archives: Divorce

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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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

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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

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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

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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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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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God Qualifies Those He Calls

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Joshua 3:1 through Joshua 6:27 Have you ever had to fill the shoes of a great leader? Maybe you just got a new job and everyone loved your predecessor.  Or maybe you are a step-mom or step-dad … Continue reading

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Advice For The Rejected–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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