Category Archives: Encouragement
I said, “Yes!”–Psalm 27:8
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 27-32 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” —Psalm 27: 8 A few months ago I felt the Holy Spirit speak to me… Dianne, … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Encouragement, God Speaks today, Holy Spirit, Obedience, Prayer, Psalms
Tagged Early mornings with God, exercise, prayer walks, spending time with God
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Will This Be Your Biggest Regret? 2 Samuel 23: 20-21
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 2: 1 through 2 Samuel 3: 5, 1 Chronicles 3: 1-4a, 2 Samuel 23: 8-17, 1 Chronicles 11: 10-19, 2 Samuel 23: 18-39, 1 Chronicles 11: 20-47 There was only one King David. In most of … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Commitment, Encouragement, Failure, Faith, Fear, Giving Our Best to God, I can't, leadership, Living a Life that reflects the Son, Rejection, Success, Tough Times, Trust
Tagged Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, Everyone has a calling from God, Facing Fears, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day, Lion Chaser, Your Biggest Regret
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What Do Others Think About Your Life? –1 Samuel 25:23-28
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 23:13-29; Psalm 54; 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44 What do people think when they see your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ? Here’s what Abigail thought about David’s life: “Even when you are chased by those … Continue reading
“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
Posted in 2012 Journey, Depression, Encouragement, Failure, Forgiveness, God's Merciful Ways, Judges, Prayer, Sin, Tough Times
Tagged God Cares About Your Misery, God hears our prayers, The love of God
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Sometimes It’s Best to be Under-qualified–Judges 7:2
Today’s Scripture Reading: Judges 7:1 through Judges 9:21 “You have too many warriors with you.” That’s what the Lord said to Gideon. (7:2) If I were Gideon, a farmer who was trying to lead an army, I probably would have … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Christian Living, Commitment, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Goals, Judges, leadership, Success
Tagged Being under-qualified can be good, Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, Success with less, You have too many
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Step Up and Claim What’s Yours–Joshua 21:2-3
Today’s Scripture Reading: Joshua 19:49 through Joshua 21:45; 1 Chronicles 6:54 through 1 Chronicles 6:81 So the division of the land was completed. –Joshua 19:51b. Everybody saw their promise fulfilled. Everybody…Except the Levites. Here are a few points to remember– The Levites… Were … Continue reading
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
Posted in 1 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Depression, Divorce, Encouragement, Fear, Forgiveness, Parenting, Rejection
Tagged God was rejected, How to handle rejection, Rejection
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The Fall of the Hurdle-Jumper–Job 17:11
My days are over. My hopes have disappeared. My heart’s desires are broken. —Job 17:11 Today’s Scripture Reading: Job 15:1-18:21 I can’t imagine the depth of despair Job felt when he spoke these words. It’s easy to read Job’s story … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Believing God in the Hard Times, Depression, Encouragement, Faith, Job, The Hurting World, Tough Times, Trials, Trust
Tagged depression, despair, hope
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Who Are You Motivating? Hebrews 10:24
We all enjoy being around inspiring people. I have loved attending motivational classes and workshops, since my first experience at a Mary Kay meeting, twenty-six years ago. In today’s reading, the Lord tells us that we’re to think of ways … Continue reading
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