Category Archives: Giving Our Best to God
BEWARE: What’s In Your Heart WILL Come Out of Your Mouth!
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 David speaking to the Lord: How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. 13 Keep your servant from deliberate … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Christian Living, Failure, Giving Our Best to God, God Speaks today, Holiness, leadership, Psalms, righteous living, Sin, speaking God's Words, The Power of Words, Word of God
Tagged heart, Heart problems, I think I'm better than I am, mouth, Satan, sin, The words of my mouth, Why do I do the things I do?
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How to be Fulfilled in Your Work– 1 Chronicles 28:20
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 26:1 through 1 Chronicles 28:21 Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God is with you. He will not fail 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
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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Can You Pass The Success Test? –1 Samuel 13:14
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:32 through 19:17, Psalm 59, 1 Samuel 19:18-24 Two amazing men chosen by God—one has the name of “a man after God’s own heart” and the other an everlasting example of what not to do. … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Commitment, Giving Our Best to God, Goals, leadership, Obedience, Success
Tagged A man after God's heart, Can you pass the success test?, pride, success
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How Do You Know It’s God Speaking? 1 Samuel 14:6
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 9:35 through 1 Chronicles 9:39, 1 Samuel 13:1 through 5, 1 Samuel 13: 19 through 23, 1 Samuel 13: 6 through 18, 1 Samuel 14: 1 through 52 Today’s reading is sort of “all over … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, How Big is your God?, How do you know it's God speaking?, obedience, Stepping out for God
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Don’t Settle For Less Than God’s Best
Today’s Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:1 through Ruth 4:12 In yesterday’s reading we saw what can happen when we do what’s “right” in our own eyes and in today’s scripture we see what happens when we do what’s “right” in God’s … Continue reading
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
If the Lord is With Us, Why has This Happened?–Judges 6:12
Today’s Scripture Reading: Judges 3:31 through Judges 6:40 Angel of the Lord to Gideon: Mighty Hero, the Lord is with you! (6:12) Gideon to Angel of the Lord: If the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, If the Lord is with us why has this happened?, Why is this happening?
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It’s Too Hard–Joshua 17:16
Today’s Scripture Reading: Joshua 15:20-17:18 “It’s too hard, Nana.” “I can’t do it!” How many times have I heard one of my grandchildren say these words. Forget the kids, how many times have I said these words? “It’s too hard!” … Continue reading
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