Category Archives: Obedience

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

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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

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Do You Read Directions?

Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 5: 1-3, 1 Chronicles 11: 1-3,1 Chronicles 12: 23-40, 2 Samuel 5: 17-25, 1 Chronicles 14:8-17, 2 Samuel 5: 6-10, 1 Chronicles 11: 4-9,1 Chronicles 3: 4b, 2 Samuel 5:13, 4:5, 11:12, 1 Chronicles 14: 1-2, … Continue reading

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Are Your Assumptions Completely Wrong?

Today’s Scripture Reading:  2 Samuel 3:6 through 2 Samuel 4:12 The Amalekite man assumed David would be happy Saul was dead (2 Samuel 1: 1-16) Joab assumed David would approve of his revenging his brother Asahel’s death by killing Abner … Continue reading

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4-Steps to Better Crisis Management–1Samuel 30:6-9

Today’s Scripture Reading:  1 Samuel 30: 1-31, 1 Chronicles 12: 20-22, 1 Samuel 31: 1-13, 1 Chronicles 10: 1-14, 1 Chronicles 9: 40-44, 2 Samuel 4: 4, 2 Samuel 1: 1-27 Have you ever had something happen in your life … Continue reading

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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

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What Part of “Completely” Do You Not Understand? 1 Samuel 15:2-3

Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 15:1 through 1 Samuel 17:31 Saul is another person in the Bible who teaches us what “not” to do. Samuel had told Saul in an earlier chapter that because he did not keep the commands … Continue reading

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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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Are You Constantly Tempted? Judges 2:2

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Judges 1:1 through Judges 3:30 Can you believe these Israelites? In yesterday’s reading they were saying, “We would never abandon the Lord and serve other gods” (Josh 24:16). And today they’ve broken covenant with the Lord and … Continue reading

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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

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