Category Archives: Trials
Have You Ever Felt Abandoned by God? Psalm 22:1
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 22-26 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you … Continue reading
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
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
God Could Have… Exodus 9:15-16
Today’s Scripture Reading: Exodus 7:14 through Exodus 9:35 By now I could have lifted my hand and struck you and your people with a plague to wipe you off the face of the earth. But I have spared you for a … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Exodus, Fear, The Promises of God, Trials
Tagged Know Him More, Purpose, spreading God's fame
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Is God Your Imaginary Friend or The Almighty Ruler of the Universe? Job 40:1-2
Today’s Scripture Reading: Job 38:1-40:5 For about ten days we’ve been in the midst of Job’s tests and trials. I don’t think many people have gone through as much pain as Job did and lived to tell about it. Job … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Believing God in the Hard Times, Faith, Job, The Awesomeness of God, Tough Times, Trials, Trust
Tagged God's sovereignty, trust
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Today’s Scripture Reading: Job 30:1 through Job 31:40 After reading today’s passage a couple of times a pattern seemed to develop. I counted nineteen questions Job asked in these two chapters. When Job finished his list of questions and realized … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Faith, Job, Tough Times, Trials, Trust
Tagged Does God love me?, Has God forgotten me?
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Where Are You in Your Healing Process?
Today’s Scripture Reading: Job 26:1 through Job 29:25 I noticed something in today’s reading that has gotten me thinking… In verses 1-25 of chapter 29, Job uses the word Me- 13 times My- 10 times I – 19 times I … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Depression, Forgiveness, Job, Tough Times, Trials
Tagged emotional healing, Pain, self-centered
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Four Ways to Trust God More–Job 23:10
Today’s Scripture Reading: Job 22:1-25:6 For years I’ve kept a journal of my conversations with God and I’ve always signed it, “I trust you Lord.” But just like Job “life” tested that trust. When things happen in your life that … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Job, Tough Times, Trials, Trust
Tagged trusting God
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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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It’s a Daily Choice: The Promise Land or Edom
Today’s Reading: Genesis 36: 1-19, 1 Chronicles 1: 35-37, Genesis 36: 20-30, 1 Chronicles 1: 38-42, Genesis 36: 31-43, 1 Chronicles 1:43 – 2:2 In Genesis 31:3, the Lord told Jacob to return to the land of his father and … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Genesis, The Promises of God, Tough Times, Trials
Tagged Choices, conflict, God's promises
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The Journey 