Devotions on 1 Kings 19:1-18-Still Small Voice October 30 – November 5, 2017 Monday, October 30, 2017-Still Small Voice “Then he was afraid, he got up and fled for his life” (1 Kings 19:3). Abdul was an Arab Christian living in Iraq with his family. When the United States invaded Iraq, Abdul sided […]
Month: October 2017
1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13, Solomon’s Temple
Devotions on 1 Kings 5:1-5, 8:1-13-Solomon’s Temple October 23-29, 2017 Monday, October 23, 2017-Solomon’s Temple “Now the Lord has given me rest on every side” (1Kings 5:4). Jill Kildare held her husband’s hand as she surveyed the construction of an office building. Eventually, the building would house the headquarters of Jill’s expanding service […]
1 Samuel 16:1-13, Samuel Anoints David
Devotions on 1 Samuel 16:1-13-Samuel Anoints David October 16-22, 2017 Monday, October 16, 2017-Samuel Anoints David “The Lord said to Samuel, ‘How long will you grieve over Saul’” (1 Samuel 16:1a)! Binh had been offered an attractive promotion, by the company for which he worked. It appeared to Binh to be a perfect fit […]
Devotions on 1 Samuel 3:1-21, Samuel and Eli
Devotions on 1 Samuel 3:1-21-Samuel and Eli October 9-15, 2017 Monday, October 9, 2017-Samuel and Eli “Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli” (1 Samuel 3:1a). Shirley and Alejandro climbed up onto the roof of the Habitat for Humanity house and began to work together laying shingles. They were […]
Exodus 16:1-18, Manna from Heaven
Devotions on Exodus 16:1-18-Manna from Heaven October 2-8, 2017 Monday, October 2, 2017-Manna from Heaven “The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron” (Exodus 16:2) The words to an old, popular hymn chorus are, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and you’ll be surprised at what the […]