King Josiah of Judah Devotions for November 18-24, 2019 2 Kings 22:1-10, 23:1-3 Monday–King Josiah of Judah “He did what was right in the sight of the Lord and walked in all the way of his father David” (2 Kings 22:2a). Evan sat in the worship service with his wife and two young daughters. He […]
Author: Kevin Ruffcorn
Why We Hate
Why We Hate: Understanding the Roots of Human Conflict, Michael Ruse (Oxford University, New York, 2022) Over thirty-five thousand people are killed by guns every year. There has been a sharp rise in antisemitism, with threats against Jewish people near an all-time high. A six-year-old boy was brutally stabbed and killed because he was Muslim […]
Isaiah 5:1-7, 11:2-5–The Lord’s Vineyard
The Lord’s Vineyard Devotions on Isaiah 5:1-7, 11:2-5 Monday–The Lord’s Vineyard “My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile field” (Isaiah 5:1). The beloved’s vineyard was situated on prime real estate. It was on a hill so that the vines would all get plenty of sunshine. The fertile soil assured that the vines would […]
Devotions on Hosea 11:1-9–Hope of God’s Love
Hope of God’s Love Hosea 11:1-9 Monday–Hope of God’s Love “When Israel was a child, I loved him” (Hosea 11:1a) Little Katelynn Simmons is eight months old. She is the apple of her parent’s eye. They shelter her, feed her, clothe her and change her dirty diapers. They spend countless hours playing with her and […]
1 Kings 18:20-39–Elijah and the prophets of baal
Elijah and the prophets of baal Devotions for 1 Kings 18:20-39 Monday–Elijah and the prophets of baal “How long will go limping with two different opinions?” (1 Kings 18:21). Jamal was troubled. He had been approached by a head hunter and offered a position in another company. It was a tempting offer. Not only was […]
1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29–Rehoboam
Rehoboam Devotions on 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 Monday–Rehoboam “You Father made our yoke heavy” (1 Kings 12:4a). Brad had just received his driver’s license four days ago, and it was the night of the big game. Arrangements had been made with his parents to take his mother’s car, pick up three friends and drive them […]
2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5 — David King of Israel
David King of Israel Devotions Samuel 5:1-5, 6:1-5 Monday–David King of Israel “While Saul was king over us it was you who led out Israel and brought it in” (2 Samuel 5:2a). Some kings begin their reign when they are still young children. For instance, Josiah, one of the kings during the divided kingdom began […]
Ruth 1:1-17–Your People Will Be My People
Your People Will be My People. Devotions for Ruth 1:1-17 Monday — Your People Will be My People “There was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons” (Ruth 1:1). Bob Warner and Jamal Lefebvre […]
Deuteronomy 5:1-6:9–God’s Covenant with Israel
God’s Covenant with Israel Devotions on Deuteronomy 5:1-12, 6:4-9 Monday–God’s Covenant with Israel “The Lord made a covenant with us at Horeb” (Exodus 5:1). The journey of the Israelites was drawing to an end. Before they crossed over the Jordan River and began to settle the Promised Land, Moses gathered the people together. The first […]
Devotions for Exodus 1:8-14, 3:1-15– I Am Who I Am
I Am Who I Am Devotions on Exodus 1:8-14, 3:1-15 Monday–I Am Who I Am “A New King arose over Egypt” (Genesis 1:8) Heraclitus was a six century BCE Greek philosopher, who first observed that, “The only constant is change.” How right he was. Things had changed for the Israelites. The had arrived in Egypt […]