Valley of Dry Bones Monday-Valley of Dry Bones “The hand of the Lord came upon me” (Ezekiel 37:1a). The Spirit came upon Ezekiel and the other prophets and they had, what we would call, a spiritual experience. They would see visions, dream dreams, do some rather outrageous acts, or be inspired to proclaim messages from […]
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Jeremiah 29:1, 3-14, For I Know the Plans I Have for You
Devotions on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14-For I Know the Plans I Have for You This passage from Jeremiah was the reading for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost this year. I am reposting this seven days of devotions on the Jeremiah story, which appeared on aSaneFaith earlier this year. Monday, For I Know the Plans I Have […]
Isaiah 9:1-7, Wonderful Counselor Mighty God
Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Devotions on Isaiah 9:1-7 Monday-Wonderful Counselor Mighty God “But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish” (Isaiah 9:1). Low clouds and rain had been hanging around the small Oregon town for two weeks. The weather was starting to affect even those with the hardiest psyches. Attitudes […]
Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-24, Let Justice Roll Down
Let Justice Roll Down Devotions on Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 Monday-Let Justice Roll Down “The words of Amos, who was among the shepherds of Tekoa” (Amos 1:1). Shepherds were not known for their academic excellence, native intelligence, nor their depth of faith. As a group, they were not where a person would instinctively look to […]
1 Kings 19:1-18-Still Small Voice
Still Small Voice Devotions on 1 Kings 19:1-18 Monday-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 with the Americans and courageously served as an interpreter. […]
1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13, Solomon’s Temple
Solomon’s Temple Devotions on 1 Kings 5:1-5, 8:1-13 Monday-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 empire. “You have worked hard, and […]
1 Samuel 16:1-13, Samuel Anoints David
Samuel Anoints David Devotions on 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Monday-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 for his skill set and it […]
Devotions on 1 Samuel 3:1-21, Samuel and Eli
Samuel and Eli Devotions on 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Monday-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 Habitat pros, having worked on several projects. […]
Exodus 16:1-18, Manna from Heaven
Manna from Heaven Devotions on Exodus 16:1-18 Monday-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 Lord has done.” The gift of […]
Exodus 2:23-4:17, Moses and the Burning Bush
Moses and the Burning Bush Devotions on Exodus 2:23-25; 3:10-15; 4:10-17 Monday-Moses and the Burning Bush “The Israelites groaned under their slavery and cried out” (Exodus 2:23). It didn’t take long for Jonathan’s parents to learn his various cries. He had a cry for when he wanted his diaper changed and when he was […]