Devotions on 1 John 1:5-2:2—If We Confess Our Sins Monday—If We Confess Our Sin “God is light and in him there is no darkness” (1 John 1:5). Abe sat in the dark, quiet solitude of the early morning, facing East. As he watched the blackness of the night sky took on shades of purple and […]
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Job 31:35-37; 38:1-11, God Speaks
God Answers Job in a Whirlwind God Speaks Devotions for Job 31:35-37, 38:1-11 Monday–God Speaks “O that I had my indictment written by my adversary” (Job 31:35). Job was feeling pretty proud of himself. For over twenty chapters of his story Job has withstood the accusations of his friends. Job has maintained his integrity […]
Job 14:7-15, 19:23-27–Hope in Suffering
Hope in Suffering Job 14:7-15, 19:23-27 Monday–Hope in Suffering “For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down it will sprout again” (Job 14:7). It had been a harrowing nine months for Salvador. A routine colonoscopy had discovered polyps that were cancerous. Salvador had endured surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Throughout the process […]
Job 3:1-10, 4:1-9, 7:11-21–Grappling with God
Grappling with God Devotions for Job 3:1-10, 4:1-9, 7:11-21 Monday–Grappling with God “Let the day perish in which I was born” (Job 3:1). Kyle sat on the edge of his bed with a bottle of pills in his hand. His life had become a living hell. Kyle was small of stature, a scholar rather […]
Job 1:1-22, The Lord Gives and Takes Away
The Lord Gives and Takes Away Devotions on Job 1:1-22 Monday, The Lord Gives and Takes Away “There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil” (Job 1:1). Using an out dated colloquialism Job was […]
1 Corinthians 15:1-57–The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51-57 Monday, The Resurrection of Jesus Christ “Last of all as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” Little Suzy Johnson climbed up onto her parent’s bed. “I saw Jesus,” she announced. “Last night, when it rained so hard and the wind blew, I got […]
1 Corinthians 13:1-13, The Greatest of These is Love
The Greatest of These is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Monday, The Greatest of These is Love “I’m a moist gong or a clanging cymbal” (1 Corinthians 13:1a). Tim and Sally were enjoying a pleasant dinner at their favorite restaurant. Unfortunately their meal and conversation were interrupted by the sound of a car alarm. The […]
Acts 17:1-9, Paul’s Missionary Journeys
Paul Teaching at Thessalonica Paul’s Missionary Journeys Devotions on Acts 17:1-9 Monday–Paul’s Missionary Journeys “After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia” (Acts 17:1a). Chelsea was REALLY involved in her congregation. She taught the third grade class of Sunday school students, chaperoned high school outings, chaired the Fiftieth Anniversary Committee, served on […]
Acts 3:1-10, Peter Heals the Lame Man
Peter Heals the Lame Man Acts 3:1-10 Monday–Peter Heals the Lame Man “Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer” (Acts 3:1). Jeremy wasn’t very consistent in his worship attendance. He’d get up and go to a Sunday service if there wasn’t anything better to do or he […]