Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

A Joyful Heart of Praise! (July 12)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 149:1-9 | 1 Chronicles 12:19- 14:17 | Romans 1:1-17 | Proverbs 19:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 149:1-9 Hallelujah!  It’s one of those words you can’t help but shout or sing out really loud! You just can’t mumble Hallelujah. (O.K., now everyone in … Continue reading

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Courageous To Do Exploits

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 148:1-14 | 1 Chronicles 11:1 – 12:18 | Acts 28:1-31 | Proverbs 19:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18 David’s mighty men: Courageous, loyal, and strong.  They followed David’s leadership and did “great exploits”.  Any leader longs to have men (and women) … Continue reading

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms (July 10)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 1 Chronicles 9:1- 10:14 Acts 27: 21-44 Proverbs 18: 23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 27:21-44 The storm was so devastating and went on for so long that they “finally gave up hope of being saved” … Continue reading

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Open Your Heart (July 7 Devotional)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:14-21 | 1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17  | Acts 25:1-27  | Proverbs 18:19 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 145:14-21 What is prayer? O. Hallesby looked to Rev. 3:20 and said:  “To pray is to let Jesus come into our hearts…All he needs … Continue reading

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Meditating on Your Works (July 5)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:1-7 | 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17 | Acts 23:11-35 | Proverbs 18:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 145:1-7 “On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works I will meditate.” Psalm 145:5 (ESV)   It’s easy in the busyness of our … Continue reading

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 144:1-8 | 2 Kings 22:3-23:30 | Acts 21:37-22:16 | Proverbs 18:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 23 Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the LORD as he did—with … Continue reading

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A Strong Tower (Daily Devotional for July 2)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 143:7-12 | 2 Kings 20:2-22:2 | Acts 21:17-36 | Prov 18:9-10Today’s Scripture Focus:  Proverbs 18:10  Proverbs 18:10 (ESV) “The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”   God reveals himself through his … Continue reading

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I’ve Got a Better Idea (June 23)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 137:1-8 | 2 Kings 4:18-5:27 | Acts 15:1-35 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus:  2 Kings 4:18-5:27 2 Kings 5:10-11 (NIV)  Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the … Continue reading

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God’s Abundant Supply (Devotional Thought for June 22)

God’s Abundant Supply Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:23-26 | 2 Kings 3:1-4:17 | Acts 14:8-28 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 3:1 -4:17 2 Kings 4:3-4 (NIV) Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask … Continue reading

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Bumps in the Road (Devotional Thought for June 21)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-22 | 2 Kings 1:1-2:25 | Acts 13:42-14:7 | Proverbs 17:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 13:42-14:7 “Some of the Jews convinced the most respected women and leading men of the town that their precious way of life was about to be … Continue reading

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