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Tired of Waiting (Devotional for Sept 7)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 102:1-11 | Song 5:1-8:14 | 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 | Proverbs 22:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 102:1-11 Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, … Continue reading

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When God Asks the Questions (Daily Devotional for Sept 1)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 97:1-6 | Job 40:1 – 42:27 | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 | Proverbs 22:14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 40-42 Job has asked his questions.  He has finally said all that he could think of to say. Now he is waiting … Continue reading

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Light and Momentary? (Daily Devotional for Aug 31)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 96:7-13 | Job 37:1 – 39:30 | 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:10 | Proverbs 22:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far … Continue reading

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Purer Than Gold (Daily Devotional for Aug 27)

(These devotional thoughts are intended to encourage you as you read through the Bible in a year. Each day I focus on one of the texts from the daily “read through the bible” schedule). Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:1-11 | … Continue reading

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Daily Devotional for Aug 26)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 93:1-5 | Job 20:1 – 22:23 | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 | Proverbs 22:2-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of … Continue reading

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Worthless Physicians (Daily Devotional for Aug 24)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.” Job … Continue reading

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No Easy Answers (Daily Devotional Aug 23)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 91:9-16 | Job 8:1-11:20 | I Corinthians 15:1-28 | Proverbs 21:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 8-11 “So what’s new? I know all this” 9:1, The Message “God’s wisdom is so deep, God’s power so immense, who could take him … Continue reading

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Under His Wings (Daily Devotional for Aug 22)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 91:1-8  | Job 4:1-7:21  | 1 Cor. 14:18-40  | Proverbs 21:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 91 “Under his wings you will find refuge” (91:4 ESV) I was struck by the contrast between Psalm 91, which looks with hopeful expectation … Continue reading

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