The Daily Devotional
What Real Friendship Looks Like (1 Samuel 18-20)
Looking for an example of real friendship? In 1 Samuel, Jonathan and David show what it means to build trust and honor God in friendship.
Ezra Byer
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What is the Real Story of David and Goliath? (1 Samuel 17)
1 Samuel 17 shows how David's faith in God gave him the courage to defeat Goliath, proving that trust in God can overcome any giant we face.
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What Should You Do When Someone You’ve Mentored Lets You Down (1 Samuel 14-16)
Have you ever taken someone under your wing and watched them grow, only to see them let you, others, and God down? The prophet Samuel certainly had this experience.
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How a Strong Start Can Still End in Failure (1 Samuel 11-13)
Have you ever wondered how some of the seemingly greatest men and women of faith turn from God and make some of the worst choices? King Saul is certainly an excellent case study.
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The Pain of Getting What We Want (1 Samuel 8-10)
Have you ever gotten something you really wanted, only to find it was a greater curse than it was a blessing?
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If There Is One Thing We Need, It's This (Psalm 25-27)
What’s the one thing you truly need in life? For David, it was God's presence because in Him alone we find strength, joy, and peace.
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How Well Do You Listen to Advice? (Proverbs 12)
Proverbs 12 highlights the value of integrity, righteousness, and the power of words to shape a life of wisdom and lasting impact.
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How We Are Powerless Without God’s Presence (1 Samuel 4-7)
Do you struggle with trying to fight life’s battles on your own? One of the greatest mistakes Christians can make is trying to get through life with just as little of God as they can.
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The Greatest Thing You Can Do for Your Kids (1 Samuel 1-3)
Feel like you're falling short as a parent? Hannah's story shows that the greatest gift you can give your child is a heart that hears God.
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The Beauty of Redemption (Ruth 4)
Have you ever paused and thought about how beautiful redemption is? The Book of Ruth provides a beautiful portrayal of redemption.
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Are You a Person of Integrity? (Ruth 3)
There’s a reason why integrity is one of the most common titles we slap on the side of a business. But the true test of integrity isn’t how we act in public. It’s how we act in private.
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What Coincidences Taught Me about God's Providence (Ruth 2-3)
Ever felt like life is a series of random events? Ruth’s story shows that what feels like chance is often God at work behind the scenes.