The Daily Devotional
We Are the Home of God
Where does God live? While this might seem like a strange question, 1 Kings 5-7 and 2 Chronicles 2-4 give us some profound insights.
The Daily Devotional
The Daily Devotional
Wisdom and Obedience Must Go Together
Have you ever asked God for wisdom to make a good decision, all while living in disobedience to his Word? This was the story of Solomon. As we turn to Solomon’s reign in 1 Kings 3, we see this mixed bag of good and bad.
The Daily Devotional
The Need for Death to Self
Have you ever tried to lift yourself up in the eyes of others, only to see it end in disaster? Such was the story of Adonijah. Before we get there, we should note that the first four verses of 1 Kings 1 appear very strange.
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Four Steps for Anxious Situations
Are you faced with a problem that leaves you feeling anxious? If so, there might be no passage in all of Scripture that is more encouraging than Psalm 37. It is reassuring and probably one we should memorize and put on a 5x8 card in our wallet or purse.
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God’s Eyes Are Everywhere
Does it comfort you to realize God sees everything? For those in right relationship with God, this is a comfort. For those who are not, it is a terror.
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God’s Covenantal Love Never Changes
Do you ever struggle to doubt God’s love? If so, you’re not the only one. However, the story of David’s life gives us hope. 2 Samuel 22 parallels David’s words of thanksgiving in Psalm 18, while Psalm 23 records David’s last words to his people.
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How Our Greatest Point of Pride Is Usually Our Source of Downfall
Is there an area of your life where you are exceptionally proud? Maybe you have certain natural gifts or abilities that others do not. You take pride in your reputation, status, or influence. For Absalom, one of his primary points of pride was his hair.
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Do You Undercut Others?
Have you ever been undercut by someone? You thought someone was nice, but secretly, they were working against you. David certainly experienced this hardship. In 2 Samuel 15-17, his son Absalom conspires to overthrow his kingdom and take control of Israel.
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The Generational Nature of Sin
Does repentance eliminate the repercussions of sin? Unfortunately, no. This is what makes sin so devastating. On one hand, when we pray as David did in Psalm 51 and ask God for forgiveness, our sins are forgiven, but the ramifications of our actions continue.
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We Are Who We Are in Private
Who are you when no one is around? Are you a person of integrity, or do you give into sin? In 2 Samuel 11-12, King David makes a terrible decision.
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Worship God in Your Pain
Have you ever gone through a difficult situation where you found it almost impossible to give God praise? If so, Psalm 34 is a must-read.
The Daily Devotional
The Problem with Outright Anger and Passive Aggression
Do you struggle to respond well to others when you’re frustrated? Proverbs 14 addresses this challenge. The main point of this chapter is to contrast the ways of wisdom and folly, righteousness and wickedness, and their respective outcomes in life.