Category: Devotions
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A Way Out: Hope in Acts 16
Our church pre-k is studying Paul. The jailer’s story always struck me, so let’s look at how the jailer finds a way out and gains hope in Acts 16.
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“You Are the God Who Sees Me,” Genesis 16
I think we all struggle with feeling alone at some point or other. That’s why I love that Hagar names God “You are the God who sees me” in Genesis 16.
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Confidence to Speak: Peter in Acts
We saw how Peter’s rash nature changed after Jesus’ resurrection. After looking at Acts, I noticed that Peter’s redemption gave him confidence to speak.
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2 Peter 3: Encouragement During Stress
Peter recognized the struggles we face in this broken world and gives some wise advice. Let’s turn to 2 Peter 3 for some encouragement during stress.
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Peter’s Response to Jesus’ Resurrection
Jesus gave Peter the opportunity to repent after His resurrection. Let’s look at Peter’s response to Jesus’ resurrection.
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Passover Prophecy: Peter’s Denial
As we approach a rather unusual Easter Sunday, I keep thinking of the disciple Peter. Let’s look at Jesus’ Passover prophecy of Peter’s Denial.
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Power-Hungry Sons: Gideon and David
The story of Gideon’s son Abimelech struck me as similar to the later story of David’s son Absalom. Let’s compare the stories of the power-hungry sons.
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Similarities Between Gideon and Moses: The Midianites
Moses and Gideon have more in common than testing God. Let’s look at the similarities between Gideon and Moses, particularly around the Midianites.
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Depression and Disappointment in Ezra
The post reminded me so much of my Bible reading in Ezra yesterday that I wanted to take a quick break from Gideon to discuss depression and disappointment.
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Gideon’s Son Jotham: Curse and Flee
Last week, we touched on how Gideon’s son Abimelek went rogue. Today, we’re looking at the interesting curse and flee response of Gideon’s son Jotham.