Trusting the Promise in the Dark Today we conclude the book of 1 Samuel with the reading of 1 Samuel 26-31, and we witness the final, tragic arc of King Saul’s life and the incredible restraint of David. We see David once again refuse to take matters into his own hands, even when Saul is…
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When Faith Pauses The focus idea for today is When Faith Pauses. Sometimes our faith slows down or hesitates, yet God continues to work with patience and grace. He does not abandon us when our confidence weakens. Instead, He invites us to trust Him again. Scripture Readings Today we read Genesis 12–15. These chapters show…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 39-40 CEV Podcast Introduction This is the Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Job 39-40. I’m calling this episode “Do You Trust Me?” Comments on Job 39-40 It’s easy to think of this scene with God’s awesome, booming voice rumbling and shaking everything around for…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 30 NIRV, Ch. 31-32 CEV Podcast Introduction This Psalms Wednesday. Our chapters will be 30-32 I’m calling the episode, “The Grace of God.” I will of course have an introduction for you before reading each chapter. And it’s December 14th, so we’ll have Christmas…
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S3E031-Psalms 12-14: I Will Sing To the Lord
I Will Sing To the Lord Today’s reading is Psalms 12–14, and the theme “I Will Sing to the Lord” echoes through every chapter. In these psalms David wrestles with discouragement, deception, and the feeling that God has forgotten him. However, these chapters also show how he found renewed confidence and hope by turning his…
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