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“How Can A Loving God Allow Suffering?” by Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell

How Can A Loving God Allow Suffering? By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell Scripture Readings: Hebrews 2:1-18 Key Verses: Hebrews 2:9-10, 14, 17-18 “But we do see Him who has been made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace… Continue reading “How Can A Loving God Allow Suffering?” by Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell

God’s Anointed One–Exalted Above All by Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell

God’s Anointed One—Exalted Above All By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell Scripture Readings: Hebrews 1:6-14 Key Verse: Hebrews 1:6: “And when He again brings the first-born into the world, He says, ‘And let all the angels of God worship Him.’” I have always thought that the Old Testament story of the Israelites worshipping a golden calf seemed… Continue reading God’s Anointed One–Exalted Above All by Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell

Who is God? How can I know Him? By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell

Who is God? How can I know Him?                  By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell Scripture Readings: Hebrews 1:1-6 Key Verse: Hebrews 1:3 “He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word.” In these passages the author reminds us of who God… Continue reading Who is God? How can I know Him? By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell

Week 48 Tuesday

From Tears to Action Today’s scripture selection: Nehemiah 1-4 Key verses: Nehemiah 1:4 “They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I… Continue reading Week 48 Tuesday

Week 48 Monday

Outnumbered Today’s scripture selection: Deuteronomy 20-22 Key verse: Deuteronomy 20:1 “When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army that is greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.” It’s a… Continue reading Week 48 Monday

Week 48 Sunday

Finishing Well Today’s scripture selection: Acts 19-20 Key Verses: Acts 20:22-24 He had endured much.  And he knew there was still much more to come.  Upon leaving them, the apostle Paul told his dear friends in Ephesus that he knew what was in store for him. “And now, compelled by the Holy Spirit, I am… Continue reading Week 48 Sunday

Week 47 Saturday

Under Construction Today’s scripture selection: Second Peter Key verses: Second Peter 1:3; 5-7 Do you ever feel like you need something more?  Do you ever think you need something more in the way of talent; resources; wisdom; strength? Well, according to Peter – if you are a person of faith – you already have more… Continue reading Week 47 Saturday

Week 47 Friday

Full of Surprises Today’s scripture selection: Zechariah 8-14 Key Verses: Zechariah 9:9b “See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Sometimes God comes to us in the most surprising of ways. In this passage from Zechariah; long before Jesus… Continue reading Week 47 Friday

Week 47 Thursday

No Need to Shout Today’s scripture selection: Ecclesiastes 9-10 Key verse: Ecclesiastes 9:17 Have you noticed how noisy our world has become? Even though I live on the outskirts of a moderately large city; even though I try and make it a priority to have some “quiet time” each day – the noise is steadily… Continue reading Week 47 Thursday

Week 47 Wednesday

No Limits Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 134-136 Key verses: Psalm 136:1 When you think of the words endure or endurance – what do they bring to mind? An athlete pushing herself to that point of almost breaking – and then beyond? A soldier accomplishing something seemingly super-human for the sake of duty? An exhausted mother… Continue reading Week 47 Wednesday