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Daily Devotions: June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020 Zechariah 9:11-12 … “Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.” vs. 12 When the Jews returned from exile they were faced with an enormous challenge. Jerusalem and the surrounding countryside had been ravaged by the armies of Babylon. The temple and protective walls of the city were gone; there were few who even remembered the days of glory. In that context Zechariah presents a vision of…
Daily Devotions: March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020 Genesis 12:1-4a … “I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” vs. 2 Over the last few years large numbers of people have expressed a desire to see America become a great nation again. Although some would argue that America is already great, on the surface, there is certainly nothing wrong with aspiring to greatness. The question then becomes, “What is…
Daily Devotions: July 23 , 2018
July 23, 2018 2 Kings 4:43-44…“He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.” vs. 44 Many people don’t realize that there was a miraculous feeding story connected to Israel’s ancient prophet, Elisha. It’s only a couple of verses and recounts the time a servant is told by Elijah to feed 100 people with 20 barley loaves and a few ears of grain. Of course that wasn’t nearly enough to feed…