Category Archives: God

Unhindered Access to God’s Presence

This morning I read several Psalms, and as I read them I was struck with the beauty, the power, and the safety that He offers us from our distress. The verse that I highlighted was Psalm 27:4, which says, “One … Continue reading

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2019 Advent Reading #8: Peace with God

12/8/19 Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13; Ephesians 2:11-22 Highlighted Verse: For He Himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility. Ephesians 2:14, ESV Devotion: Today’s advent reading moves … Continue reading

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1/14/19 “God’s Unexpected Grace”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Genesis 41-43. Highlighted Verse(s): “May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you…” Genesis 43:14a, CSB Devotion: Putting together puzzles is not one of my favorite activities.  I often end up frustrated. … Continue reading

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1/7/19 “The Power of God Almighty”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Genesis 17-19. Highlighted Verse(s): “When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, that I may make my … Continue reading

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1/6/19 “Reminded and Renewed”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Genesis 14-16. Highlighted Verse(s): “He took him outside and said, ‘Look at the sky and count the stars, if you are able to count them.’  Then he said to him, ‘Your offspring will be … Continue reading

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1/5/19 “Counter-Cultural Good News”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Genesis 12-13. Highlighted Verse(s): “The Lord said to Abram: Go out from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.  I will make you into a … Continue reading

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1/4/18 “The Majesty of our Lord”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Psalms 8,104; John 1:1-3. Highlighted Verse(s): “Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the Earth!” Psalm 8:9, CSB “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to … Continue reading

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1/3/19 “More than a Flood & a Boat”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Genesis 8-11; Psalm 12. Highlighted Verse(s): “Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you….This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living … Continue reading

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1/2/19 “The Strong Grip of Sin”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Genesis 4-7. Highlighted Verse(s): “If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door.  Its desire is contrary to you, but you … Continue reading

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12/23/18 “Christmas Peace”

Today’s Deeply Rooted Devotion is from Micah 5:1-5. Highlighted Verse(s):  “And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.  And they shall dwell secure, … Continue reading

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