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Devotionals about Spiritual Growth

Hope

An Inexpressible Gift!

Read: 1 Chronicles 21:18–22:1; 2 Corinthians 9:15 Here shall be the house of the LORD God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel. (1 Chron. 22:1) About five years ago,

Hope

A Census of Spiritual Attitude

Read: 1 Chronicles 21:1-17; 2 Corinthians 12:10 Then Satan stood against Israel and incited David to number Israel. (1 Chron. 21:1) During many job transitions in my life, I had initial confidence

Old Testament History

Beyond What We Can Imagine

Read: 1 Chronicles 17:1-10; Ephesians 3:20-21 I declare to you that the LORD will build you a house. (1 Chron. 17:10) Some years ago, there was a book that suggested that some

Hope

God’s Boundless Presence and Grace

Read: 1 Chronicles 16:37-43; Acts 7:47-48 He left Zadok the priest . . . before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon. (1 Chron. 16:39) For many Christians,

Faithfulness

Jesus Shall Reign

Read: 1 Chronicles 14:1-17; Philippians 2:10-11 The fame of David went out into all lands. (1 Chron. 14:17) One of my favorite hymns is “Jesus Shall Reign.” The song expresses longing for

Hope

Overfamiliarity with God

Read: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; Hebrews 10:31 The anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah. (1 Chron. 13:10) I have a good friend who is an advocate for CPR training in our

Hope

God Knows Who are His

Read: 1 Chronicles 11:10-47; 2 Timothy 2:19 Abishai, the brother of Joab . . . was the most renowned of the thirty . . . but he did not attain to the three. (1 Chron. 11:20-21) Last

Hope

Not This, but That

Read: 1 Chronicles 11:1-14; Hebrews 2:17 Then all Israel gathered together to David. (1 Chron. 11:1) Psychology Today once did a study of the coaching methods of legendary basketball coach John Wooden.

Hope

Preach It Brother!

Read: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14; Mark 13:5 So Saul died for his breach of faith. (1 Chron. 10:13) Early in my time in parish ministry, I was part of a preacher exchange. I