JUNE 11 – The Power of a Tender Heart 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:19–20; Psalm 68; 1 Samuel 13// 3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “Whoever loves transgression loves strife, and he who makes his door high seeks destruction. One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper, but the one with a faithful heart succeeds.” — Proverbs 17:19–20 (ESV) “God is mighty in his strength; he makes peace in your borders. He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord!” — Psalm 68:35–36 (ESV) “Saul waited seven days,… Continue Reading

JUNE 10 – Friends That Last, God That Guides 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17–18; Psalm 67; 1 Samuel 12 //3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Whoever strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death; he who strikes a woman shall be punished.” — Proverbs 17:17–18 (ESV) “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us.” — Psalm 67:1 (ESV) “And now, behold, the king you have chosen, for whom you have… Continue Reading

JUNE 9 – When Courage Counts 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:15–16; 1 Samuel 11 //3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord. Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?” — Proverbs 17:15–16 (ESV) “And the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.” — 1 Samuel 11:6 (ESV) ________________________________________ Have you ever faced a moment when you had to stand… Continue Reading

JUNE 8 – Before It Breaks 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:14; Psalm 66; 1 Samuel 9–10 //3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” — Proverbs 17:14 (ESV) “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.” — Psalm 66:16 (ESV) “Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him and said, ‘Has not the Lord anointed you to be prince over his people Israel?’”… Continue Reading

JUNE 7 – Be Careful What You Ask For 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:12–13; 1 Samuel 8 //3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly. If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.” — Proverbs 17:12–13 (ESV) “But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, ‘Give us a king to judge us.’ And Samuel prayed to the Lord.” — 1 Samuel 8:6 (ESV) “And the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Obey their voice and make them a… Continue Reading

JUNE 6 – Turning Back to God 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:10–11; Psalm 65; 1 Samuel 6–7// 3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.” — Proverbs 17:10–11 (ESV) “By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.” — Psalm 65:5 (ESV) “And Samuel said to all the house… Continue Reading

JUNE 5 – When God Shows Up 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:8–9; 1 Samuel 5 //3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.” — Proverbs 17:8–9 (ESV) “And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the Lord. So they took Dagon and set him up in… Continue Reading

JUNE 4 – When God Speaks 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:6–7; Psalm 64; 1 Samuel 3–4// 3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.” — Proverbs 17:6–7 (ESV) “But God shoots his arrow at them; they are wounded suddenly. They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them.” — Psalm 64:7–8 (ESV) “And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, ‘Samuel!… Continue Reading