Jethro serves as a precious example of caring and sharing. He loves Moses and the people of God and shares his ideas for how they can improve their service to each other. Celebrate the ways God moves us all to help with our gifts, using hearts and hands to demonstrate his faithful love to us. […]
Helpful Hearts and Hands | Exodus 18:13-27 Devotion Read More »
Take a mini-break from the crazy in the wildnerness as Moses and the Israelites have family visitors from Midian. It’s a gathering of those spread out by distance yet they share one faith born from one testimony of the true God and his kind deliverance. We too enjoy this togetherness by faith, even when we
Forever Family Reunion | Exodus 18:1-12 Devotion Read More »
We’re back and it’s time to face the first warfare and hand-to-hand combat in the wilderness. And yet, this remains the same – that the Lord is the strength and cause for victory. Let us turn to him with uplifted hearts in prayer with such confidence in the Lord and worship him with thanksgiving that
With Hands and Staff Uplifted | Exodus 17:8-16 Devotion Read More »
If Jesus defeats even death, then what? As we grieve the changes in our lives and face fears for the greatest change brought to all by death, we see Jesus in perfect grace and glory to do what he came to do – flip death on its head and be resurrection and life for us.
Every.Barrier.Down. The Barrier of Death and the Grave Read More »
So it’s a new day, a new place and there’s new thirst for the Israelites, but the old, evil grumbling returns. We discuss alternative options for what to do when thirsty and turn to God for the grace of forgiveness and the gift of contentment. Music: A-la-la-la-la-la-le-lu-ia (yep, I think that’s right! =)
What to Do When Thirsty Every Day | Exodus 17:1-7 Devotion Read More »
This lesson outline is made available for you to work into your own home devotional life. As you read through the information below, please let Renae Belobraydich know if you have any questions, or if she can help make this transition easier for our Sunday School kiddos learning from home. Please also continue to practice
3-29-2020 Sunday School For All: The Ten Lepers Read More »
A beam, a drink refused, the lots cast for his clothes and the mocking shouts from all parties around him…as so much happens to Jesus, we still get to learn of the particular strength he is bringing us by his weakness. Look to him when you suffer and fall, look to him for warm grace
On the Cross: Our Silent Savior Says So Much Read More »
Just like each new day presents new challenges, so it was in desert life for the people of God. God was being a good shepherd who knew just what his sheep needed to learn. May we listen to his voice in the Bible that we remain under his gracious care and strength! And…what’s an omer,
I Just Wanna Sheep-Listen to My Shepherd | Exodus 16:13-36 Devotion Read More »