Psalm 42

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.”
– Psalm 42:1

1 Kings 7

“whose mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali and whose father was a man of Tyre and a craftsman in bronze, Huram was highly skilled and experienced in all kinds of bronze work. He came to King Solomon and did all the work assigned to him.”
– 1 Kings 7:14

Psalm 105

“that they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. Praise the LORD”
– Psalm 105:45

Psalm 63

“I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.”
– Psalm 63:2

1 Thessalonians 2

“On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.”
– 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Genesis 24

“Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, who was the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.”
– Genesis 24:15

Daniel 8

“As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell prostrate. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.””
– Daniel 8:17

Job 42

“I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.”
– Job 42:2

1 Samuel 5

"This is why to this day neither the priests of Dagon nor any others who enter Dagon’s temple at Ashdod step on the threshold." - 1 Samuel 5:5   Hi James and Ellen, Have you ever been someplace where you have felt alone with God? Have you ever been someplace...

Judges 7

“”This can be nothing other than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has given the Midianites and the whole camp into his hands.”
– Judges 7:14

Short Stories and Devotional Letters to Grandchildren on Every Book and Chapter of the Bible

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Luke 16

Luke 16

“No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Money.”
~ Luke 16:13

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Joshua 24

Joshua 24

“I sent the hornet ahead of you, which drove them out before you—also the two Amorite kings. You did not do it with your own sword and bow.”
~ Joshua 24:12

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1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1

“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.”
~ 1 Timothy 1:15

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Jeremiah 18

Jeremiah 18

“But you know, O LORD, all their plots to kill me. Do not forgive their crimes or blot out their sins from your sight. Let them be overthrown before you; deal with them in the time of your anger.”
~ Jeremiah 18:23

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1 Samuel 23

1 Samuel 23

“And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.”
~ 1 Samuel 23:16

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Numbers 5

Numbers 5

“Say to the Israelites: ‘When a man or woman wrongs another in any way and so is unfaithful to the LORD, that person is guilty”
~ Numbers 5:6

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Job 29

Job 29

“Men listened to me expectantly, waiting in silence for my counsel.”
~ Job 29:21

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Genesis 36

Genesis 36

“Their possessions were too great for them to remain together; the land where they were staying could not support them both because of their livestock.”
~ Genesis 36:7

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Proverbs 2

Proverbs 2

“For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
~ Proverbs 2:6

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James 2

James 2

“Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?”
~ James 2:5

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2 Chronicles 13

2 Chronicles 13

“and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. At the sound of their battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.”
~ 2 Chronicles 13:15

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Exodus 13

Exodus 13

“When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “‘If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”
~ Exodus 13:17

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Luke 11

Luke 11

“Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.”
~ Luke 11:39

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Matthew 12

Matthew 12

“And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.”
~ Matthew 12:31

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Isaiah 30

Isaiah 30

“Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them.”
~ Isaiah 30:20

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James 5

James 5

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”
~ James 5:16

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2 Chronicles 2

2 Chronicles 2

“But who is able to build a temple for him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens cannot contain him? Who then am I to build a temple for him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before him?”
~ 2 Chronicles 2:6

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Isaiah 56

Isaiah 56

“Blessed is the man who does this, the man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”
~ Isaiah 56:2

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