Devotions
Devotion: Acts 16:25
Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. We don’t imagine being in prison is a joy filled experience and we […]
Month: April 2025
Devotions
Devotion: Psalm 27:6
Psalm 27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord. So […]
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Women of the Word: Peninnah
Scripture References 1 Samuel 1:2, 1 Samuel 1:4, 1 Samuel 1:6-7 Name Meaning Coral Family Wife of Elkanah Introduction Peninnah’s story is also not long and you might have skipped right over it in your […]
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Women of the Word: Witch of Endor
Scripture References 1 Samuel 28 Name Meaning We do not know her name so there is no meaning we can include. Family We also know nothing about whether or not she had a family. Introduction […]
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Women of the Word: Lydia
Scripture References Acts 16:12-15; Acts 16:40; Philippians 1:1-10 Name Meaning Bending Family Unknown Introduction Lydia’s story is not long, but it is relevant to the spread of the gospel in Philippi and Macedonia. Here we […]
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Women of the Word: Herodias
Scripture References Matthew 14:3-12; Mark 6:14-24; Luke 3:19-20 Name Meaning The female version of the name Herod which means heroic Family Daughter of Aristobulus Wife of Philip I (who was her uncle) Wife of Herod […]
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Women of the Word: Leah
Scripture References Genesis 29; Genes30; Genesis 49:31; Ruth 4:11 Name Meaning Wearied or faint with sickness (often translated as cow eyes) Family Daughter of Laban Sister of Rachel Wife of Jacob Mother of Reuben, Simeon, […]
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Women of the Word: Naomi
Scripture References The book of Ruth Name Meaning My joy, my bliss, or pleasantness of Jehovah Family Wife of Elimelech Mother of Mahlon and Chilion Mother-in-law of Ruth and Orpah Introduction The story of Ruth […]
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Women of the Word: Jael
Scripture References Judges 4:17-22; Judges 5:6; Judges 5:24-27 Name Meaning Wild or mountain goat Family Wife of Heber the Kenite Introduction Jael’s story is not long, but she played a very important role in the […]
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Women of the Word: Peter’s Wife and Mother-in-Law
Scripture References Matthew 8:14-18; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41 Name Meaning Both were unnamed Family We do not know if there were children or the families from which they came. All we know is Peter had […]
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Women of the Word: Abi (Abijah)
Scripture References 2 Kings 18:2; 2 Chronicles 29:1 Name Meaning: My father is Jehovah or The Will of God The name Abi is a shortened version of the name Abijah. Family Connection Daughter of Zechariah […]
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Women of the Word: Martha
Scripture References Luke 10:38-41; John 11; John 12:1-3 Name Meaning: Feminine form of moro or more – meaning lord or master Family Connection Sister to Lazarus and Mary of Bethany Introduction Often you hear people […]
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Devotion: John 4:24
John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. Reading back to get an understanding of what is happening, we see that Jesus is conversing with a Samaritan […]
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Devotion: Psalm 34:1
Psalm 34:1 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. To extol means to praise enthusiastically. In the Bible we see extolling used to lift up, to […]
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Devotion: Hebrews 2:12
Hebrews 2:12 He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.” This verse is a direct quote of Psalm 22:22. The Psalm is often […]