Author Archives: Hedy Collver

little gods

1 Samuel 7:3-4 (New Living Translation) Then Samuel said to all the people of Israel, “If you are really serious about wanting to return to the Lord, get rid of your foreign gods and your images of Ashtoreth. Determine to obey … Continue reading

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Not a Morning Person

1 Samuel 3:3-6 (New Living Translation) The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God. Suddenly the Lord called out, “Samuel!” “Yes?” Samuel replied. “What is it?” He got up and ran to … Continue reading

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God’s Not Forgetful

1 Samuel 1:24-28 (The Message) When the child was weaned, Hannah took him to the Tabernacle in Shiloh. They brought along a three-year-old bull for the sacrifice and a basket of flour and some wine. After sacrificing the bull, they brought the boy … Continue reading

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Green with Envy

1 Samuel 1:3-7 (The Message) Every year this man went from his hometown up to Shiloh to worship and offer a sacrifice to God-of-the-Angel-Armies. Eli and his two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, served as the priests of God there. When Elkanah sacrificed, he passed … Continue reading

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Hopelessness Transformed

Ruth 4:14-15 (The Message) The town women said to Naomi, “Blessed be God! He didn’t leave you without family to carry on your life. May this baby grow up to be famous in Israel! He’ll make you young again! He’ll … Continue reading

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Mother-in-Law

Ruth 1:16-18 (New Living Translation) Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever … Continue reading

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Not Just Fine

1 Corinthians 1:3-4 (New Living Translation) All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in our troubles so that we can comfort others. When … Continue reading

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Faith & Science

Psalm 19:1-4 (New Living Translation) The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is … Continue reading

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Prayer for You

1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (The Message) May God our Father himself and our Master Jesus clear the road to you! And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you, just as … Continue reading

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Think About Such Things

Colossians 3:12-15 (New Living Translation) Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the … Continue reading

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