http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions devotions Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:32:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1. What the Bible is - according to Psalm 119.     A. Water for cleansing (v. 9)     B. Wealth and treasure (vv. 14, 72, 127, 162)     C. A companion and friend (v. 24)     D. A Song to sing (v. 54)     E. Honey (v. 103)     F. A lamp (vv. 105, 130)     G. ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=455 Suggested Readings To Read Through The Bible In A Year Wednesday September 8, 2010    Job 7-9 and Psalm 119:49-56 Thursday     September 9, 2010    Job 10-12 & Psalm 119:57-64 Friday         September 10, 2010   Job 13-15 & Psalm 119:65-72 Saturday     September 11, 2010   Job 16-18 & Psalm 119:73-80 Sunday       September 12, 2010   Job 19-21 & Psalm 119:81-88 Monday     ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=454 I know a man who loved wearing braces on his teeth so much in his teens that he did it again in his 30's. When he wore them as a kid his very crooked teeth were made straight. However, after the braces were taken off he was given a retainer ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=453 1 Tim. 6:11-12 KJV But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. [12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. I quote the King ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=452    I read a story that may or may not be true - but it seems kind of fitting in light of what we read in Nehemiah 9 and 10 this morning. The story goes . . .In a certain church, there was a man who always ended his prayers ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=451 Life is full of challenges – even when you are in the center of God’s will for your life. Nehemiah’s story is witness to that fact. It was by God’s design that he was in the Persian capital at this point in history. It was God’s plan for Nehemiah to ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=450 Psalm 108:1 A song. A psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. So begins David’s prayer for deliverance from the oppression of the enemies of Israel. This song is a great model of how to face our problems. David starts out ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=449 In the latter part of the 17th century, German preacher August H. Francke founded an orphanage to care for the homeless children of Halle. One day when Francke desperately needed funds to carry on his work, a destitute Christian widow came to his door begging for a ducat--a gold coin. ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=448 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. That is the verse that came to my mind this morning as I read the story of Manasseh ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=447 When I was much younger one of the songs that we sang in church quite often was Count Your Blessings. The admonition of the song was that one of the best ways to navigate through difficult times is take the time to focus on all the good things that God ... http://faithfamilycc.org/devotions/?p=446