Surviving and Thriving in a Dark Hour (Psalm 3; Psalm 4)

Surviving and Thriving in a Dark Hour (Psalm 3; Psalm 4)

by | Sep 23, 2023 | 2 Samuel, Children, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Family, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Israel, Leadership, Old Testament, Psalms, Psalms, Trials and Temptations, Trust

Scripture reading – Psalm 3; Psalm 4 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, or French.   Today’s Scripture reading is Psalm 3 and Psalm 4; however, this devotional will focus on spiritual...
When A Leader Fails (2 Samuel 14; 2 Samuel 15)

When A Leader Fails (2 Samuel 14; 2 Samuel 15)

by | Sep 22, 2023 | 2 Samuel, Anger, Children, Daily Devotionals, Depression, Devotional, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Leadership, Old Testament, Politics, Pride, Sin, Trials and Temptations

Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 14-15 Click on this link to translate today’s Bible study into German, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, French or Spanish.   Because today’s Scripture reading entails two long chapters, I will limit the devotional to an...
“Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely.” (Psalm 51)

“Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely.” (Psalm 51)

by | Sep 19, 2023 | America, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Depression, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Israel, Leadership, Ministry, Morality, Old Testament, Prayer, Psalms, Psalms, Sin, Trials and Temptations

Scripture reading – Psalm 51 Click on this link to translate today’s Bible study to Arabic, Chinese, Russian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French.  Our chronological reading of the Scriptures continues today with Psalm 51. In the psalm’s title,...
Pray for Your Nation and All in Authority (Psalm 20)

Pray for Your Nation and All in Authority (Psalm 20)

by | Sep 13, 2023 | America, Church, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Leadership, Old Testament, Politics, Prayer, Psalms, Psalms, Trust

Scripture reading – Psalm 20 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, or Portuguese.  Some have described Psalm 20 as a “National Anthem” for Israel, but surely it should be the prayer of all who...
“A Right Motive, and a Wrong Method Invite God’s Judgment” (Psalm 132; 2 Samuel 6)

“A Right Motive, and a Wrong Method Invite God’s Judgment” (Psalm 132; 2 Samuel 6)

by | Sep 2, 2023 | 2 Samuel, Anger, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Death, Depression, Devotional, Fear, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Law, Leadership, Ministry, Old Testament, Sin

Scripture reading – Psalm 132; 2 Samuel 6 Click on this link to translate today’s Bible study into Russian, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, or Arabic.  Our chronological study of the Scriptures continues in the Book of Psalms (Psalm 132), and...
Guiding Principles for Life and Friendships (Psalm 101; Psalm 105)

Guiding Principles for Life and Friendships (Psalm 101; Psalm 105)

by | Sep 1, 2023 | Attitude, Church, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Law, Leadership, Old Testament, Psalms, Psalms

Scripture reading – Psalm 101; Psalm 105 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, French, Arabis, or Chinese. Singing and thanksgiving remain our theme as we continue our Scripture reading in the Book of Psalms....