My Citizenship is New Jerusalem. Where is Your Citizenship? (Psalm 87)

My Citizenship is New Jerusalem. Where is Your Citizenship? (Psalm 87)

by | Aug 7, 2023 | Church, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Old Testament, Prophecy, Psalms, Psalms, Salvation

Scripture reading – Psalm 87 The title of Psalm 87 is “A Psalm or Song for the Sons of Korah.” Who were the “sons of Korah?” They were of the priestly tribe of Levi and descended from the lineage of Kohath, one of three sons of Levi (the others being Gershon and...
David: A Shepherd, Who Will Be King (1 Samuel 16)

David: A Shepherd, Who Will Be King (1 Samuel 16)

by | Jul 3, 2023 | 1 Samuel, Attitude, Children, Daily Devotionals, Depression, Devotional, Faith, Family, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Leadership, Old Testament, Prophecy, Trust

Scripture reading – 1 Samuel 16 Samuel’s Commission to Anoint a New King (1 Samuel 16:1-5) The LORD came to Samuel and asked, “How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel?” (1 Samuel 16:1) Waiting no longer, the LORD...
“To Obey is Better Than Sacrifice.” (1 Samuel 15)

“To Obey is Better Than Sacrifice.” (1 Samuel 15)

by | Jul 3, 2023 | 1 Samuel, Anger, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Depression, Devotional, Faith, Fear, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Law, Leadership, Ministry, Old Testament, Politics, Prophecy, Providence, Sin

Scripture reading – 1 Samuel 15 Continuing our study of the Book of 1 Samuel, we come to two pivotal chapters in the Scriptures. 1 Samuel 15 continued the narrative when the prophet rebuked King Saul’s wicked pretense of worshiping and sacrificing without...
A Nation Haunted by Failures in Leadership (1 Samuel 14)

A Nation Haunted by Failures in Leadership (1 Samuel 14)

by | Jun 30, 2023 | 1 Samuel, America, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Depression, Devotional, Faith, Fear, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Leadership, Old Testament, Politics, Prayer, Pride, Prophecy, Sin

Click on this link to translate today’s devotion into German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Urdu. Scripture reading – 1 Samuel 14 Our last scripture reading in 1 Samuel concluded with the king usurping Samuel’s role as priest and judge in...
Character Flaws in Leaders Breed Insecurity in Their Followers.  (1 Samuel 13) – part 2 of 2 devotions

Character Flaws in Leaders Breed Insecurity in Their Followers.  (1 Samuel 13) – part 2 of 2 devotions

by | Jun 29, 2023 | 1 Samuel, America, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Elderly, Faith, Fear, Fool, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Law, Leadership, Ministry, Old Testament, Politics, Pride, Prophecy, Rebellion, Sin

Click on this link to translate today’s devotion into German, Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Portuguese, and French. Scripture reading – 1 Samuel 12-13 Saul’s Flawed Character (1 Samuel 13:1-5) In the second year of Saul’s reign, he chose to maintain a small...
A Resignation and a Parting Challenge (1 Samuel 12-13) – part 1 of 2 devotionals.

A Resignation and a Parting Challenge (1 Samuel 12-13) – part 1 of 2 devotionals.

by | Jun 29, 2023 | 1 Samuel, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Elderly, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Leadership, Old Testament, Politics, Prophecy

Click on this link to translate this devotion into German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, and Urdu. Scripture reading – 1 Samuel 12-13 1 Samuel 12 The LORD had comforted Samuel and assured him that the people’s demand for a king was not a refusal of him...