Category Archives: Daily Devotions

Devotions are written primarily for my small group. Others are welcome to browse.

Exodus 16:1 – 17:7

God is gracious with us when we complain.  I sometimes think that he pushes us into situations where we must complain.  However, the complaint can only effectively be directed at the one who can change things.  Ultimately any complaint must … Continue reading

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Exodus 15:22 – 27

God tests by laying down a conditional clause:  If you … then I …  We have the luxury of looking back through history.  We know that these deals that God offers his people are rarely kept by them.  God so … Continue reading

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Exodus 15:1 – 21

The drivel we sing sometimes is embarrassing.  The music may be uplifting, but the words Christians sing are void of content; the mind has gone; the excitement is no deeper than a pop concert.  Frequently the focus is on the singer.  … Continue reading

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Exodus 13:17 – 14:31

What kind of God leads his people into a cul-de-sac?  Why must God slaughter people to show who he is?  These and other questions arise when we read Exodus.  The answer to the first is that he is setting a … Continue reading

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Exodus 11:1 – 13:16

Do you have traditions to help you remember God? Christmas is a good time to set them up.
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Exodus 7:8 – 25

The signs and wonders begin.  God shows his strength, but Pharaoh’s sorcerers are able to copy what God has done.  As Pharaoh’s heart is hardened it is not without reason.  Why should the Pharaoh give up such a bountiful supply of free … Continue reading

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Exodus 6:1 – 7:7

Moses became God to Pharaoh.  You are God to your family, friends and neighbours.  I forget that when people look to understand who God is, what they get to see id me.  I have access to God.  I am made in … Continue reading

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Exodus 5: 1-23

Ever act on God’s will just to have it all go wrong?
How could Christians present a united front on poverty, the environment, same-sex-marriage, pollution, abortion and education? Continue reading

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Exodus 4:18 – 31

How is God’s killing Pharaoh’s firstborn just payment for Egypt’s actions? Continue reading

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Exodus 3:1 – 4:17

What deficiencies do you us as excuses? Continue reading

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