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Chapter 11: Job and His Friends (Companions in Grief)
How do we respond when our friends challenge us on spiritual matters? Do we insist that our own views of God and why He acts must be the right ones, or do we have a heart open enough to listen for the ways God may speak to us through our friends? Job also put faith at the core of these relationships by interceding for his friends.
— Feb 22, 2026 05:12AM
How do we respond when our friends challenge us on spiritual matters? Do we insist that our own views of God and why He acts must be the right ones, or do we have a heart open enough to listen for the ways God may speak to us through our friends? Job also put faith at the core of these relationships by interceding for his friends.
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Chapter 13: God's Unconditional Love For Us: The Book of Hosea
Imagine having the strength not only to forgive your betrayer, but also to embrace them with love and kindness after their duplicity has been exposed. That's what our Heavenly Father does for us day after day, minute after minute, second after second--no matter how many times our faithless hearts wander from Him.
— Feb 24, 2026 09:33AM
Imagine having the strength not only to forgive your betrayer, but also to embrace them with love and kindness after their duplicity has been exposed. That's what our Heavenly Father does for us day after day, minute after minute, second after second--no matter how many times our faithless hearts wander from Him.
Darla
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Chapter 12: Jesus and John: Friends for Eternity
John was present with Jesus, as part of this core group [The Inner Circle], at three crucial events: the raising of Jairus's daughter, the Transfiguration, and the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. John was there to witness the highest highs and the lowest lows.
— Feb 23, 2026 02:36PM
John was present with Jesus, as part of this core group [The Inner Circle], at three crucial events: the raising of Jairus's daughter, the Transfiguration, and the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. John was there to witness the highest highs and the lowest lows.
Darla
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Chapter 10: The Friendships of Paul (Companions for the Journey)
Most of all, Paul teaches us that the true friendships--like the deepest love--is one that finds its beginning, end, and purpose in Jesus, no matter how far from home we wander or what journeys God calls us to undertake.
— Feb 21, 2026 09:11AM
Most of all, Paul teaches us that the true friendships--like the deepest love--is one that finds its beginning, end, and purpose in Jesus, no matter how far from home we wander or what journeys God calls us to undertake.
Darla
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Chapter 9: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Friendship in the Fire)
God is with us, even in Babylon. He can use us here to bring grace to the world around us. He can change the hearts of pagan kings. He can walk with us into the furnace. He can and does bless us with a community of believers. And one day He will take us home to our heavenly Promised Land.
— Feb 20, 2026 05:37AM
God is with us, even in Babylon. He can use us here to bring grace to the world around us. He can change the hearts of pagan kings. He can walk with us into the furnace. He can and does bless us with a community of believers. And one day He will take us home to our heavenly Promised Land.
Darla
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Chapter 8: David and Jonathan (Brothers in Arms)
In giving us the example of David and Jonathan, the Bible calls us to honor the love of friendship. The Bible beckons us to recognize the wonder, the miracle that is true, covenanted friendship-love.
— Feb 19, 2026 05:28AM
In giving us the example of David and Jonathan, the Bible calls us to honor the love of friendship. The Bible beckons us to recognize the wonder, the miracle that is true, covenanted friendship-love.
Darla
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Chapter 7: David and Abigail (The Rebel and the Peacemaker)
We know that the Lord can take what the enemy intends for evil and turn it to good (Genesis 50:20). He certainly did that for Abigail. Her righeous and compassionate action impacted the course of David's life--which is to say, she changed the course of Israel's history, and ours.
— Feb 18, 2026 05:01AM
We know that the Lord can take what the enemy intends for evil and turn it to good (Genesis 50:20). He certainly did that for Abigail. Her righeous and compassionate action impacted the course of David's life--which is to say, she changed the course of Israel's history, and ours.
Darla
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Chapter 5: Ruth and Boaz (Second Chances)
Boaz as a redeemer modeled what Christ would do for those outsiders. He stepped in to pay the price for each of us, when we were poor and in need. . . Christ meets us with kindness and compassion, not chiding or turning us away for coming to Him. Like Boaz, Christ wraps His acceptance around us and gives us life anew--one full of second chances.
— Feb 17, 2026 05:42AM
Boaz as a redeemer modeled what Christ would do for those outsiders. He stepped in to pay the price for each of us, when we were poor and in need. . . Christ meets us with kindness and compassion, not chiding or turning us away for coming to Him. Like Boaz, Christ wraps His acceptance around us and gives us life anew--one full of second chances.
Darla
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Chapter 5: Esther and Xerxes (Marriage to a Monarch)
Bottom line: our relationship--or spouse--doesn't have to be perfect in order for God to work through it. Esther and Xerxes' relationship is probably one we can't relate to at all! But what a beautiful picture it paints of what God can do when we are humble and surrender to His will, even in the midst of unusual circumstances.
— Feb 16, 2026 05:29AM
Bottom line: our relationship--or spouse--doesn't have to be perfect in order for God to work through it. Esther and Xerxes' relationship is probably one we can't relate to at all! But what a beautiful picture it paints of what God can do when we are humble and surrender to His will, even in the midst of unusual circumstances.
Darla
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Chapter 4: Joseph and Mary (A Bond of Trust)
Loving God, please remind us of the beautiful lessons we see in the marriage of Mary and Joseph. For those of us who are married, or hope to be, help us in the midst of all our challenges to find our way to an "us." Show us how to die to self and operate as a team committed to caring for and esteeming each other. . .
— Feb 15, 2026 05:45AM
Loving God, please remind us of the beautiful lessons we see in the marriage of Mary and Joseph. For those of us who are married, or hope to be, help us in the midst of all our challenges to find our way to an "us." Show us how to die to self and operate as a team committed to caring for and esteeming each other. . .
Darla
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Chapter 3: Adam and Eve (The Original Love Story)
Adam and Eve fell short of their potential, but their impact did not end with the Fall. We should view it not only as the story of original sin, but also as the birthplace of original love. One thing's for sure: The story of Adam and Eve is not done teaching us yet.
— Feb 14, 2026 05:46AM
Adam and Eve fell short of their potential, but their impact did not end with the Fall. We should view it not only as the story of original sin, but also as the birthplace of original love. One thing's for sure: The story of Adam and Eve is not done teaching us yet.
