Daybreak Devotionals

Interruptions are God's Opportunities

Pam Kumpe — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:07:28 GMT

Are you too busy for others? Jarius, interrupted Jesus to save his little girl. Jesus took time for people, he touched them with his love and in this case, brought a little girl back to life. She will never forget the day Jesus put breath back into her body... Let God meet up with you, he's never too busy!

Woman Touches Jesus' Garment

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:44:00 GMT

How hard do you seek God? Would you push through a crowd to touch his garment? Maybe you have prayed for years for an answer to a prayer, only for it not to come -- at least in the way you think. When the woman who touched Jesus' garment pushed her way to him, she had heard the news she was getting worse. And she was not giving up - she found Jesus!

Mother In Law Touched by God

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:31:17 GMT

Peter's Mother In Law, received healing from Jesus, leaving her fully recovered and she even served Jesus a meal. A touch from Jesus will change your life, and leave you amazed!

Prepare the Way for the Lord - Elizabeth Got it Started

Pam Kumpe — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:33:58 GMT

Another barren woman, who conceives a child in her old age - and when the angel told Elizabeth's husband, yes, he started asking questions. Isn't that like us? We pray for answers -- then we question them...or show disbelief... Remember, nothing is impossible with God and he blessed this family with a son - who prepared the way for the Messiah, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit inside her womb!

Mary, Mother of the Son of God

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:24:10 GMT

Mary had faith to believe the angel's words. She said, "I am the Lord's servant." She discovered that nothing is impossible with God. Even Elizabeth gets a baby in her old age. We too can wrap ourselves in the love of Jesus, seeking him out like the shepherds and wise me did at his birth. Mary found favor with God -- you can too!

A Woman of Noble Character

Pam Kumpe — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:17:08 GMT

She seems too good to be true! Living up to her standards might seem out of reach, but start with small steps -- move ahead with noble and Godly living. The Virtuous woman is someone we should try to emulate... Women of the Bible can teach us...if we'll listen, learn and live by God's standards...

Twelve Words - Curse God and Die!

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:09:31 GMT

Have you ever blurted out something you regretted almost as soon as you said it? Job's wife knows how you feel, she told her husband to curse God and die... She isn't really that bad...she was having a really bad day!

Esther - For Such a Time is This!

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:38:23 GMT

She is a Jewish girl - and she becomes a queen in Persia -- only the king's right-hand man wants to kill Esther's cousin, Mordecai -- She saves her people, prayer and fasting key to saving the Jews in 127 countries... God wants to save you...too

Dinah Raped?

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:51:06 GMT

Dinah was violated by the prince. He saw her and took her, the Bible says -- but her silence is so loud, I can only imagine her pain. Her brothers deceive and become murderers...and their father Jacob is not happy with them at all. As for Dinah - her life will never be the same!

Raised from the Dead?

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:10:43 GMT

The Shunammite woman had the gift of hospitality, but the miracle of Elisha's influence and God's touch -- gave her a son. But one day the boy died! And something happened -- no one held a funeral...see what happened to the child. Women of the Bible can help us find our faith...

Widow of Oil

Pam Kumpe — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:06:13 GMT

Hard times. No food for her family, and now the bill collector was at the door. Elisha, the prophet -- sent her on a jar collecting escapade, she did as he instructed and the oil -- It kept on coming.....she paid off her debts and her small act of faith -- poured faith into her family. And God worked a miracle! And they were free...her boys would not be sold into slavery.

Hannah's Robe of Love for Samuel

Pam Kumpe — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:04:31 GMT

Barren. She was without children, and had to listen to the other wife -- the one who had kids taunt her for being childless. Hannah doesn't strike back -- but instead prays to God -- who answers her with a son Samuel - She keeps her vow and gives him to the Lord - permanently.

No Good Deeds for Jezebel

Pam Kumpe — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:49:31 GMT

Taking the land, the people and whatever she wanted, Jezebel lied, killed and stole to get her way. She prospered at the expense of others - but in the end she and her king husband Ahab - met up with the likes of the dogs, literally. Dogs licked his blood from a chariot, while she got trampled by horses, only for the dogs to eat her body. Not a pretty site - but then again, evil isn't pretty!

Jar of Flour, Jug of Oil

Pam Kumpe — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:14:32 GMT

The widow of Zarephath planned her last meal, gathered up some sticks and thought she and her son would die eating the last bit of flour and oil. The prophet Elijah showed up on the scene, he was hungry and thirsty and God provided plenty for all.... A miracle to say the least...until the widow's son died, then she lost her faith and wondered why....why...why...

Athaliah Seeks Evil Power, Kills her own....

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 03:40:26 GMT

But for the grace of God go I... Jezebel raised a bad daughter...Athaliah, her evil desire for power made her kill her own grandchildren. Whenever we exchange our soul for lusts - like power we will do things we never imagined. Learn from her...we do have a choice. God's choices.

Naomi Faced Struggles...Be Friends with Her

Pam Kumpe — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:10:14 GMT

Sometimes in life, you struggle with your faith and when you are grieving God it’s hard to look up, but God hears your cry. He never leaves or will forsake you. Remember Naomi and think of a good friend, someone you can talk to. Who is that person? Pick up the phone call and right now. It’s time to cherish good friends and to pray with one another. But first, listen to this story...

Happy Endings Take Time

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:41:18 GMT

In Ruth we see how God is very concerned about the welfare of women, and in this case a widow. God provides for his children. We see friendships that last a life time. We see how God accepts anyone who truly seeks Him. Ruth is someone to look up to... (Think of our Savior and of his birth...look to him this Christmas)

Looks Can Be Deceiving

Pam Kumpe — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 04:30:52 GMT

Before you judge her too harshly - keep in mind - that we all find ourselves in places where one choice, one act will change the course of where our lives will go... Sin - gives way to consequences, the end result for Bathsheba does not produce quite a happy ending, but finding God's grace is possible...look for his hand in this front porch view...

Second Wife Gets Mistreated

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 23:03:16 GMT

In this story, Hagar gets driven from the house by Sarah, forgetting whose servant she was, deserting her service. She wanders into the wilderness and an angel of the Lord meets up with her. Don’t’ we often find ourselves in the wilderness, only for the Lord to meet up with us? The angel told Hagar to return to her mistress and submit.

Second Wife Gets Mistreated

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 22:56:42 GMT

Married to a Murderer

Pam Kumpe — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:49:08 GMT

Life unfolds, giving unexpected results to how Cain's wife thought life might come together. Married to a man who killed his own brother, she must have recognized the good that was left...and loved him. Her love is a reminder of how gracious God is with us...when we sin...

Salty Escape

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:50:07 GMT

God wanted to save Lot and his family; but Lot's wife decided to look back on the homeland they were leaving behind. She had received a warning to not look back - her unbelief caused her to be turned into a salt statue. Imagine. What if God turned me into salt everytime I entertained thoughts of unbelief...thank the Lord for his mercies...he allows my life to be peppered with his seasoning of love... Learn from Lot's wife...don't be caught looking back...

Public Mourning

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:52:24 GMT

When her sons did not get the proper burial they deserved, Rizpah's public mourning taught King David a very good lesson -- to do the right thing....

Laughter of Doubt

Pam Kumpe — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:58:28 GMT

Sarah, old and not of the child bearing age like women who lived near her; she laughed a giggle of doubt when she heard she'd give birth to a baby at such an old age. God's promises are just that -- promises. He will keep his word...he will.

Big Sister Saves Brother's Life

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:59:48 GMT

Miriam takes great care to watch over her little brother, Moses. He's tucked inside of a basket so the Egyptians won't kill him, and the princess finds him. Miriam's quick thinking....ends with her own mother getting to take care of Moses to help the princess. What a big sister!

Two Sisters, One Man

Pam Kumpe — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 04:12:08 GMT

A woman loves a man. Her sister gets the man, at least at first and the two sisters share the heart of one guy -- yes, life gets messy real fast for these two siblings. As for the husband, trying to make one wife happy is hard enough, let alone two! Leah & Rachel learn a few things along the way....

Spies in the City

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:39:01 GMT

Rahab lived a questionable life, met up with two spies and hid them on her roof. She protected them in her home from the king's men in Jericho. Securing a place in their camp she helped the men leave as they climbed down the window by way of a sash -- her life changed by this chance encounter. She turned her life over the same God the spies lived for -- you can too.

Deception Dame

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:12:43 GMT

Rebekah, her deception began in her thoughts - affected those around her -- and caused problems for all involved. She passes on this ugly habit to her son, the family breaks apart and she never sees her beloved son again. If only life choices offered second chances -- some do --- this one didn't. Listen and see if you have ever tried to get your way by deceiving others...

Take the Cruise with Noah's Wife

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:58:16 GMT

Get your tickets now, for the cruise of a lifetime. Only so many human seats available, lots of double occupancy for the animals though. Noah's wife -- supported her husband's boat building escapades -- and she ended up taking the first cruise and witnessed the most specatular rainbow ever.. All aboard on the floating zoo -- bring your air freshener -- and your sea legs...

Leading Lady - You Be the Judge

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:16:21 GMT

Deborah's story is much like the story of Jesus, because we see the Israelites going through oppression, and of course, most of the time it’s because of their own actions. And yet, God sends someone, a person to rescue them, much like a deliver, and much like Jesus delivering us from our sins. So here comes the Judge...Here comes the Judge

Wise Women Seek Wisdom

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:34:56 GMT

Gueen of Sheba seeks wisom from King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived. She listened with great interest and learned so much from him. She admired his life, his God and although she may not have loved God the same way as Solomon, I can only hope she told others in her home land about the Lord... And just think...someone may have found God because of her...

No Light in Dark Places

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 21:22:53 GMT

King Saul -- afraid, thinking God did not hear or listen to his pleas...seaches for answers from a witch. Do you look for answers in all the wrong places? If so, try Jesus...he never fails...He is the LIGHT!

Make Haste, Go

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:13:50 GMT

Do you look at other people and want their life? Don't be in too big of a hurry, there's no telling what's going on behind closed doors. Insults. Mean phrases. Abigail was married to a horrible man ...but she, a woman of beauty and intelligence, saved a household...just as 400 men were on their way to kill her family. And she gets the surprise of her life...

Delilah Saps Samson

Pam Kumpe — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:10:53 GMT

Hair. We all have some, well most of us. We tease it, curl it, color it. But no amount of primping can cover up the lack of inner beauty, like we find in this dame - the Philistine who made a little money on his few locks of hair!

Tricky Tamar, Don't Judge Her Too Fast

Pam Kumpe — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:01:24 GMT

We tend to take matters into our hands. Trust God. His answers will save us some heartache and mishaps. Talk things over with a Christian friend, pray and look to God for answers.

In the Beginning...our friend Eve

Pam Kumpe — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:14:04 GMT

Eve listened to the wrong voice, thinking she'd be like God, if she ate from the forbidden tree. Isn't that just like the devil, to mislead and to confuse so we will take ourselves out of fellowship with the Lord. Do not hide from God. He already knows. Run back to him, he's waiting to see you.