Later, the king ordered Ashpenaz, his chief officer, to select a certain number of youths from royal or noble families of the Israelites who would be suitable for service in the king’s palace. They were to be handsome young men without defect, well-versed in every branch of wisdom. They were to be intelligent, discerning, and qualified for royal service. Ashpenaz was instructed to teach them the culture, the literature, and the language of the Babylonians.
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3 Days
Courage, faith and determination are qualities most of us want to grow in, but how can we do that? With this 3-day devotional by Tammy Hotsenpiller, you’ll learn about three giants of the faith who excelled in these areas as the Holy Spirit led them to stand up for God during their day and age.
4 Days
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You may be facing some fierce temptations today. But whatever the world threatens to do to you, remember the character of the God who knows your heart and stands by your side.
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