Forty Days in the Wilderness
A 40-day devotional to change your heart for those experiencing homelessness.
Introduction
The Car Wreck. Imagine driving along when you see the car ahead of you swerve off the road. What would you do?
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Table of Contents
Introduction
The Car Wreck by Dave Phillips
Walking in the Wilderness by Greg Wiens
Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness – Does One Cause the Other? Do We Treat Together? by Leigh Huckins
Mental Health and Homelessness by Vicki Redding
Having a heart for those experiencing homelessness by Dave Phillips
Devotions
5 a.m. by Patty Lomax
Day 1 – A glimpse of hope by Patty Lomax
Day 2 – Share the Hope by Steve Eudy
Day 3 – God loves His one-of-a-kind son by Zeca Andrews
Day 4 – Mic Drop Moment by Tom Haren
Day 5 – Outside looking in by Phil Morse
Day 6 – God wastes nothing by Hannah Vernon
Day 7 – Spiritual blindness by Eddie Capps
Day 8 – The Priority of Worship by Greg Dixon
Day 9 – Be Kind by Lisa Jones
Day 10 – We’re all homeless by Phil Randall
Day 11 – Jehovah Jireh (Provider) by Kiana Geer
Day 12 – God’s Goodness by David Kimbrell
Day 13 – Just as I am by Kurt Stutler
Day 14 – You can belong! by Vicki Dixon
Day 15 – This ain’t that difficult! Just do what he tells you to do! by Steve Newton
Day 16 – The Promise of Salvation by Billie Jo Athey
Day 17 – Homelessness is not just not being without a home by Freddy Chamblee
Day 18 – Lay Your Burdens at the Feet of Jesus by Marlando Campbell
Day 19 – Don’t Miss the Mark by Brenda Walker
Day 20 – Love the journey NOW by Brannon Massey
Day 21 – God Strong by Shayna Howard
Day 22 – The Heart of Jesus by Nathanael Owen
Day 23 – Perfect Harmony by Austin Carty
Day 24 – Value Everyone by Michelle Gregory
Daily Heart Check by Stephanie Yelder
Day 25 – You are loved by the King of kings by Arthur Turner
Day 26 – Strength and resilience by Shea Abramo
Reflections on Psalm 72 by Graeme Moon
Day 27 – Trusting God in the Unknown by Ellisa Allen
Day 28 – From Survival to Sanctification by Travis Rochester
Day 29 – God’s Sovereign Care by Dalton Fowler
Day 30 – We Are Not Forgotten by Scott Williams
Day 31 – Loving my neighbor by Zoe Hale
Day 32 – What if trials in this life were mercies in disguise? by Don Thurber
Day 33 – Divine Guidance and Presence by Angel Williams
Day 34 – God Meant it for Good by Nate Knox
Day 35 – Be Obedient to His Word by Susan Wilson
Day 36 – Remember what really matters by Chip Reaves
All I know is… by Teresa Bauer
Day 37 – Helping the Poor: My Religion by Dave Phillips
Day 38 – You are the treasure by Teresa Bauer
Day 39 – Jesus is our Good Shepherd by Kline Matthews
Day 40 – Jesus in the Midst of Suffering by Major Joseph Irvin
Appendices
Appendix A – Wilderness through the Lives of Historical Christians by Greg Wiens
Appendix B – Substance Use Disorder Definition by Leigh Huckins
Appendix C – Harm Reduction by Leigh Huckins
Appendix D – A Brief Summary of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) by Leigh Huckins
Appendix E – A Few Community Resources by Dave Phillips
Appendix F – Alphabetical List of Authors by Dave Phillips
Appendix G – Devotions by Scripture Reference by Dave Phillips
Afterword
Afterword by Dave Phillips