Category Archives: Devotions

Practicing Humility

I was so proud of my homemade peach pie made from our homegrown peaches. Before serving it, I held it high making sure everyone saw the masterpiece I created. Later, I felt that little God-twinge, the Holy Spirit correcting me. … Continue reading

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Where Wisdom Begins

Alright, who wants wisdom? I see those hands! We are all looking for guidance with life situations. Teacher and author, Jen Wilken, describes wisdom as the ability to take the facts we have and make our best decision. The key … Continue reading

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Be Warmed and Cooled by Scripture

I’m not a huge coffee drinker, but on one particularly cold morning, it called to me, “I will warm you up from the inside out.” And it did. The warmth of its heat was almost as good as my electric … Continue reading

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Small Beginnings, Big Difference

A pilot friend of mine shared that once she was flying near a large airport and was surprised when the tower radioed about a problem. Apparently, one of her instruments needed recalibration. There was a 100-foot error in her altitude. … Continue reading

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Leaning into Relationships

Some people thrive on relationships. Others find relationships difficult to manage or challenging to begin and maintain. Today, let’s look at a couple of healthy relationships in the Bible. In the book of 1 Samuel, we find that while Saul … Continue reading

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Moving Forward in Faith

We were babysitting grandsons. As the four-year-old stood on the toybox, Papa encouraged him to jump into his arms. This kiddo wanted to. He would get his toes right to the edge and then … step down to the floor, … Continue reading

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Moving Forward After Failure

Last year, I opened the door to let in cooler air. Apparently, an unwelcome gnat, perhaps with some friends … drifted in. They found my plants in the living room and master bath. You know what happened next. They laid … Continue reading

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Finding Peace in Life’s Storms

The early morning soccer game at the park met spectators and participants with “freezing winds” at least for us desert dwellers. Those who arrived in t-shirts and shorts borrowed blankets, beach towels, and anything with long-sleeves. Even though the afternoon … Continue reading

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Guarding Your Heart Against Evil

We don’t have to look far or listen long to find evil. Whether it’s a news story about someone breaking the law or junk that pops up in ads, evil is all around us. So, what are we to do? … Continue reading

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The Comfort of God’s Hand

Remember the butterflies and pounding heart the first time someone you were interested in held your hand? Or the comfort and support you experienced when a loved one reached for your hand? And we can’t help but smile when we … Continue reading

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