Category Archives: Devotions

Nothing New

Have you noticed how clothing trends and even styles of glasses seem to get recycled? What was cool decades ago, then totally out of style and laughable, somehow squeezes its way back to the forefront? An author of proverbs wrote, … Continue reading →

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Meaningless Offerings

It is a bit difficult to grasp the idea of a meaningless gift. The best I can come up with is perhaps an engagement ring from someone who is not willing to commit to a relationship. Israel’s first king, Saul, … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Food

Favorite foods, fast foods, healthy foods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Getting hungry? I’m salivating already! We all know that the foods we put in our bodies affect many things. Our brain, mood, mental health, and physical well-being are all … Continue reading →

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A Testing Challenge

The goal is always to pass a test, whether it’s a spelling test, blood test, or a challenge in the area of spiritual growth. Let’s consider what test God may be giving us right now. Will we give up right … Continue reading →

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Walking with the Lord

My eleven-month-old grandson is on the verge of walking. In fact, by the time this blog is posted, he’ll probably have the run of the house, literally! But until he’s mastered the skill, I’m sure he’ll have plenty of bumps … Continue reading →

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Brain in Training

There are many areas in which we receive training. Jobs, leadership, sales, skills, weight or strength training in sports, and many more. Training methods include simulators, on-the-job, and instructor-led. While studying elementary education, my training experience included assignments as a … Continue reading →

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The Battle is the Lord’s

There seem to be many worship songs recently that mention that our battles belong to the Lord, but the message really rang out when I came across a story in 2 Chronicles 20. Hang on to your helmets as I … Continue reading →

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Take Words with You

As an author of devotions and children’s picture books, words are important to me. So, as I was reading in the minor prophets recently, this verse captured my attention and curiosity. “Take words with you and return to the LORD” … Continue reading →

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Word for the Year

This is a first for me, a word for the year, something to contemplate and focus on. I asked the Lord about it and this is what came to me . . . with. With? My first thought was the … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Life

Around the world this year, babies will be born and begin a brand new life on earth. For those of us who’ve been around a while, there have been many times we’ve wanted to start anew as well. Paul wrote … Continue reading →

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