Category Archives: Devotions

Return to Sender

Wasn’t it delightful to give gifts this holiday season? Were they received with a smile, a twinkle in the eye, excited giggles, and/or joyful gratitude? Or, was a gift handed back to you? Did anyone absolutely refuse to receive the … Continue reading →

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Hark!

“Hark, the herald angels sing …”Hark? Listen carefully, pay attention, focus, hear and consider. Listen up, shepherds:  Your Messiah was born today in Bethlehem. You will find Him wrapped in cloths in a manger. (Luke 2:11-12) Listen, Mary:  You have … Continue reading →

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Prepare Him Room

Joy to the worldThe Lord has comeLet earth receive her KingLet every heart prepare Him room … Let’s pause right there and focus on that last line from the Christmas carol Joy to the World. I do ‘prepare a room’ … Continue reading →

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Reader, Did You Know?

One of my favorite Christmas songs is “Mary, Did You Know?” I’ve changed the words to speak directly to us and added Scripture references for your own personal study. “Mary, Did You Know?” ~ Lyrics by Buddy Greene and Mark … Continue reading →

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Manna Mañana

Join me for a moment in imagining God’s ‘To Do List’ in about 1446 B.C. when He heard Israel crying out to Him from Egypt: Call Moses to lead Israel. Send 10 plagues to show Pharaoh I am God. Free … Continue reading →

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Beyond Belief

I believe in wearing deodorant, a seatbelt, and my wedding band. I feel these items benefit me and, in some cases, those around me. But, in these instances, if I don’t actually DO these things, my belief is irrelevant. Many … Continue reading →

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Fighting Back

Ugh! My mind was awhirl. I awoke way to early, hit with a reminder of one of the previous day’s failures, something I should not have said, or should have said or done differently, followed by a full-blown attack with … Continue reading →

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Neighborly

When driving through my neighborhood this last month, I couldn’t help but notice the political signs dotting many front yards. (The same is probably true of your area.) While we do have the opportunity to vote in America, we do … Continue reading →

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Spur On

This verse from Hebrews came to mind this week: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (10:24). I decided to query my horse-loving, horse-owner/rider friend about the role of spurs. She … Continue reading →

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Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock

What time is it anyway? It is always time for something! Time to get up or go to bed. Time to go to work, school, or church. Time to begin a project or end a vacation. Time to plant or … Continue reading →

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