Category Archives: Encouragement

This Is My Blood

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Arrow

After last week’s devotion, “This Is My Body,” I had to follow up with the communion remembrance “This Is My Blood.” The symbolism may sound gory, but the grape juice or wine we take during the Lord’s Supper represents the … Continue reading →

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This Is My Body

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Arrow

We all have a body. You have one. I have a different one. We probably don’t even remember a time when we didn’t have a body. But we do understand that to currently live on earth, we need a body. … Continue reading →

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‘Noble’ Times Three

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Arrow

Need an easy-to-learn memory verse? One that rolls right off the tongue? Try Isaiah 32:8. For me, the rhyme, rhythm, and repetition slip easily into a tune or chant. Try it a few times: “But the noble man makes noble … Continue reading →

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Where Is God Anyway?

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Arrow

When kids ask where God is, it can be difficult to explain. As humans, we are limited to being in one place at a time. So, when I tell children that God is in heaven and also say that He … Continue reading →

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Be a Shelter

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Arrow

Years ago, my husband and I became foster parents. We strived to meet the needs of a young child, providing a safe home and loving environment. We put together a kid-friendly bedroom and gathered clothes, toys, and school supplies. We … Continue reading →

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A Humble Tool

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Arrow

Hmm. What kind of people does God use? Sometimes we become duped into believing that He only uses the “perfect” ones, the ones that have their act all together, or have flawless families. Hello! Those people don’t exist! Note that … Continue reading →

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Grab It and Hide It

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Arrow

I was talking with a friend and in the conversation, she referred to the pastor’s recent sermon. Silently panicking, I drew a blank, trying hard to remember the message I just heard that week. Luckily, she dropped a few clues that jogged … Continue reading →

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Stormy Conditions

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Arrow

There is nothing like being in a boat on a desert lake when a summer monsoon rolls in. Blue, clear skies gradually become dotted with clouds which skiers focused on riding the wake ignore until dark clouds and strong winds … Continue reading →

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Forward Grace

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Arrow

My guess is that on a regular basis, you either receive a forwarded message or forward one. If you’re like me, you try not to forward too many, no matter how incredulous, because you don’t want to be that (annoying) … Continue reading →

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Worry Not

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Arrow

I love songbirds. Finches and mockingbirds serenade our neighborhood with delightful melodies. (I try to ignore the annoying squawks of grackles!) As I listen to their different refrains, I note that birds seem to go about their day without a … Continue reading →

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