Recent Devotions
Motherhood is more than sleepless nights, seemingly endless feedings, and desperation to find a new routine. Motherhood is full of moments of unconditional love. My heart grieves at the thought of a child being torn away from the nurture of their mother. In their vulnerability, who do they turn to for comfort, nourishment, and love? There is no greater honor in my life than to hear my little girl or boy cry, and to be the one who can soothe her tears. It is terrifyingly beautiful to have this weight of responsibility to take care of these tiny humans who…
“For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” Exodus 20:11 God doesn’t just suggest or encourage rest, He commands us to rest (Exodus 20:8–11) and He led by…
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10. Being still is difficult for me because I feel like I’m not accomplishing anything. Being still in the presence of God can feel like a waste…
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“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 One of the greatest examples of this scripture can be found in the story of Joseph. When we look at everything that he went through, we see more unpleasant events than good ones. No doubt, when he was going through them, he did not see them as being good. But God had a plan and a purpose for his life and allowed each event to shape him and make him ready for the…
The four living creatures… do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” Revelation 4:8, NKJV. Right now as you read this devotion there is an angelic host worshiping our Savior saying, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” We may not hear them, but they are continually singing this praise to the King of kings and Lord of Lords. Revelation 4:8 proves that God’s power and authority extend from eternities past to the eternity that is yet to come. God…
“I lie awake; I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop.” (Psalm 102:7, ESV) Today, July 11, is “Cheer Up the Lonely Day.” I’ll admit I had not heard of this observance until I read about it in a magazine. I did a little research, and yes, there is such an unofficial holiday. It’s easy to celebrate—just let someone feel loved and appreciated. We can do this by visiting in person, reaching out by phone (especially to those not living nearby), or just giving a big hug when appropriate. Aloneness and loneliness are not the same. When we are…
“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” John 15:15 What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit O what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer What is a friend? The answer to this question in Google is: “A friend…
