Recent Devotions
A photograph can stir memory and emotion. Most of us have had the experience of opening a photo album or rummaging through a box of miscellaneous keepsakes, and within moments we feel the emotion of a moment forgotten. Or, we sense the smell of our childhood home, a favorite spice or scent in the air. We are a composite of tens of thousands of memories, each of which, though seemingly forgotten, come to life again in unexpected ways. Parents daily create an atmosphere for their children. There are memories that shape their personalities, their spirituality, and their choices in life.…
As I write this today, I had an entirely different devotion on prayer lined out. But in the last few weeks, I have had a burden to amp up my prayers for all our children; and I have been much more specific in my prayers. Psalm 128:1-4 says, “Blessed is…
I find no place in the Bible where it says we will not be afraid. In fact, God’s Word puts fear as a given. It’s in our human DNA. Fight/flight is our nature’s response to fright. When in fear for his life, David said, “What time I am afraid, I…
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Patience does not come naturally to me. It is a learned behavior. One of my earliest memories as a child is my father quoting Luke 21:19, “Karen, ‘In your patience possess ye your souls.'” The Bible is clear; we must have patience to receive the promise. “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise” (Hebrews 10:36). The Bible is equally clear that trials help me learn patience. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope”…
“God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.” Hebrews 6:18 CEV I know like many others, I am in a season of uncertainty, confusion and a little bit of anxiety. I felt overwhelmed today as the deafening noise from the world bombarded my thoughts, and caused me to doubt for a moment. I knew what I had to do, and where I had…
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. (Psalm 37:7, NKJV) I have an acquaintance who gets a little upset when God doesn’t zap (her word) someone she feels deserves to be . . . well . . . zapped. I suppose she feels God has been too good to someone who (she thinks) is just too sinful. I just smile. Even if someone is really wicked, should I really suggest to God that He send a bolt…
“My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him” (Psalm 62:5, New King James Version). Certain restaurants hold little appeal for me, especially when I’m with friends. It isn’t that the food is bad or the price too expensive, but it’s the noise level. I find it almost impossible to hold a good conversation when surrounded by noise. I’ve found myself suggesting, “Let’s go to XYZ restaurant. It’s quieter there and we can talk.” I value time with my friends, and I find no pleasure in leaning across a table, struggling to hear the person across from…
