Category: Devotions
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Starting My Garden With a Little Faith -Romans 12:3
I got a late start on my garden this year. You might say five years late. That’s about how long it’s been since I gave up working hard because of my back. But now, something new is happening. After years of trying different therapies and medications, I found some hope. The tubers I ordered from…
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When the Holiday Season is Hard – Proverbs 3:5-8
The transition from fall to winter is a gloomy time for some. In addition to the pressure of navigating the holidays, seasonal weather patterns also can make life challenging, especially for those who miss the sunshine. For me, gray, overcast days don’t have a negative effect. I’ve loved clouds since I was a little girl,…
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Christmas – What Charlie Brown and Linus Got Right – Luke 2:8-14
In the classic TV special, A Charlie Brown’s Christmas, Linus responds to Charlie’s display of holiday stress by reciting from the book of Luke. This year the same verses hit home for me, too. (Thank you, Linus!) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by…
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The Message That Wasn’t From God – Lamentations 3:22-23
My heart was warmed when I read the Verse of the Day in my inbox, a personal message from God. At least, that’s what I thought it was. “All the saints greet you.” 2 Corinthians 13:13 ESV How sweet that God arranged that particular scripture to come to my inbox the day after my birthday.…
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How to Know When it’s Time to Panic – Mark 4:37-40
Being a new parent was often stressful and confusing. I didn’t know how to juggle decisions about my infant’s care, like when to hold him and when to let him fall asleep on his own. And where should I draw the line for my older children—between intervening in their disagreements and letting them manage without…
