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God’s Great Power
Today’s devotional took place at Calvary Church (I had to edit out the reference). I love the idea of the church as a staging center where people receive a fresh reminder of the Spirit’s power at work in and through them each Sunday – not to keep it to themselves
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Never Been This Way Before
On the journey of motherhood that often feels like navigating new and uncertain paths, I’ve found encouragement in the Old Testament account of the Israelites
Loving Others With God’s Love
Inspired by the words of Deuteronomy 10:19 to “love those who are foreigners,” the people of Le Chambon, France saved the lives of thousands of
I Am Thirsty
For two years, our son has been part of a Filter of Hope team to provide water filters to families in rural communities to ensure
When God Speaks
I’m still learning to listen to God’s voice and imagine that I will always feel like a beginner in prayer (since Thomas Merton felt the
God-Given Skills and Talents
In the article that inspired today’s devotional, Mohr was quoted as describing himself as “just a piano tuner who loves the Lord.” But he was
Not Irrelevant in God’s Eyes
Brock Purdy was “Mr. Irrelevant” in 2022, a nickname given to the last player selected in the NFL draft. One scout for a team that
Let My People Go
The beauty of art is that it can move us to consider even a familiar story in a new way. The painting, Let My People
Welcome Baby Jesus!
For weeks and months, your family (especially if you have little ones) have been anticipating Christmas morning. On the very first Christmas morning the wait
Entering Into the Christmas Story
Whether you love decorating for the holidays or prefer admiring others’ creativity, all the beautiful Christmas displays can be an invitation to consider that Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas
At our church’s annual party for new international families to our community, I heard a beautiful Middle Eastern Christmas carol, Laylat Al-Milad, that offered a
Pardoned by God
Happy Thanksgiving! One of the more unusual Thanksgiving traditions (other than marshmallows on sweet potatoes – yum!) is the annual pardoning of one or two
Courage from the Shepherd
Psalm 23 is a beloved psalm because it gives us needed encouragement every time we read it. Today’s devotional about a game-winning field goal kick
Jesus the Branch
Walking into the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ, I was immediately captivated by the large cross filling the front of the chapel.
Blessing of Everyday Rhythms
The Blessing of Everyday Rhythms post explores an important lesson I’ve learned from making breakfast. “Just as there are routines that help make something small,
Ain’t No Grave
Johnny Cash’s version of the Gospel hymn “Ain’t No Grave” served as Cash’s declaration that the grave was not his final destination. The song inspired
Heaven is Singing
Hallelujah is a declaration of praise to God recognizable in most languages. Hearing it in a beautiful Spanish song was the inspiration for today’s devotional
Belonging
Belonging and connection are hardwired into every human soul because we are created for community. The recent discovery of an extensive genealogical family tree sparked
Heavenly Abundance
Have you ever been overwhelmed by abundance? Today’s devotional recounts how an unexpected abundance of bananas helped me consider other areas of blessing in my