Draw close to God with a devotional reading using scripture as a starting point. Includes prayer and questions as a starting point for further reflection.
Holy Week invites us to slow down and walk closely with Jesus during the most sacred days of our faith. From His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the silence of the tomb and the joy of resurrection morning, this week holds deep meaning and lasting hope. Yet in the busyness of everyday life, it can […]
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Prayer is one of the most powerful ways to connect with God, yet it can be easy to neglect. Whether life feels overwhelming, or we simply fall out of the habit, prioritizing prayer is essential for a thriving faith. If you’ve ever struggled in your prayer life, you’re not alone. Here’s how my journey with
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Why It’s time to celebrate! We’ve moved through a time of anticipatory waiting and focusing on Jesus’ birth. We’ve reflected on the meaning of Immanuel- God with us. We concentrated on the aspect of the Light of the World coming to dispel sin and darkness forever. Now it’s time to turn to Scripture to hear
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If you know me, you have heard me rail against the cold weather. To add insult to injury, it is now the season of cold and dark. As of right this minute, we have only nine hours of daylight. I think that’s why I take such delight in Christmas light displays. They completely change my
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The church season of Advent is a season of waiting and eager anticipation. It is a time to focus our thoughts on the joyful occasion of Jesus’ birth. The weeks before Christmas can be a wonderful time of spiritual reflection on His coming. Reflection gives us the opportunity to slow down and remember what the
We just celebrated Father’s Day with my husband. Our children are adults, and we have called a moratorium on gifts. We don’t need more “stuff” and the best gift is to spend time with them. Even a phone call or a video chat with the far-flung children is a great gift. My Dad passed away
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We all have doubts at times. One of my favorite quotes about doubt comes from C.S. Lewis: “We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” We don’t want to doubt God, but they can creep in. Is doubting
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Please bear with me this week as we tackle a topic in a different way. I’d like your help with something that has been on my mind of late- angels in our lives. (More on the “why” later…)
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I recently came across the “fishers of men” statement Jesus made to the disciples. Jesus called Peter and Andrew while they were fishing and said, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19) That statement (and His promise!) holds true for us today. We can’t follow Jesus around as the
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I’m old school. I save all my old calendars, so in case I need to know what week my child went to camp 20 years ago, I could find out. Truly useful information also shows up on my calendar, such as annual physical and dental appointments. Maybe you have other annual events on your calendar;
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