Devotional Blog
Embrace Truth
A weekly devotional written to be read slowly, closing with a Head to Heart section that invites you to apply what you’ve read, moving it from your mind to your heart and into your life.
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Psalm 86:11-12
With My Whole Heart, Part One: Teach Me Your Way
Right after I finished college, I taught fifth-grade students. It was a challenging yet fulfilling position. I learned a lot and am thankful for the opportunity to teach. While the teacher’s role is critical,…
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Psalm 96
Sing to the Lord
Singing has always brought me so much joy. I sang in the children’s choir at church, in choral groups in middle and high school, and in various adult choirs. Whether I sing with a…
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1 Corinthians 13:13
Abide in Faith, Hope, and Love
Inside our two wedding bands is the word Abide, followed by faith, hope, and love. These three words anchor our life, marriage, and family. On the good days and the rough days, in times…
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Matthew 7:16-18
Known by Their Fruit
In seventh-grade art class, we learned to draw trees with black ink pens. It was my favorite art class, and I began to look more closely at trees (trunks, branches, and fruit). They are…
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Psalm 85:11-13
Where Heaven Meets the Harvest
Early one spring, I helped my father plant the cornfields on our small farm. One back hillside had very wet soil. He told me he would dedicate that parcel to the Lord and give…
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Zephaniah 3:14-17
Be Glad and Rejoice!
Over the years, we have gathered with friends and family to celebrate birthdays, holidays, the changing seasons, and important milestones. Celebration, joy, and laughter are essential to our health, well-being, and our connection with…
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1 Peter 2:25
Prone to Wander, Sure to Be Found
Steve was neither famous nor wealthy. He loved his family, music, and all things technical. He didn’t hold any important position in government or at work. In fact, he owned his own business and…
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Acts 2:42-47
Break Bread Together
Waiting can be difficult. We mark off each day on the calendar. Sometimes it may feel as if we will never experience the event or receive the gift we are waiting for. We may…
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Psalm 119:9-11
Back to Basics
Growing up, my two younger brothers and I had daily chores. We made our beds each morning, put our dirty clothes in the laundry basket, brushed our teeth, fed the dog, and helped in…
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1 Samuel 25:2-42
Prompt Provisions
Over the years, I've enjoyed learning about the women in the Bible. Their lives and the circumstances they faced offer much to learn from. The stories are rich in practical application and insight for…
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