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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Matthew 11:28-29
The Invitation
When we receive an invitation in the mail, it may include phrases like “Join us,” “Celebrate with us,” or “Let’s Gather Together.” Some invitations are handwritten, while others are extravagant and beautiful. Regardless of…
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1 Corinthians 15:58
Stand Firm
When hiking a mountainside, you will encounter many boulders. Some are easy to walk around, while others require agility to climb over and continue the steady incline. On challenging hikes, it's a welcome relief…
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Isaiah 1:18
White As Snow
“Open the window shade; it snowed last night!" my mom exclaimed. The tall pine trees outside my bedroom window were heavy with white fluff. After breakfast, I bundled up and went outside for a…
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Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 (see also Matthew 8:23-27 and Luke 8:22-25)
Lord of the Storm
One of our favorite spots in Israel is the Sea of Galilee. As Matthew 11:20 notes, “Jesus performed most of His miracles” in this area. You can stand almost anywhere around this famous body…
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Colossians 2:2-3
Hidden Treasures
Treasure maps, treasure hunts, treasure chests—the allure of looking for clues, solving mysteries, and finding hidden treasures invites us to explore. Secret codes and unknown discoveries seem intriguing, and we are excited about the…
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Luke 2:15b-18
The Lamb of God
Shepherds and sheep are familiar sights for the people of Israel. Even today, Bedouin shepherds can be seen tending their flocks on the hillsides surrounding Bethlehem and Jerusalem, showcasing a traditional way of life…
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Luke 2:4-7
Make Room
This closet is such a mess… There's no room in here for anything else! Look at this refrigerator… We don’t have any space for the Christmas turkey! Oh my! The car trunk is already…
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Great Joy
The children’s Christmas pageant is one of my favorite aspects of the holiday season. I’m always amazed by the creativity of ministry directors as they present the Christmas story each year. Jesus, God’s beloved…
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Matthew 12:18-21
Hope of the World
My mother loves candles, and as a child, I enjoyed candlelight in our home. The soft glow of a candle inspires me to pause and reflect on the virtues of hope, peace, and joy.…
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Psalm 150
The Priority of Praise
The sun was rising as I started my morning walk. I looked over at a small tree, and the branches were filled with countless sparrows. Their feathers were puffed out to provide warmth in…
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