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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Philippians 4:12-13
Enough
Backpacking, hiking, and camping—what do those words conjure in your mind? Maybe you think of the glorious outdoors—beautiful scenery, sunshine, trees, and starry skies at night. However, different memories may flood your mind—stormy weather,…
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Psalm 139:23-24
Know My Heart
How can you ensure that you drink enough water each day? First, you determine how much water you should drink each day. Next, you implement practical tips to help you reach your goal. It…
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Isaiah 35:1-7
Satisfy The Thirsty
It was the hot summer of 1980. Our adventurous group rode bicycles across the United States, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. When we reached the flat state of Kansas, daytime temperatures soared…
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1 Samuel 1:9-20
Happy Birthday
Every person has a day on the calendar marked as their “Birth Day.” Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do we celebrate birthdays?” I believe it is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and thank…
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Genesis 12:1-9
Journey On
What do you store on the top shelf of the closet or stash in the corners of your basement? It’s hard to believe how many boxes you can fill when you pack up all…
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John 20:15-16
He Walks with Me
Mrs. Ellenberger was my piano teacher for many years. She taught me to sight-read music and encouraged me to play every song in the hymn book. I would play and sing in the evening,…
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Jeremiah 6:16
At The Crossroads
Have you ever come to a “T” in the road? Which way should I turn—right or left? In July 1981, I came to a BIG “T,” north of the city of Jacksonville, FL. There…
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Ruth 2:5-16
Handfuls on Purpose
Last week, we went to a friend’s house and picked blueberries. The bushes were loaded with blueberries, and when our hands touched a branch, blueberries would fall into our hands. Our friends blessed us…
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John 4:1-30, 39-42
A Drink of Water
We were waiting for our luggage at the Ben Gurion Airport, and a Moody Grad School student came to me and asked where she could get some water. She was very thirsty. I had…
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Psalm 36:7-9
Fountain of Life
Water fountains capture the attention of people around the world. When we lived in Chicago, IL (USA), I loved visiting the Buckingham Fountain in the center of Grant Park and along Lake Michigan. It…
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