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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John 21:1-7
Let’s Go Fishin’
Did you go fishing when you were young? I remember the thrill of catching a fish and reeling it in. I was so proud. Sometimes, I didn’t catch a single fish and felt disappointed.…
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John 3:1-16
Believe
Can you name someone you would like to meet in person? What would it be like to have coffee or lunch with them? Would you ask questions or sit quietly and listen to the…
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Nehemiah 9:5b-6
Praise His Mighty Power
My very first airplane flight was in October 1979. I was 21 years old. The trip began in Philadelphia, PA, and flew to Pittsburgh, PA; Los Angeles, CA; Honolulu, Hawaii; Guam; and finally, I…
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John 8:3-11
Front Row Seat
Have you ever had the privilege of sitting in the front row at a concert or sporting event? These are expensive seats because you are close to the action. The musicians or players are…
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John 9:6-7
Go Wash
My older cousin, Linda, was born blind. When we visited her family, I loved sitting in her bedroom and looking at her Braille Bible. As a young girl, I watched her fingers gently glide…
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Psalm 143
Lessons from the Flowers
When I visit Israel, the flowers always capture my attention. They thrive in dry soil, gravel, and rocks. The flowers bloom and burst forth to share their beauty with the world around them. I…
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Hebrews 12:1-2
Run the Race
When I lived in Chicago, some friends and I started running races together. We began with 5K races and worked our way up to half marathons. It was exhilarating to run and complete numerous…
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Luke 12:6-7
Of More Value
Last summer, while visiting Masada National Park in southern Israel, I captured this photo of five sparrows perched on the ancient wall. Different types of birds fly around the ruins at Masada, and I…
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Micah 4:5
A Daily Walk
In the early years of our marriage, one of our Bible professors shared some wise advice with us. Take a walk together in the evening and pray. Walks provide a valuable opportunity to connect…
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John 10:1-15
Hear My Voice
One night, my father came home carrying a big box. He announced, “I have a surprise for you!” He put the box on the kitchen floor, and we gathered around to look inside. There…
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