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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Genesis 9:16
He Remembers!
Can you think of a time when you forgot something important? One time I forgot to pick up our son from kindergarten. When I realized my oversight, I panicked and immediately drove to the…
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Deuteronomy 8:2
The Wilderness Way
Our next neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Stuckless, did not like my two brothers and me walking across their front yard. This was a shortcut for us to get to Jill’s house. Mr. Stuckless would…
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Proverbs 6:6
Consider the Ant
Have you ever paused to observe a colony of ants at work? Ant hills have always caught my attention. It’s captivating to sit on the ground, close to a mound, and observe their somewhat…
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Psalm 107:1-2
Tell Your Story
The young children begged their grandfather to tell them a story. Even the adults in the room wondered which tale he might share from his younger years. Grandfather’s stories were always full of adventure,…
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Matthew 27:50-55
From a Distance
When I was a young girl, I would hike up Paine's Hill on Good Friday, just before noon. I would sit down on a rock ledge and enjoy the view. The scene spread out…
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Zechariah 9:9
A Donkey’s Colt
Driving along country roads far away from stop signs and red lights has always been enjoyable for our family. We lived in Texas for over 15 years, and on these outings, I would watch…
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1 Peter 3:10-12
Our Vigilant God
Oh, be careful, little eyes, what you see. Oh, be careful, little eyes, what you see. There’s a Father up above who is looking down in love. Oh, be careful, little eyes, what you…
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Psalm 37:18
Three Words
This quote from author Timothy Keller is intriguing. “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and…
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Psalm 95:6-7
On My Knees
I was on my knees beside the bed in my dorm room. “Lord, please guide me. I can’t make this major decision on my own. Make it very clear.” I stayed on my knees,…
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Psalm 39:12
Tribute: The Traveler
Several decades ago, my father drove long-haul tractor-trailer trucks across the United States. My mother occasionally traveled with him. They enjoyed visiting many states together and met people along the way. His cargo varied,…
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