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 18:1-15
Dinner Guests
Many years ago, a group of friends came to our house for a dinner party. Although I helped my mother with the preparations and food, I wasn’t allowed to join the adults at the…
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Psalm 145:6-7
Praise & Proclaim!
When we read the pages of the Bible, we find many stories—the lives of real people: Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Jacob, and Joseph. Moses’ life spans 120 years, divided into three 40-year periods. Throughout…
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Mark 2:1-12
Come to Jesus
Recently, my husband and I went to an event held in a large arena. The lines to get in were long because a big crowd had gathered for the event. People waited patiently, but…
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Mark 5:21-34
The Interruption
Over the past week, I’ve been studying Mark’s gospel, tracing Jesus’ ministry journey. When I reach chapter five, I pause and picture the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee. I imagine the people gathered…
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Matthew 9:9-13 / Mark 2:14-17
The Dinner Guests
Hosting guests for a dinner gathering is one of my favorite activities. We’ve also been invited to dinner parties at friends’ homes. The joy of spending an evening with others—enjoying good food, conversation, and…
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Genesis 12:1-8
Direct My Steps
Years ago, I heard a young couple share their passion for mission work in the Philippines. Dave and Liz believed God had called them to a new place. They left their hometown, family, and…
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1 Kings 17:13-16
Always Enough
A few years ago, my husband and I led a short-term mission trip to Italy. After the trip, we hosted the entire group at our house for an Italian dinner and a debrief meeting.…
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Daniel 3:3-18
Able to Deliver
Some people follow rules, while others find ways to bend them. Have you ever been caught talking in class during the teacher’s lesson? Maybe you were called into the principal’s office for breaking rules…
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Joshua 24:14-15
Choose Today
With Moses's death, God appointed Joshua as Israel’s new leader. The Lord reaffirmed His command for His chosen people to enter the Promised Land. The book of Joshua describes their entry into the land…
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Joshua 9:3-15
Consult the Lord
So often, we wring our hands, worry, and fret. Our thoughts drift aimlessly, and hours of sleep slip away from us. What is our response? Where do we turn? How do we fill those…
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