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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1 Kings 19:11-13
A Gentle Whisper
Storms can strike us suddenly, often without warning. The thunder and lightning during a severe rainstorm can be terrifying. The damage and devastation caused by a strong hurricane can be distressing. A rapidly spreading…
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Psalm 63:1-4
Fill My Cup
It was the summer of 1980 when a group of us rode our bicycles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. In Kansas, we pedaled past cornfields with temperatures soaring to 110°F (43°C),…
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Proverbs 6:6
Consider the Ant
This piece was first published last year. 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…
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Matthew 6:27-29
Consider
Do you ever find yourself lost in deep thought, reflection, or contemplation? Perhaps you are guilty of “mental gymnastics” or over-analyzing a particular situation or problem. However, careful evaluation or deeper study of a…
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1 Chronicles 29:10-18
A King’s Prayer
Prayer is a vital component of a believer’s life. Perhaps you have asked, “What is prayer?” The simple answer is spiritual communication between man and God. Billy Graham shared this quote about prayer: At…
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Mark 10:13-15
Let Them Come
How big is your world? My exposure to the world has been quite limited. As I write today’s blog post, I am on an airplane returning from a ministry trip to Malaysia and Indonesia.…
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Isaiah 40:10-11
Broken Pieces
Have you ever broken a piece of pottery or a dinner plate? As it slips from your hands, you gasp and reach out desperately to catch it before it smashes on the floor. However,…
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Matthew 15:21-28 || Mark 7:24-30
Passionate Pursuit
“It’s time for dinner.” All the family members gather at the table and take their seats. After a blessing is said, food is passed around, and everyone begins to eat. Conversations, questions, and comments…
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Luke 9:10-17
Pack a Lunch
I invite you to join me on a gently rolling hillside in northern Israel. Imagine the soft breeze and picture the Sea of Galilee in the distance. Jesus and his disciples have just disembarked…
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Matthew 26:36-46
Keep Watch
As a young girl, I would lie on the grass and gaze at the sky while the clouds passed overhead. I remember speaking with the Lord and offering my honest prayers to Him. Perhaps…
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