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 15:5
Remain in Me
My father’s cousin, Aunt Pearl, owned a cottage on Seneca Lake in New York State. This lake is one of several known as the Finger Lakes and is home to many vineyards. On several…
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Job 1:20-22
Bless the Lord’s Name
Have you ever watched young children play? The room may be filled with toys, yet they gravitate toward the same item. Before long, you’ll hear one declare, “That’s mine! I want it!” People, regardless…
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Psalm 100:3
We Are His
Recently, at church, I saw a toddler walk over and hug the legs of an adult. Mind you, it was a random adult. From the young child’s perspective, those legs belonged to one of…
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John 10:1-15
Hear My Voice
This week, we gathered with family and friends to celebrate my father's life. It was a special time for us to smile, cry, laugh, and cherish the precious memories of a man who deeply…
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Matthew 12:9-14
Do Good
The four Gospels offer a glimpse into Jesus’ life and His three-year earthly ministry. He chose twelve disciples, and many others followed Him. Most of Jesus’ miracles (Matt. 11:20) occurred around the Sea of…
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Matthew 5:14-16
Let Your Light Shine
I remember singing this song in Sunday School. We held up our pointer fingers and circled them above our heads, pretending they were our little candles. We sang loudly, declaring that we would let…
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Psalm 39:12
Tribute: The Traveler
This piece was first published last year. My father received his eternal promotion on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He is now in heaven with his precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We will miss…
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Psalm 24:3-6
Clean Hands & Pure Heart
“Go wash your hands before dinner.” How many times have you heard that in your life? We learn the importance of washing our hands from a young age, and as adults, we remind our…
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1 John 4:19
He Loved First
When our boys were young, we would sit on the couch and read books together. It was a favorite time for cuddling. One cherished memory is the day one of the boys said, “Mommy,…
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Psalm 62:5-6
Wait in Silence
Was it challenging to sit still and be quiet as a child? Perhaps you were told, “Be quiet,” at school, a show, concert, or at church. Then you were sternly reminded, “No talking!” Maybe…
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