Posts in category Devotions

While in high school, my best friend, Jess, decided to follow Jesus. Jess started coming to church with my family and me. But neither of …

As a first-grade teaching assistant, I always encountered a student trying to justify a trip to the health office. You know: paper cuts, tummy aches, …

I learned how not to relax…from a dog. I watched an immature, hyper dog going past our house pulling hard. He was loudly panting at the end …

The other day I got into a bit of a cleaning frenzy. You know, the kind-of frenzy that occurs when all of the sudden you …

Autumn is just around the corner. And while in nature this means things are slowing down and preparing for winter’s rest, in ministry it’s just …

Last year, in an area about 20 miles from our home, a devastating fire sped through the hills destroying everything in its path. All bushes, …

For many of us, our first response to difficulties may be to panic, become upset or fearful, or begin crafting a plan to fix the …

Do you ever crack open your Bible for quiet time, read a passage, and then think to yourself, “I have no idea what I just …

If you’re like me and have been to quite a few weddings, you’ve probably heard the passage about love from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 about a …

Take a moment to read these Bible verses and reflect. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I …