Devotionals
Seashells by the Shore
May 16, 2012
Psalm 40: 1-3 “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a [...]
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Tangled Two-Step
May 02, 2012
I’m a terrible dancer. For weeks leading up to our wedding, my husband and I practiced that step-slide-slide movement until I could stumble my way through it. Our one dance together was simple—no twists or turns—just three stilted steps. It reminds me of my walk with God. I step then stumble. I start too early [...]
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Eating our Cake and Enjoying Too
April 24, 2012
On Saturday evening my husband and I drove home from Waco after celebrating my grandpa’s birthday. Something about that two-hour car ride left me starving. And I spent the last hour of our drive dreaming about what I could snack on when we got home. A pancake. That was what I settled on despite Michael’s [...]
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Lessons at the Pool
April 17, 2012
In John chapter 5 we read about the encounter of Jesus and a lame man at the pool of Bethesda. This particular pool, located near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, was special. Every now and then, an angel of the Lord would come down and stir the waters of the pool while the lame, blind, [...]
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Consuming Cravings
April 10, 2012
More is always better, right? And different is always fun and fabulous, don’t you think? I might never admit that to you over a cup of coffee. But I live like it’s true. Every time I shout from my closet, “I have nothing to wear!” I act like new is fashionable. Each time I pine [...]
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Wrath Absorbed
April 03, 2012
It had turned dark though it was supposed to be the brightest time of day. The earth had shook in a way that even calloused Roman Centurions had taken notice and acknowledged that “Surely this was the Son of God”. Yet, Christ’s disciples had scattered. Those that had loved Him were weeping. Their minds likely [...]
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When Dawn Breaks
March 29, 2012
It’s a dark scene shrouded by shadows and begging for sunlight. Two men wrestle until dawn breaks. But this fight isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual. And the setting mirrors our own soulful struggles sorted out in the debt of night. Genesis 32 recounts the match between Jacob and God. Three times the narrator mentions the rising [...]
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Safe In The Storm
March 20, 2012
I’ve been fascinated with weather and natural disasters of any kind since I was a child. At a young age I had hopes of becoming a meteorologist. You see I grew up in Oklahoma, also known as “tornado alley“. I have always loved the phenomenon of seeing a storm develop in the west and turn [...]
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My “Night Song” He Is Able ~ God Is Able
March 13, 2012
My “Night Song” He Is Able ~ God Is Able Devotions for me, are a very special time with the Lord. It is an intimate time with my Savior. So it is a joy for me to share with you a devotion from my prayer journal almost 3 years ago. It was a Tuesday [...]
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Heart of Worship
March 12, 2012
Col 3:16-17 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the [...]
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Nuggets of Love
February 28, 2012
Nuggets of Love Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7 Growing up, and still to this day, my Mom will call a compliment, encouraging word or kind gesture given to her, a “little gold nugget [...]
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Heavenly Wardrobe
February 21, 2012
Matthew 22:1-14 “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. He asked, ‘How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?’ The man was speechless. Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him [...]
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An Everlasting Love
February 14, 2012
Valentine’s Day hits us all differently depending on our season in life. I have experienceda plethora of feelings over the years and perhaps you have too. When I was young, Valentine’s Day was a blast!! I enjoyed cutting out those countless hearts, designing my own valentines mailbox, where I anticipated receiving cards and candy at [...]
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Promises of Purpose
February 08, 2012
2 Peter was Peter’s final letter before he was martyred. We are all, no matter your occupation, if you are a child of God, surrendered, forgiven and walking in the light — yes, all of us are partners in ministry for the call of the gospel. You may be weary today from the stresses [...]
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Finding Rest in Him
January 30, 2012
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28 [...]
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Our Maker
January 18, 2012
“For your maker is your husband – the Lord Almighty us His name – the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.” Isaiah 54:5 I love this verse because it reminds me that I am loved and cherished by my Savior in heaven, even [...]
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Loyalty Repaid
January 03, 2012
The closest relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, because I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Redeem it for yourself; you may have my right of redemption, for I cannot redeem it.” Ruth 4:6 Boaz wouldn’t rest until the matter was settled. The beautiful Moabite woman he had met only weeks ago had come [...]
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Eye Opening
December 12, 2011
Then Boaz said to his servant who was in charge of the reapers, “Whose young woman is this? Ruth 2:5 Now Boaz saw an unfamiliar face. He took great care of the men and women who worked in his field. He talked with them, ate with them, and worked alongside them. So he expressed surprise [...]
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A PROMISE KEPT
December 05, 2011
And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after one in whose sight I may find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” Ruth2:2 Picture Ruth. I image she slipped out of the house and latched the door, careful not [...]
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Women in Jesus’ Line – Ruth
November 28, 2011
A Promise But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. [...]
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Women in Jesus’ Line – Ruth A Moabitess?
November 21, 2011
They took for themselves Moabite women as wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the name of the other Ruth. And they lived there about ten years. Ruth 1:4 They were the enemy of Israel. Descendents of Moab, the son of Lot by his incestuous relationship with his eldest daughter. They were idol [...]
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Love Letter From Jesus
November 14, 2011
My Precious Beloved, You are finally here. I have waited for you, yearned for you, and ached for you. I have dreamed of you and planned out our life together. I have loved you from the beginning of time with an everlasting love, and now you are mine. You are beautiful. Every time I look [...]
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Content In Our Saviour
November 07, 2011
“For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can [...]
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Our Maker
October 31, 2011
“For your maker is your husband – the Lord Almighty us His name – the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.” Isaiah 54:5 I love this verse because it reminds me that I am loved and cherished by my Savior in heaven, even when I [...]
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Where Will You Turn?
October 24, 2011
Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10
When the circumstances of your life seem overwhelming or even unbearable, where do you turn? When your life is pulled in a million directions, where do you go to recharge? When the stress of family or relational issues seem irreconcilable, where do you turn for solace?