The Invitation

by | Apr 27, 2021 | Daily Devotional

If you know me at all or have read any of my past devotionals, you know that I often reference music lyrics. I am particularly moved and influenced by the lyrics of worship songs. While listening to the sermon, I could not help but think of an older song by Steven...

Thank You, Jesus

by | Mar 25, 2021 | Daily Devotional

Thank you! It is something we say when someone gives us a gift. At times, it just rolls off the tongue as if it is a duty rather than a sincere statement. I used to work at a school, which gave me a new perspective on gifts. I really had to teach myself that, although...

Perspective

by | Jan 12, 2021 | Daily Devotional

On Thursday, January 7, 2021, I posted (jokingly, of course) a meme on my Facebook wall that read, “I’d like to cancel my subscription to 2021. I’ve experienced the free 7-day trial, and I’m not interested.” If you follow the news at all,...

Rejoice in the Lord

by | Nov 17, 2020 | Daily Devotional

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. — Philippians 3:1 As we have walked through the Philippians series over the last several weeks, it’s not lost on me that all of Paul’s...

Am I Ready?

by | Sep 8, 2020 | Daily Devotional

For the last six months, I have asked myself a question over and over, perhaps more than I have ever questioned it in my life: what is the Lord doing? I know and believe that he is in this, working for our good, and that he will use the world’s current...

My Night in the Belly of the Whale

by | Aug 4, 2020 | Daily Devotional

Today, I will open my devo with a full confession: What you are about to read is totally based on First-World problems. I admit it. But as an average, middle-aged mom to a 20-something college graduate daughter, what is, more often than not, the logical next step? For...