Category Archives: Devotional

He takes it personally

I can’t tell you how much I love the story of king Hezekiah who took his letter of bad news straight to the LORD and laid it out. He begged for help and waited. The LORD sent a prophet with … Continue reading

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Best Investment

Our adult kids are just amazing. Their frie has been priceless. From dinner dates to travel buddies, they keep us well dressed and laughing. I always appreciate recommendations on what movies/shows I will and won’t like or which words I … Continue reading

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The Big Reveal

I sat outside to do my Bible study and began daydreaming of when the kids were younger. We were always together back then, homeschooling, working, playing. How easy it is to idealize yesterday, thinking it was better. Yet if I … Continue reading

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Trust the Process

Time away is such a blessing. David and I are again thankful for a trip together this summer. Time to be alone snd reflect especially on all God is doing. This helps to ground us. I personally love reading and … Continue reading

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My Funny Board

In my clothes closet is a cork board full of funny photos- pictures printed long ago. These didn’t make it into a Creative Memories album. They’re discards, but So Funny! I can’t believe I almost threw them away. My mom … Continue reading

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Jesus-crackers and God-fairies

At our latest sleepover I heard one of the grandkids say, “you can be the God-fairy.” We hear the funniest phrases and mixed up sayings when they’re here, like: “Jesus crackers” (cheez-it crackers). Their creativity is adorable and priceless! Ideas … Continue reading

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Angels & Demons

Last Sunday our favorite pastor in Alabama continued in his series on spiritual warfare. My heart and mind were on the hostage release that had just taken place in Israel. I had been especially wrestling with Jesus’ words to love … Continue reading

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What time is it?

End of another year: months, weeks, days spent. Life lived, words spoken, work completed, meals eaten…. hopefully muscles toned at the gym. And in the midst always some difficulties. Thankfully, nothing life-threatening for David❤️ We’ve had a joke for years … Continue reading

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Little Cabin in the Woods

Spending the weekend cleaning out cupboards at my in-law’s, I discovered many forgotten treasures. Photos, decorations, maps (100s of maps!) even some never-given Christmas gifts. Each was a surprise of some sort. I was overwhelmed by how much time has … Continue reading

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mission travel

My husband and I have traveled a lot this summer! Some of it was planned and the rest unexpected. Heading out yet again, someone asked him if it was a mission trip this time. He wasn’t sure how to explain … Continue reading

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