Category Archives: Devotional

Qavah

I love to study the Bible! Reading commentaries and learning the meaning of Greek and Hebrew words only makes my study richer. Things I’ve read 100 times come alive with fresh meaning. But the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD … Continue reading

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Tactics of the enemy

Fear and discouragement seem to be the enemy’s tactic of choice. Irritatingly, they usually work. Sigh …”I’m afraid God won’t come through and something bad will happen.”  …”things like this always happen to me.” …” If I don’t fight, nothing … Continue reading

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A Willing Spirit

How I need the “joy of salvation restored” to me some days. To be reminded of: where I’ve come from and where I’m going, and all that Jesus has rescued us from, and the Heavenly home He has waiting. “Create in a me … Continue reading

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Nothing Lost

I was recently in a scary head-on collision, in the rain. Traveling down a 2 lane highway… suddenly a truck turned toward me and into my car! Seconds to swerve GOD in His mercy, carried me and 2 of my … Continue reading

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Prayer List

A family apart for the birth of their 1st child – deployment for a year?! A young teen boy and his fearful over-protective mother  A neighbor with a small child facing a dramatic move across the world 2 young men … Continue reading

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Spirit Wind

How I missed the cool ocean breeze on my face this morning! The hill I ran up seemed longer and more difficult than a few weeks ago. Home from vacation, feeling the reality of Georgia humidity. “The wind blows where … Continue reading

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Time to Pray

I love vacation! It always gives me more time to reflect and pray. Sitting in the early morning with coffee and journal asking God, “What do You see about -this? How can I pray better for them?” Time to wait … Continue reading

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Reconstruction

I’m watching a great lesson play out. Day after day on the island we love to visit, renewal is taking place. Destruction from hurricane Irma lies everywhere, but piece by piece homes are being cleaned up and put back together, … Continue reading

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Worried?

Worry can come on so quickly! Creep up in the night. Fog the brain. Color the day. Sometimes there seems no rhyme or reason why today brought a terrible wrestling with trust and a battle of the will. “If God gives such … Continue reading

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So Very Personal

I feel GOD. I see Him. I hear Him. Daily. How? I think it’s because I’m looking for Him… expecting, waiting. And maybe it’s because I’m more about emotions and senses -not as big on factual evidence. Whatever it is, … Continue reading

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