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Contentedfeatured

When the apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi, he was a prisoner in Rome. Astonishingly, Paul told his readers that he was contented: “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 Read more

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Promises of Peacefeatured

Merriam-Webster’s definition of peace includes: a state of tranquility or quiet; freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions; harmony in personal relations. Doesn’t that sound wonderful! Why then is peace so elusive to many of us? I’m pretty sure I am not the only one who has sleepless nights that are anything but peaceful. My Read more

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In Jesus Namefeatured

I usually close my prayers with the phrase, “In Jesus name, Amen” or words to that effect. I was taught that using this phrase was the proper way to close a prayer. The Bible certainly supports this approach. In John 14:13-24 Jesus told his disciples, “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so Read more

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Coming in October!featured

The Reflection and Pray Edition of Becoming His Masterpiece is now available for pre-order!     This new edition allows you to dig deeper into each devotional through: Study and reflection questions that invite you to apply God’s truth to your life.  Over 350 scripture references to inspire you to delve into Biblical truths. Prayer journaling Read more

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Complacency Check-Upfeatured

Before I get started, let me remind you that when I write a devotional, God chooses the topic.  He usually picks a topic that needs attention in my life. This time God chose complacency. I must be overdue for a complacency check-up! The definition of complacent is not a pretty one. Merriam-Webster defines it as Read more

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The Warmth of the Sonfeatured

Confession is an essential (and often uncomfortable) part of our Christian walk. 1 John 1:9 tells us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I often include phrases like “forgive me for my sins” in my prayers, but is this Read more

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Keeping the Door Openfeatured

A familiar verse, Revelation 3:20, has been lodged in my thoughts for a few days: “Now pay attention; I am standing at the door and knocking. If any of you hear My voice and open the door, then I will come in to visit with you and to share a meal at your table, and you Read more

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A Lesson in Trustfeatured

God recently provided an opportunity (aka trial) for me to learn a bit more about trust. James 1:2-4 tells us to “consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you Read more

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Treasuring the Treasurefeatured

During this Lenten season the word treasure seems to be stuck in my brain.  A treasure is an accumulation of wealth or other things of great value, or a collection of precious things. Not surprisingly the Bible has quite a bit to say about treasure. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said “Do not Read more

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Word Powerfeatured

Words have power. God’s words have unimaginable power. In Genesis 1 the phrase, “God said,” is used nine times. God spoke all of creation into existence.  Psalm 33:6 is a beautiful expression of this truth: “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.” In Read more

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