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Sing Praises!

Good morning! It’s a great day to sing praises to our God!

Good morning! This short devotion first appeared in “The Secret Place.” Today, I’m happy to share it with you. God’s Embrace A tickle deep in my throat prompted me to leave the sanctuary during the sermon. I got a drink, coughed, and blew my nose where the noise wouldn’t disturb others. Standing outside the nursery,Continue reading “God’s Embrace”

How Do We Pray?

Good morning my friends. Here’s a quote from Joni Eareksen Tada for your contemplation. “Yes, I pray that my pain might be removed, that it might cease; but more so, I pray for the strength to bear it, the grace to benefit from it, and the devotion to offer it up to God as aContinue reading “How Do We Pray?”

The Hand of Jesus

Good Monday morning! I hope you have a beautiful day and are willing to take the Savior’s hand. Thank you, Abba, Father, for always being willing to take my hand and offer assistance.

Through the Psalms

Happy Friday! I hope you have a wonderful day. Here’s a bit of scripture for your Friday. Psalm 21: 5-7 “Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; You have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. Surely you have granted him unending blessings And made him glad with the joy of your presence. ForContinue reading “Through the Psalms”

He is Faithful

Happy Thursday! How can you not have a good day when you know this good news?

At a Snail’s Pace

During a recent walk, I noticed a tiny snail, its shell no bigger than a dime. It appeared motionless, but when I knelt down for a zoomed-in photo, I could see its forward progress. Ever so slowly, it traveled, a millimeter at a time, across the sidewalk. Satisfied with my photo, I continued my walk.Continue reading “At a Snail’s Pace”

Scatter Sunshine

Here’s some great Tuesday (and every day) advice. Happy Tuesday! “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ― Norman Vincent Peale

Praise God

Hello everyone! Have a blessed Monday! No matter what the time or the circumstances, praise the Lord!

Through the Psalms, chapter 20

Happy Independence Day! As we remember the birth of our country, it’s good to contemplate where we put our trust. Psalm 20: 6-7 “Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary, With the victorious power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and someContinue reading “Through the Psalms, chapter 20”