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A Work of Art

Happy Wednesday, y’all! This devotion was first published in “The Secret Place.” I hope you enjoy it. Many admire the beauty of glass, its colors sparkling. Steppingstones, with embedded glass, decorate gardens. Stained-glass windows inspire awe and reverence. To make the stained-glass, the artist first breaks glass, leaving tiny splinters and sharp edges. Next, sheContinue reading “A Work of Art”

Who Are You?

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Here are some words from Billy Graham to give you something to ponder today. “There are three of you. There is the person you think you are. There is the person others think you are. There is the person God knows you are and can be through Christ.” Billy Graham Who doContinue reading “Who Are You?”

To God Be the Glory

Happy Monday everyone! Can you imagine the day when all give our God and our Savior all praise and honor and glory and power? Lord, keep me praising you now. You always deserve my praise. Why should I wait until eternity to give you your due?

Hello

Since I have so many new followers, I guess it’s time to introduce myself. For now, I’ll stick to the author side. After retiring from teaching high school English, I resurrected my dream of writing. The first thing I submitted was a devotion. To my great delight and excitement, it was accepted! I took thatContinue reading “Hello”

Through the Psalms

Psalm 14: 2-3 & 7 “The Lord looks down from heaven On all mankind To see if there are any who understand, Any who seek God. All have turned away, all have become corrupt, There is no one who does good, Not even one. Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! WhenContinue reading “Through the Psalms”

Be Strong

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I struggle with discouragement. What about you? Lord, keep me strong and keep me from becoming discouraged. Instead, let me remember that you are with me and I can rely on your strength and wisdom.

Rivers of Peace

In a world torn by conflicts and war, people seek peace. They question why war exists; hasn’t God has promised peace? When you listen to the news, it seems peace doesn’t exist. Even in our homes, it can be elusive. Couples bicker and divorce, siblings argue and fight. The book of Isaiah sheds light onContinue reading “Rivers of Peace”

Scatter Sunshine

Good morning! Here’s an uplifting quote for you. “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 Father, help me to do as NormanContinue reading “Scatter Sunshine”

He is Worthy

Happy Monday, everyone! All praise and glory to God! Lord, you are worthy. You are love, you are wisdom. you are creator. I thank you and praise you!

Through the Psalms 13

Psalms 13 : 1 & 5-6 “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? But I trust in your unfailing love: My heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, For he has been good to me.” Don’t you just love David? Can’tContinue reading “Through the Psalms 13”