short devotional – Page 16 – Growing Our Faith Together

Early Morning Light (Audio Version)

Early Morning Light

I love those mornings when I wake before the sun and have time to sit in the dark, watching the light gradually increase. The dim light provides a soft glow in the room, making me even more aware of God’s presence. As I bask in the Lord’s presence, the dark room transforms, slowly turning lightContinue reading “Early Morning Light”

Healing What Ails You

Earlier this year, I caught a nasty virus, the kind that plays havoc with your digestive system. Of course, we were out of town when it hit. During our granddaughter’s dance competition, we sat in the balcony watching so many beautiful dancers. While waiting for her solos, it hit hard. The closest bathroom was upstairs.Continue reading “Healing What Ails You”

Beauty in the Weeds (Audio Version)

Beauty in the Weeds

I love a well-cultivated garden and neat rows of corn and sorghum, without weeds sticking out among them. Wheat fields, without weeds, are gorgeous just before harvest when those golden grains toss in the wind like waves in the ocean. Even so, there is beauty in the weeds. Take a thistle, for example. The plantContinue reading “Beauty in the Weeds”

Cleaning the Stove (Audio Version)

Cleaning the Stove

This morning I cleaned my stove. You know, took out the burners and the drip pans and cleaned all the accumulated gunk. Most of it wiped up easily, but a few spots took a little elbow grease and some steel wool pads. Before long, the stove looked shiny and (nearly) new. As I worked, myContinue reading “Cleaning the Stove”

Fields of Grace (Audio Version)

Fields of Grace

During my walk, a song kept running through my head: “Dancing with my Father God in fields of praise.” In my mind, I changed “praise” to “grace.” I heard these words in my head: “Dancing with my Father God in fields of grace.” My feet kept the rhythm as I walked and contemplated those words.Continue reading “Fields of Grace”