God’s Embrace

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?”

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”

A Woodland Sanctuary

Happy Wednesday, my friends! Here’s a little devotion to help you get over the hump. As I walked the nature trails, I wandered off the beaten path.  Large toadstools nestled under a grove of blue spruce trees attracted my attention. Pushing aside branches, I walked fifteen feet, entering a small clearing.  The ground, carpeted withContinue reading “A Woodland Sanctuary”