Devotionals

James 3:17 “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” As we journey through life, we are often presented with moments of decision-making that test the depth of our character and the clarity of our faith. Oftentimes we find ourselves…

John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 is one my favorite verses because it illustrates for us the vital connection between Jesus and His followers. Just as branches depend…

Romans 12:10 “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” There is nothing more heartwarming than having friends show up for you during a difficult time. When Joe and I headed to the ER for my upper abdominal pain, we prepared ourselves for a possible gallbladder removal. We sought strength…

Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the hearts of fools.” I am someone who wears her heart on her sleeve and feels emotions deeply. I’ve learned that while passion can be a gift, it can also lead me astray when not rooted in Christ. Anger, especially,…

Luke 1:45 “And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Faith in God’s promises often requires us to step into the unknown, trusting that He will accomplish what He has spoken. Yesterday, I experienced this truth in a way I never anticipated.…

John 11:25 “…I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” With Easter at hand, I reflected on Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. During my reflection, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of hope that no matter what I am dealing with, God will always provide…

Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” As I reflected on the goodness of God this past week, I thought of Romans 8:28 and how this verse absolutely described my situation with the launch of…

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”. In times of uncertainty, it can be challenging to resist the urge to rely solely on our understanding and attempt to control every outcome. Last week, I was supposed to launch my new book. I had been waiting…

Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it”. Spring is one of my favorite seasons. I love seeing the blossoms on the trees and all the different flowers springing up. Since Joe and I moved into our new home during the month of February, we had no idea…

John 6:35 “…I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” My husband, Joe, is notorious for standing in front of our refrigerator or pantry and just staring into the abyss as he tries to figure out what he is hungry for. He…