Devotionals

Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists, winding roads, and choices that often leave us unsure of which direction to take. In these moments of uncertainty, it is easy to feel overwhelmed,…

Ephesians 1:4 “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” As Father’s Day comes and goes, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the influence and impact of our earthly fathers. For some, this reflection is filled with joy and…

Galatians 6:3 “For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” The other day as my husband Joe and I were doing our Bible study; we came across Galatians 6:3. As I read the verse, it struck me like a lightning bolt.  The phrase “when he is nothing” boomed in my…

Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord.” In our fast-paced world, where every moment is touched by urgency and instant gratification, the concept of waiting can often feel uncomfortable and like a challenge. We have become accustomed to quick results—clicking a button and seeing…

2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” In the journey of life, we are faced by ever-changing seasons, some are like a desert where we face challenges and feel like there is no end in sight while others seem more like a garden…

Ephesians 4:7 “But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gifts.” Grace is one of the most beautiful and profound gifts we receive from God, yet it often surpasses our own understanding. In Ephesians 4:7, Paul opens our eyes to a transformative truth that grace is not a…

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,…