Devotionals

1 John 4:19 “We love because He first loved us.” This Valentine’s Day was definitely different from any other Valentine’s Day as both Joe and I had come down with the flu. We had moved into our house the following week, and before we could get a single item off the truck, we were struck…

Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Life often surprises us with unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling lost or uncertain. Earlier in the week, I met up with my daughter so that we could…

Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Have you ever fallen to your knees and just begged God to please change your heart? This happened to me the other evening. Joe and I had just finished having our fourth disagreement of the week. With mine…

Romans 1:12 “When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.” I am a huge Jennie Allen fan and in 2020, when the opportunity to attend a two-day IF Gathering conference presented itself, I jumped at the chance of attending, despite it being…

Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” When I read this verse, I often think about mine and Joe’s wedding day. Joe and I got married on a farm that had a beautiful barn for our reception, a gazebo…

Philippians 4:11 “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” Content – A state of peaceful happiness. As I sat in my overstuffed chair by the front bay window, sipping my coffee and looking at the snow falling down, I thought, what…

Isaiah 43:18-19 “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Starting over in life in never easy, regardless what age you might be.…