Devoted To God

  • Start where you are…

    Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11 – Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, “Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.” Reflection: I’ve struggled over the last few weeks with not having anything to share. As I completed my contemplative writing for a… Read more

  • Be Still

    Scripture: Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Reflection: My husband and I are blessed to have such great friends! We never let a month go by without having friends over for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just meeting for a quick catch-up at one of our favorite dinner… Read more

  • Love One Another

    Scripture: John 13:34  – I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.  Reflection:  The news is always sad. There are times when I wish the news would carry more lighthearted stories of love, compassion, giving – but even when these… Read more

  • Letting go…

    Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19 – Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Reflection: Since we are coming upon the beginning of Lent, this week, I want to begin refocusing my time. This is easier said than… Read more

  • It’s not dead…

    Scripture: Luke 8:49-52 – While He (Jesus) was still speaking, someone came from the leader’s house to say, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble The Teacher any longer.” When Jesus heard this, he replied, “Do not fear. Only believe, and she will be saved.” When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone… Read more

  • Trust God…

    Scripture: Judges 6:12-14 – The angel of the Lord appeared to him (Gideon) and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior.” Gideon answered him, “But sir, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonderful deeds that our ancestors recounted to us, saying, ‘Did not the Lord bring… Read more