Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts
Christian, What Is the Basis for Your Boycott?
Folks, I have to admit that I am just as saddened, infuriated, sickened, and frightened by the latest “bathroom announcement” as many other people. Whether it is the position of a government, a business, or an individual, the notion that … Continue reading
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I Am But One
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the needs of others, and feel there is no way you can do anything of consequence to help because you are only one person? Do you ever feel frustrated by the enormity of the … Continue reading
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Do You Trust God Enough to Let Him Comfort You?
Six years ago this week, I was sitting in a hospital room with my very sick baby boy. He had RSV, and was struggling to breathe. It was a difficult, frightening time for both us. It was then that I … Continue reading
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Seven Truths to Teach Our Children the Value of Life in a Morally Bankrupt World
We recently marked the passage of the 43rd year since our nation legalized the killing of unborn children. I cannot bring myself to call it an anniversary, because that infers a celebration, and only those who condone abortion dare to celebrate … Continue reading
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4 Words to Live By in 2016
If you could choose just a few words to express your goals for 2016, what would they be? As 2015 ended, I spent some time thinking about that question. After a lot of thought and prayer, I wrote down these four words … Continue reading
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3 Keys to Godly Goal Setting
Do you ever feel frustrated that you don’t accomplish your goals and keep your commitments? Have you decided not to set any goals for the coming year because you don’t want to fail? How can a Christian make, and keep, … Continue reading
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Obeying from the Heart
Not too long ago we had finished dinner and I went to the other room for a few minutes before starting to clean up. I could hear my kids whispering and scurrying. When I returned, the table had been completely cleared! … Continue reading
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The Student I Could Not Teach
Have you ever had a student who already “knew” all the answers? Whether teaching music, working with a church youth group, homeschooling my children, or sharing advice with someone who has asked for counsel, I have found it to be sometimes comical, … Continue reading
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The Pastor’s Wife
While sorting through a box of old music that was given to me, I came across this poem. It has no author attributed, and I have tried in vain to find the original source; however, it was a great encouragement … Continue reading
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The Desires of My Heart
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” (Ps. 37:4) I have loved Psalm 37:4 since I was just a little girl. When I was a teenager, I began to really consider … Continue reading
