Devotionals

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” are words attributed to Irish novelist, Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, in her novel Molly Bawn. “Beautiful!” That word captures our response to a number of different experiences. There are times when that word might pass through our lips as we view a stunning visual like a sunset or...Continue reading→

There are things each and every one of us gets used to that can seem strange to other people. I can easily get used to noise, especially if I am making it. I get so used to some noises that I cannot hear them until someone points them out to me. All people get used...Continue reading→

When I am aware of my emotion and am able to express it, my prayers take on greater impact. I have found the writers of the Psalms to be helpful in expressing my feelings to God. They give me permission. I might even say that they evoke my emotions through the artistic elements of poetry....Continue reading→

It is one of the first songs that many of us learned about God. It is simple, yet it champions a core truth about God the Son. Its rhyming phrases lend to its simplicity. Have you guessed what it is? You’re right…Jesus Loves Me! Jesus loves me, this I know.For the Bible tells me so.Little...Continue reading→

If you are like me, Easter is a very meaningful time. It is a time to reflect on my own sinfulness, to mourn the impact of my selfishness, and to celebrate in gratitude the sacrifice of Jesus on my behalf! I also love worshipping with my family and the reminder that I am made new...Continue reading→

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!Amen. The Doxology erupts from my lips this morning as I reflect on our time together as a church family over the weekend. The Spirit moved in our hearts and minds as we gathered...Continue reading→