The picture for today's devotion represents how three elements come together for something beautiful: the water, the sky, and the sun. This reminds me, the same is true of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit of God.
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The fear of it can be paralyzing, and the aftermath devastating. It can feel like a category 5 hurricane has ripped apart your soul, leaving you changed forever. If you have followed me for any time at all, you know our family has been impacted by mental health challenges. Out of that journey, I’ve had the opportunity to speak and encourage other families with similar struggles.
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Our oldest son is an outdoor enthusiast. He lives an extreme outdoor lifestyle that many of us find fascinating but would never experience. Some of my friends follow his adventures on social media and ask me, “How do you sleep and keep from worrying to death?” How? I pray (often.)
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Recently, some of my plans have gone off in a very different direction than I imagined, and I'm dealing with turmoil instead of my well-laid plans. If I’m willing to be transparent, several issues I’m facing do not have simple solutions.
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Psalm 90: This is a prayer of Moses. It compares God's eternal existence to our short lives here on earth. It calls out for us to be intentional about how we spend our days.
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When Satan tries to steal your joy, the Lord will restore your hope!
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The Bible teaches us the Holy Spirit is a main character in the world's history, always present and ever ready to be our help when we may feel overwhelmed.
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Most of us have experienced sleepless nights. You may be walking through a season of suffering right now. When our circumstances and path forward look dark, it can be helpful to look at what posture Jesus took when approaching the crucifixion.
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A few weeks ago, upon waking, I made a split-second decision and altered my morning routine. What I learned was that we can all use a little “re-direction” and reminding about where our focus should be!
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My husband and I traveled to Cambodia– just the two of us– to celebrate the birth of Christ with people very dear to us. I believe God gently placed this on my heart several years ago, and wow! God met us there with circumstances I was not prepared for.
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You needn’t run out to the store to pick up the perfect gift for a loved one…Christmas prayer is one-size-fits-all and always in style!
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Have you ever evaluated what type of friend you are to others?
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Praying is not an obligation but an opportunity to contemplate how big and holy and AWESOME is our God.
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The church’s role should be one to shepherd and love its people better, especially those who live with depression, anxiety, or a number of other emotional challenges.
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A special friend of mine is walking through breast cancer right now, and she is a great witness for trusting God during this huge disruption in her life.
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He is in the mundane, the surprises, our fears and difficulties, and in every joy we encounter.
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Have you ever invited yourself into the home of someone who others have distanced from? Maybe we could consider it. There are stories of Jesus calling others to a meal, then teaching his friends about God’s love.
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This morning during my bible reading, I was reminded how suddenly God can make all things new and bring light into a dark season.
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It was almost as if I could sense God whispering, “My door is never closed– you are always welcome, and my arms are always open, open to everyone.”
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Scripture has much to say about creation. It sings out dramatically, as there are countless verses highlighting the beauty God has created
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