Morning Devotional 2.16.26

“And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.”‭‭2 John‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Walk in love. We’re supposed to stay in our lane. Today, that means understanding my role, staying out of God’s Way, and trusting in Divine …

Morning Devotional 2.12.26

“I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ I …

Morning Devotional 2.11.26

“And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.”‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭8‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ God is able to provide.(God is able to provide. God is able to provide.)Remember that line from the Wizard of Oz, ”there’s no place …

Morning Devotional 2.10.26

“And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,”‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Suffering builds perseverance, or so we’re told. No one wants to suffer, and yet when we must endure it, we are never alone. The lesson? Pray, and look to …

Morning Devotional 2.9.26

“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭94‬:‭19‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ We are the beloved. There has never been a time when I lacked for consolation. I trust God because the steadfast love never fails.I am encouraged, and restored. It is in those times that I am certain that everything matters …

Morning Devotional 2.8.26

“My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Count it all joy.A surprise international adventure.An unanticipated career pivot.An entirely unexpected inspiration and new creativity.The gift of time.Count it all joy, because God who wrote the past and …

Morning Devotional 2.7.26

“Have nothing to do with profane and foolish tales. Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Being Godly can be defined as the ability to discern God's way, to …

Morning Devotional 2.4.26

“In everything do to others as you would have them do to you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭12‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Known as the Golden Rule, this guidance is framed positively , as opposed to the “you shouldn’ts.” How much better do we respond to instruction than to admonishment? Let us encourage one …