Morning Devotional

“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭44‬ ‭NIV‬‬ As the world becomes increasingly contentious, I’m doing my best to be authentically me and a faithful child of God.It’s not easy, but I’m committed. Lately, I’m feeling that "South Side of the Kingdom" energy, where Grace and “I …

Morning Devotional 11 August 2026

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Whew. I’m certainly not the only person feeling this right now, nor can it be that this is new. The message is “don’t give up,” and try not to …

Morning Devotional

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭16‬:‭34‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Praise is not only for church, and neither only for when things are good. We must learn to give thanks at all times. It’s been an up and down week.Some things have broken my heart, ot at least have …

Morning Devotional 8.8.26

Morning Devotional “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”‭‭Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ For years I’ve said that “prayer is not shopping.” Prayer is a conversation which is often, in my case, open ended. When I do ask, it is for clarity, for …

Morning Devotional 8.3.26

“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭19‬, ‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬ We are delivered.Following God does not mean that we live free from pain or heartache.Following God means that we are never …

Morning Devotional 8.3.26

“Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.””‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Life is not the pursuit of stuff. Having grieved so many loved ones throughout the years, I am amazed at the amount of stuff we accumulate, only to …