Morning Devotional 12.18.2025

“looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Stop waiting to achieve perfection, which is not ours to achieve, and …

Morning Devotional 12.16.2025

“But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God,”‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ When I think about parenting, and childhood, I think of immense love, providing a sense of feeling cherished, wanting nothing more than to create an environment where love is the anchor. I am a …

Morning Devotional 12.15.2025

“Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.” But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim),”‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭5‬, ‭8‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ The word is near, in …

Morning Devotional 12.12.2025

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭11‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ We’re covered. A good shepherd builds trust through constant presence, guidance, and defense, living among the flock, maintaining a selfless commitment.We’re convered.Knowing this, let’s worry less, love and laugh more, and trust the Good Shepherd.Thanks be to God. …

Morning Devotional 12.11.2025

“You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭85‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ “Restore us again, oh God.” I am changing. I am releasing what no longer …

Morning Devotional 11.25.2025

“give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”‭‭Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭38‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Give generously. Nowhere does it say empty your pockets, nor does it say only money will do. We …

Morning Devotional 11.23.2025

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Even though…I fear not, or so I try. I spent more of my life married to My Beloved than anything else I did, so I am learning to …

Morning Devotional 11.22.2025

“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Sitting this morning, fully justified in being sad and resentful of my grief, feeling overwhelmed as the holidays and sad anniversaries approach. As is the way of God, someone dear to me sent just the balm for my weary soul.I am thankful for …