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 12.6.2025

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Many times this year, I have relied upon the comfort drawn from these words. Grief is heavy, inscrutable, and insidious. Nonetheless, its mantle has become …

Morning Devotional 12.5.2025

“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ What the world needs now is more love.Love is from God.Be like God (do your best)…and take a praise break #BEDIP #trustinggodistherealflex #underdivineconstruction https://youtu.be/ITAhCE9O_lA?si=WAQ1wyhtvPKSxYR2

Morning Devotional 12.2.2025

“Some give freely yet grow all the richer; others withhold what is due and only suffer want. A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Life is so much shorter than we realize. Do you want leave this world hoarding the biggest pile of toys? Share your …

Morning Devotional 11.30.2025

“Peace be within your walls and security within your towers.” For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭122‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ As we begin a new Christian year with this first Sunday of …

Morning Devotional 11.29.2025

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid, for the Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Despite all warnings to the contrary, God knew we’d be afraid. Fortunately the prophets knew what they’d been told….trust, God is our salvation.So, I am not …