Morning Devotional 10.21.2025

“The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, ‘The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior.’”‭‭Judges‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Those days when you just can’t muster?It’s okay; we’ve all been there. Fortunately, we have never been alone; we have a holy hype squad. As the angel whispered to Gideon, “the Lord is …

Morning Devotional 10.18.2025

“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Let us give thanks. For the people who hold us up, lifting our heads and our hearts, sometimes only with their presence. For the people God sends us to remind us of joy. For those who incite us to encourage as …

Morning Devotional 10.17.2025

“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I run to the rock. When I was a child, I had parents, grandparents, a big brother, legions of aunts, unclrs, and cousins, and an entire community looking at, and looking out for me. Add in …

Morning Devotional 10.15.2025

“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.”‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “Unfailing love and faithfulness.” People of faith, we’ve got to do better, all of us. Our world is divided, …

Morning Devotional 10.14.2025

“This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.””‭‭Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I walk by faith. When people ask me how I’m navigating, 9 months to the day that …

Morning Devotional 10.13.2025

“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Good morning. I am reminded of God’s kindness, grace, wisdom and understanding. I had the honor of …

Morning Devotional 10.11.2025

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud”1 Corinthians 13:4 NLT I attended a family wedding today, and realized that this scripture, read today, was also read at our wedding, 32 years ago. Its the cost wedding I’ve attended since you let go of my handI still miss you, Beloved. …

Morning Devotional 10.10.2025

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ What’s your purpose? Have you ever defined or articulated? Have you ever thought about it? If don’t know where you’re going, you’re likely to get lost.Don’t get distracted. As Harriet Tubman often …