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 12.6.2025

“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 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 …

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 …