Morning Devotional 12.30.2025

“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!”‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Resilient. After many years filled with heartbreak and grief, 2025 tried to extinguish my flame. It intended to vanquish me. I enfolded myself more tightly into the arms of …

Morning Devotional 12.24.2025

“esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.”‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ This is not the Christmas Eve I envisioned. I do not have all of my loved ones around me. I am missing those who should be here.Even so, I give thanks that things are as well as …

Morning Devotional 12.22.2025

“God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.”‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬ ‭CEV‬‬ Steadfastness. Stubbornness. Desperation. Fierce Faith. I’ve got Jacob energy. I steadfastly REFUSE to let go, give up, to miss what God has …

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 12.11.2025

“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