“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 12:2 NRSVUE This isn’t outer work, this is about deep, inner transformation, discerning God’s Will, growing outside of conformity, becoming closer to …
Morning Devotional 1.5.2026
“For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of …
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 12.14.15
“then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp; the grass shall …
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 11.4.2025
“whoever says, “I abide in him,” ought to walk in the same way as he walked.”1 John 2:6 NRSVUE Lessons learned through faith; don’t talk about it. Be about it.Years ago, as the senior HR executive in a community nonprofit, a colleague commented on my “quiet, steadfast faith,” as she described it, demonstrated to her …
#31DaysofWatchingGodMove-It Ain’t Over
Encores. You know, when the show is over, but you're just not ready to leave. This 31 days wasn't even my idea, God. This was all You. Now that I'm here, watching and waiting...yielded and still. See What I Did There? I ain't leaving. Remember when Peter, James, and John saw Moses & Elijah with …
#31DaysofWatchingGodMove-Watch, Fight, Pray
A friend and I talk to and pray for one regularly. We were both surprised to realize that during this month when so many of us write for 31 days, today's messages were the same. Part of What Joins Us is that We See Each Other We are different. We represent the others. We talked …
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#31DaysofWatchingGodMove-And Another One
I am grateful for my daily practice. Upon rising, I turn off my alarm, reaching for my phone to make my morning devotion and prayers.
#31DaysofWatchingGodMove-I Asked, You Answered
Troubling night. Each morning, reaching for my phone to silence the alarm, I read my morning devotion and prayers before anything else. Lord, I declared that I needed You, and indeed You heard the cry of my heart. Hmmm… by Marilyn Pagán-Banks | Let sinners be consumed from the earth and let the wicked be no more. Bless …
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