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 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 12.4.2025

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭18‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Nearness. Proximity. As a child, I learned the hymn Draw Me Nearer. God is close to us always, but do we actively seek Divine Presence?When I was little, I knew I was safe when my …

Morning Devotional 12.1.2025

“The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day nor the moon by night.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ More about grief, fear, and loneliness…it is essentially human to experience these emotions. They are not indicative of insufficient faith. Acknowledge your humanity.Jesus wept.Jesus pitched a …

Morning Devotional 11.14.2025

“O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭25‬:‭1‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ When you’re feeling overwhelmed, out of sorts, or just out of your league….remember Who holds you.You jnowyits been today when my morning devotional gets posted …