I admit that I sometimes get caught up in scrolling through videos on social media—my favorites feature dogs, flowers, travel, and of course, faith-based inspiration. This morning as I took a little scroll, I came across a video of two elderly women singing praises to Jesus. Apparently, they are life-long friends, with one of them battling dementia at 98 years old. Still this beautiful woman, sitting in her wheelchair, enthusiastically kept the melody and recalled every word

God put it on my heart to share this devotion: You may currently be on the mountaintop or in the valley down below; wherever this day finds you, I pray this message meets you there. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. The year is winding down; a new season is around the corner. Fall will change to Winter, and Spring will follow soon after. I sit on the couch reflecting on the past year and current situations. A bare Christmas tree, adorned with only lights for now, glimmers quietly in

This week our minds anticipate dinner preparations or long-distant travel plans; our stomachs hanker for plates full of turkey and pie; our hearts long for a return home, for time with family and friends, and tables surrounded with stories and laughter (even with parties of two or three). To pause, reflect, appreciate, give thanks. Thanksgiving is a day set aside for just such an occasion. The whirling and rushing that usually distract our attention and steal our notice of ev

Each new day we have is a gift from God, waiting to be opened and appreciated. It’s important to be intentional with how we use this gift. It is essential that we focus our attention on here and now , not worrying about tomorrow or fretting about the past (yes, I know it's not always easy). Worrying and fretting just steal our precious resource of time in the present. God wants to help us live each day without regret by trusting and resting in His care, and through appreciati

As we enter this holiday season our minds first turn to thoughts and celebrations of Thanksgiving. Truly, there is no need to wait for the arrival of the last Thursday in November to begin thanking the Lord for all that He has done and continues to do for us. Here is a week full of prompts to inspire your prayers this week. And to spark a heart of gratitude for the whole year going forward. Enjoy! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 , " Rejoice always, 17  pray continually, 18  give than

I was a guest on a wonderful podcast this week! I first connected with Kathryn May on LinkedIn last Spring. We share a love for the Lord and a passion for helping others grow to their full potential as children of God. She shared her role as a Transformational Coach with me, and I shared my Bible studies and devotional books with her. Over the months we kept in contact online and finally put a date on the calendar for a face-to-face meeting over Zoom. She graciously invited

Thanksgiving isn't just a day we celebrate each November. Gratitude is a perspective and practice that should impact our hearts and minds every day! Counting our blessings and thanking the Lord as the Giver of all good gifts, refocuses our minds, comforts our hearts, and refreshes our spirits. Thanksgiving is a mindset that turns our frowns upside-down. And most of all, it is an act of joyful worship! 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 , “ pray continually,  18   give thanks in all circ

The following Scriptures and prayer prompts are inspired by the weekly lessons in my book, "Come to the Father: Drawing Near to God Through Prayer and Scripture." They are based on week three, " Prayer of Submission. " You can choose one to read each day this week. I pray they bless and inspire your own prayer journey! God’s Authority Praying to our Heavenly Father and hallowing His Name naturally leads to a desire for His perfect will to be done. Knowing who God is makes it

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In a world full of hate, be the love. Be the grace. Be the kindness. Be the quiet and gentle strength. In a world full of hate, be like Jesus. Love. Pray. Intercede. Bless. Persevere. Stand firm. Cling to hope. Hold to the Promise. In a world full of hate, guard your heart, keep your head, and be the voice of reason. Be an extension of God’s invitation. Be the hands, feet, and voice of our Heavenly Father here on Earth. Be the fragrant aroma of Christ. “Dear friends, let us l

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