Category Archives: devotionals

Fruit Basket Turnover

Some people are great when it comes to arranging flowers and fruit. They can take simple, individual things and make a piece of art out of it. It’s something I’ve admired many times. Recently I went through my kitchen gathering the best looking fruit from here, there, and yonder, pulledRead the Rest…

Old to New

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 My mattress had seen better days. Better decades, actually. We’d invested in it a year after the hubby and I got married, and it was wonderful then. KingRead the Rest…

Love Letters and Valentines

We seem to be a people known for giving gifts and token of love to those we cherish most. This year I wrapped a Christmas gift for Jesus, so it seems right that I also give Him a valentine.

Volunteer of the Year

“But ask the animals, and they will teach you…In his hand is the life of every creature, and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:7,10 (NIV) Serving at the homeless shelter has given me the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. Ms. Pam, Ms. Carole, Mary Z., Jake, and IRead the Rest…

A Wretch Like Me

I wish you could join me for a church service in the prison I visit regularly. Together we’d experience praise that’s loud and joy that’s overflowing. We’d see worship that’s raw, transparent and vulnerable. An outside guest recently shared his testimony. “I was a stone cold drunk for 20 years.Read the Rest…