Looking Closer

by | Dec 21, 2024 | Devotional

           I recently got a new pair of glasses. I’d been straining a bit to see the bottom of my computer screen, so I thought it might be time for a prescription update. As happens to many people, when I reached forty, reading glasses became a necessity. I’d...

Trusting Him

by | Dec 29, 2023 | Devotional

Bill scooted his chair a little closer to the fire. “Thanks for having us over this weekend. It’s so nice to get away.” He glanced back toward the cabin. “I guess the ladies got sidetracked.” John smiled. “Not surprised. I expect they’re sitting in the living room...

Serious Fun

by | Dec 2, 2023 | Devotional

Sabrina adjusted her posture the best she could in the hard plastic chair and opened her laptop. On the drive over, she’d come up with a fresh idea for a new chapter and was anxious to get started. She opened her manuscript and started typing away, the hum of the...

Never Stop Growing

by | Jan 28, 2023 | Devotional

Layla pulled out of the driveway, excited to be driving on her own for the first time. She wasn’t allowed to go far, but fortunately, Grandma and Grandpa’s house was only ten minutes away. With Mom and Dad away for the evening, her grandparents had invited her over...

Everyday Interactions

by | Jan 9, 2022 | Devotional

Last month I was overwhelmed and frustrated at work, and was convicted I wasn’t doing a good job shining my light for Christ. I’ve been praying God would give me the strength to be the light for him in what can be a dark place. It’s a focus of mine...

The Light

by | Dec 17, 2021 | Devotional

            I sighed and shook my head. Another bad result. Still, the batch had to continue. It would require extra work on the end, but we couldn’t wait until Monday to finish this batch. Another late night after a day of complications. I pulled out the credit card...