Something different. I used the Rory’s Storytelling Cubes (pictured) as prompts for my morning devotional. Here’s what I came up with: In the land of Maryland, there lived a man named Dan from Saginaw. Every morning, he began his day with a quiet time of reflection and gratitude. One day, seeking a fresh perspective, Dan… Read More »

As I pen my final meditation post for this year, I want to leave you with what I consider the most crucial thought for “just a moment to consider today.” This truth encapsulates all the reflections I’ve shared throughout the year: The very best way we can spread the love of God to a desperately… Read More »

Can you believe this debuted 58 years ago on this date? That’s more than half a century!In this last “View” of the year, I want to highlight a portion of Mr. Grinch’s story.“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without… Read More »

In my sermon yesterday, I shared that the more I comprehend the love, grace, and freedom I have in Christ, the more my heart chooses Him. Here’s why. A healthy walk with Christ is like a sunflower naturally turning toward the sun, basking in its warmth and light. It’s not about striving to avoid the… Read More »

Life consists of moment-by-moment choices in the ever-present “now.” We can’t act in the past or the future, only in the present. Each moment is a gateway to new possibilities. Every moment provides an opportunity for positive action, and even poor decisions in the present moment offer a chance to make better ones in the… Read More »

In the times of the Old Covenant, the thank offering was a sacrificial meal shared between God, the priests, and the offerer. The fat portions were burned on the altar as God’s share, while the priests received specific parts like the breast and right thigh. The remainder was eaten by the offerer and their family… Read More »

Imagine you’re enjoying your morning coffee at your favorite café when you strike up a conversation with the barista that happens to align perfectly with something you’ve been thinking and praying about. This simple interaction not only sparks new ideas and insights but also deepens your appreciation for God’s intricate involvement in your life, resulting… Read More »

Ok. So, you’ve heard a gazillion times, “God loves you!” But I invite you to take a moment with me to consider how He loves you. God’s love for you isn’t more or less than His love for anyone else. Nope, it’s absolutely perfect and tailored just for you! God knows our hearts, our situations,… Read More »

From my view today, I see two words in all caps, gleaming in the sunlight: INEFFABLE and IMMUTABLE. Ineffable means “too great or extreme to be expressed in words,” and immutable means “unchanging over time; unable to be changed.” Together they describe something that is unspeakably marvelous and circumstance proof. Picture these words glowing with… Read More »

Imagine the Lord as the Master Chef, orchestrating a symphony of flavors in the grand kitchen of our lives. The seasonings and spices He uses can be sharp or bitter on their own, but they are transformed into delightful notes when skillfully blended into a recipe. So it is with our daily lives. Some individual… Read More »