Devotion of the Day: Psalm 37:7

Looking at Psalm 37:7 today. (Please note, this isn't the complete verse, but these words are worth considering). Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. (NLT) Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; (NIV) Be silent before...

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Praying with Skepticism or Confidence?

by Rebecca Yauger (April 29,2025) My husband and I have been in a season of learning to trust; of having complete trust in God when there’s very little we can do to fix problems around us. I'd like to think of myself as a strong Christian. I have faith in the Lord. I...

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Climbing the Impossible Mountain

April 15, 2025 We've all been faced with challenges or paths that we don't want to take. Sometimes the challenges are relatively small, like having to confront a co-worker with behavior or tough issues. Sometimes they're larger, like walking through a difficult...

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Building Our Faith Muscle

Have you ever had one of those days where you’re just plain cranky. And your thoughts are running wild. You have negative thoughts, even downright nasty thoughts about your situation or about someone else. Then you catch yourself and wonder what is happening, and why...

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Devotion for the Day: Psalm 139: 13-14

The NLT version of these verses says, "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous -- how I know it." The NIV translation is, "For you created...

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Your Devotion for the Day

Hey Friends, I'm just popping in with some encouragement and words from Scripture. About every other week, I hope to post a devotion for your day. Let’s look at Psalm 118. Have you noticed that Verse 1 and the last verse, 29, are the same? Give thanks to the Lord, for...

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Faith Over Control: Embracing God’s Plan in Uncertain Times

TRUSTING GOD A song came over my streaming service recently that I had not heard in a while. It's “Jesus Take the Wheel” sung by Carrie Underwood. I'm sure most of us are familiar with that song. I have not heard it in a long time and it's a little ironic that it came...

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Ripple Effects: How a Mistake Inspired Me

So, here’s a funny thing.  I was supposed to be starting a Bible study today in Jeremiah, and for some reason, I opened the book of Nehemiah instead. I ended up reading the first two chapters of Nehemiah instead of the first two chapters of Jeremiah. I guess God...

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Ripple Effects – Building a Legacy

Now that we’re into the new year, many have made goals or resolutions, or chosen a word for the year. While I have those things swirling around in my brain, another thought is taking hold. It’s “Ripple Effects.” I’ve been thinking a lot about ripple effects in life....

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