We’ve all experienced the ups and downs of life. I mean, it's life. Sometimes it feels like a heady roller coaster ride, and other times it is calm and serene. As much as we hope for calm and serene, it doesn’t stay that way. When I look back, I can clearly see the...
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) The...
There are times when I feel directionless. Overall, I may know where I’m going, but I can get blown off course. Sometimes a new heading is great, but a lot of times, it’s not. I can feel when I’m not on the right path. At those times, we need to breathe, take a moment...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May we find our strength and refuge in the one who never fails. Have a blessed 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...