Category Archives: Christian Devotions

A Little Taste of Things to Come

Ah… nothing quite like a pancake supper in a small rural church on a winter evening to lift our thoughts upward… Continue reading

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A Heavenly Reminder

Next time you see a rainbow, tell yourself, “God put that there so he would remember a promise he made.” It’s true… Continue reading

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When God Says “No”

There are times when it is impossible for God to give us what we want AND accomplish his will at the same time. Continue reading

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Tobacco Patch Seminary

Some of the most profound religious admonition I ever heard was in a tobacco field in western Kentucky. Continue reading

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A Wee Bit of Broken Grout

Sometimes, taking care of a tiny little problem can prevent having to deal with a great big problem. Continue reading

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In the Wake of Bitter News

Even in the aching numbness of loss, let us remember–and cherish–the amazing power of love. Continue reading

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The Best Poor Christmas

It isn’t being poor or rich that determines the quality of our giving; it is our determination to honor those we love and celebrate the One we worship. Continue reading

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Christmas at the Community Church

With an angel standing on a stool and shouting directions to Joseph and Mary, it was a little different take on the Christmas story–and a thoroughly enjoyable one! Continue reading

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The Law of Seed and Harvest

If we keep finding stuff we don’t like growing in our lives, we might need to take a careful look at what particular seeds we’ve been planting and fertilizing. Continue reading

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The Beauty and Power of Humility

Imagine Jesus kneeling down to wash your feet. Imagine someone else gathering up your “dirty dishes” and cleaning them off for you. See any similarity? Continue reading

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