Category Archives: Devotionals

In Spite of Me

One day my sister and I took our bevy of boys to a local fast food restaraunt. Let me just say, we can’t sneak up on anyone. We came barreling in and the boys set the world record for the quickest eating time … Continue reading

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What Jesus Thinks About My Children

 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.  Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom … Continue reading

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A Journey of Faith, Hope, Charity, and a Little Grace: Sherry’s Story

My friend Sherry and her husband John have four extraordinary daughters. You don’t have to look very far to find out where the four daughters’ extraordinary qualities come from…just look at their parents! John is the Sunday School teacher for … Continue reading

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Blueberry Picking

Words can be like blueberries. We need to wait for just the right time to share them, whether through spoken word, written word, or song. If we pick them too early, they will be bitter and will leave a bad … Continue reading

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Who You Called Me To Be

I have two precious boys that call me mommy. They love me with abandon, and I love them with my entire heart. They are the apple of my eye and they are their daddy’s best buddies. My two treasures are … Continue reading

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A Brave Mama: Your Story

We’ve been blessed to read some wonderful stories of courage and bravery this week. We’ve seen some mamas who are extraordinarily brave! And I know what some of you moms are thinking…”I’m not that brave.” Yes, you are. Everyday motherhood … Continue reading

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A Brave Mama: Sandra’s Story

Can I be completely  honest? I fear death. I fear losing the ones I love the most to death’s grip. Even though I believe in heaven with all of my heart and I know I will see them again, thinking … Continue reading

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A Brave Mama: Linda’s Story

I was born with a seed. It was the seed of music. It was passed down from my parents, whose seeds were passed down to them from their parents. I think we are all born with a special seed of … Continue reading

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A Brave Mama: Becky’s Story

My dad grew up as the third in line of five children to my grandparents. He and his two brothers and two sisters can keep a person entertained for hours with their stories from the growing up years. There are … Continue reading

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A Brave Mama: Hannah’s Story

Matthew 14: 22-31 “The boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the … Continue reading

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