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Patience by Bob Gaudi Recently I was on my way home and in a hurry—for no reason, as usual—but I was still in a hurry. Then as luck would have it, a traffic light turned red and I was forced to stop. As is my nature, I was not happy as my mission was being […]

A Gift Like No Other  by Tracy Gordon  “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” –Ephesians 2:8-9  On May 25th of this year, I received the most exciting call from my niece and […]

The God Who Sees Me by Gary Mueller “If you love me and truly know who I am, I will rescue you and keep you safe. When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honor you.” –Psalm 91 “‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares […]

God Is Always By My Side by Anya Davis “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am Your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” –Isaiah 41:10 Over my life, I have always been surrounded by people […]

He Cares for You by Siena Olsen “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” –1 Peter 5:7 Even though I’ve known God all my life I never really grasped the importance of Him. To me He seemed more like a third parent who wouldn’t dare show His face unless it was […]

Praying God’s Word by Jane Josephs “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” –Deut. 33:27a The attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 caught Israel and many other nations (including the U.S.) by surprise. It sent me scrambling to find Biblical, God-breathed Scripture to pray during the […]

Amid the Struggle by Amy Ruiz “Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” –1 Thessalonians 5:11 Today I bring you a different kind of devotional because I’m not in a place where I can share a lesson having just come out of a difficult situation. Instead, I […]

An Extraordinary Friend in an Ordinary World by Mike Herrnstein “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you a spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of Him, since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened, so that you can know what is the hope […]

Where is God in Illness? by Kathleen Clark “When He heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory, so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.” -John 11:4 NIV Chronic illness has impacted my life in a myriad of ways. Living with chronic pain and […]

Got Questions? by Tracy Gordon “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” –Hebrews 11:6 Something I know about myself since many have pointed it out to me for most of my life, is […]