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Here you will find past devotionals and blog posts. Use the category list below to find the specific subject matter you want to read about.

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  • Our Relationship With Change

    Some people are born to thrive in change. The vast majority of us have some form of discomfort with big changes in life — career switch, family dynamics, home relocation, etc. — these changes can bring about great joy yet also stir up trepidation. In 40 years I have gone through devastating changes such as…

  • Week of September 29 New Mercies Devotional

    Monday September 30, 2024 Tuesday October 1, 2024 Wednesday October 2, 2024 Thursday October 3, 2024 Friday October 4, 2024

  • Do Our Pets Go To Heaven?

    This will be a tear-jerker for you pet owners and animal lovers. On Friday August 23rd our Golden Retriever-Labrador-Great Dane mix had to be put down. He was 12 years old. For five months, we were able to slow the growth of a polyp in his nose and enjoy each other as a family, though…

  • How We Treat Our Animals Matter To God

    One of those tertiary topics that see much debate is how God views animals and our relationship to them. What ever the function of the animals are in the lives of humans whether it be for farm work, police or military work, domestic pet, entertainment (think zoos, animal actors, etc.) or for food God regards…

  • God In The Details Of Our Lives

    What is it about worrying that has our heads spinning? Is it being too comfortable with discomfort? Is it giving way to intrusive thoughts rather than taking them captive and holding them up to the truth of scripture? A moment of forgetfulness in trusting God? What ever is going on in your heart that is…

  • Are You Glorifying Your Problems Or God?

    We live in a time when all over the world experience seekers and hyper-emotionalism is the cool trend in Christianity across all ages, especially among the younger generation. But who wants to be cool when you can be holy? Knowing how to correctly read our Bibles is so important to knowing God more richly and…

  • When We Feel Worthless

    I think we all at one point or another have felt worthless; if not worthless, then like a failure, ignored, disrespected, uncherished, or any other slew of similiar things that may surface throughout our lives. Although they are completely valid and natural feelings, if we allow ourselves to be defined by those feelings, we may…

  • Mama Shauna’s Meatloaf

    Meatloaf is a favorite in our household. For such a simple recipe, it is one of those dishes that takes a lot of time to get to the plate, but oh boy is it worth it! Meatloaf is a wholesome comfort food that goes well with just about every type of side. Whenever I make…

  • It goes without saying, all kids love coloring and painting, but there are some who REALLY love creating artwork (I was one of those)! There is nothing wrong with giving your child a coloring book and crayons or a little easel and a paint set to go ham on, but if you are looking to…

  • Ok, who doesn’t love getting free stuff, particularly if you are a parent… especially if you are a new parent?! Being 5 months pregnant with our first child and wanting to get better at being frugal to take some financial pressure off of my hard-working husband, I was on a mission to procure as many…