Devotionals

Blog: Life and Learning 365

Encouragement through stories for families

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Sep 23
3 min

Anticipation of Grace - Philippians 3:20-21 Devotion

The anticipation of a gift is my favorite. As a child, I loved knowing that the gift wrapped weeks in advance under the tree was mine to...

May 16
2 min

Little Requests, God Understands- Matthew 7:7-12 Devotional

Mom’s great-niece toddled over from the piano, took mom by both hands, and tugged her toward the instrument. It was precious to watch....

Mar 1
2 min

Appearing Alive: Revelation 3:1-3 Devotional

At first glance, the plant looks healthy. Crisp leaves and dry flowers tell a different story when close up. Early in the fall I added a...

Feb 22
2 min

A Car Wash Devotional

Missing the entrance, I turned into the lot next to the church. It was a warm February day and the car wash was full. Clearly, I needed a...

Dec 16, 2022
5 min

Opening Credits - A Matthew 1 Devotional

The silver screen gleams. As we sit in silence, a story unfolds. Through film our emotions entangle with those of the characters....

Oct 30, 2022
7 min

Look to the Skies: A Devotional

Running out the back door and looking up to the sky we sought the source of the powerful rumble. This is one of my favorite memories. As...

Oct 26, 2022
2 min

The Way of Love: Ephesians 5:1-2

Memories of Diana demonstrate the way of love found in Ephesians 5:1-2.

Jun 23, 2022
3 min

Halfhearted Lessons and Wholehearted Obedience

Step on one side, hold the wall, scrape your boot through the brush area. Repeat with the other boot. When I explained this to a toddler...

Apr 21, 2022
3 min

I Want to Go to Church!

When I pick up my cousin’s three-year-old for church, she jumps up and down! She will ask her family if she is going to church and grins...

Sep 6, 2021
4 min

Why is my life so broken?

Broken things are messy. The other night, wind toppled over the mini-greenhouse I have outside. A pot shattered. Dirt and shards...

Jun 30, 2021
4 min

Waiting: The Catalpa Tree

In the spring, my cousin spotted a dry tree in my parents’ yard. He said that my dad would need to cut it down. It looked totally dead....

May 30, 2021
3 min

Love One Another?

Sarah and I went on a walk one bright day. My sunscreen ended up in my eyes. The combination of contact lenses, sunscreen, and sunshine...

Apr 6, 2021
2 min

My Shopping Mindset Wars Against Reality

When I could hardly see over the counter, I remember shopping at K-Mart. That store had everything. I was convinced that one day I would...

Mar 2, 2021
2 min

A Glorious Mud Puddle

It was the sort of day that early winter brings. The dirt road was frozen earlier, but by the time the sun started to sink, there were...

Dec 31, 2020
2 min

Your Place in History: Opening the Gift of Today

Have you ever wondered your place in history? Why were you born when and where you were? The close of a year can make us marvel. Have I...

Nov 8, 2020
2 min

Waiting for Lilacs

After two unexpected funerals in the last month, I’m longing to see something beautiful. People I love are aching. Crisp snow and barren...

Sep 19, 2020
3 min

Ephesians 6:10-13 Devotional

Nations at war after decades of pain are in our world today. It wasn’t something I thought about while living in Seoul. Once in a while a...

Sep 13, 2020
5 min

Serving the Lord, Ephesians 6:5-9

I love God’s Word. The Armor of God is found in Ephesians 6, and it is such a good reminder on who God is and who we are in and through...

Aug 30, 2020
4 min

For This Is Right

“This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord during the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: ’Go to the Rekabite...

Aug 21, 2020
3 min

Christ and the Church: Ephesians 5:22-33

Weddings are beautiful events. Healthy marriages are worked at. Choosing a ring, bridal gown, location, photographer, and who to invite...

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