A Devotion May Be Someone's Only Bible

The Spirit in Our Souls

Spirit and Soul is all about eternity. Life ever after with a God who has prepared a place in advance for us. Dig into the Word. Search out your heart. Contemplate where you will spend eternity. . .then choose to offer your life to God.

Let There Be Light



The Mighty Weapon of Truth



Children of the Light



A Present Help



Keep Your Tag Up



Fixate Our Hearts



You Are Everything to Me



Timing of the Seashell



A Different Season



A Fly in the Ointment



Take My Hand



Things Will Get Worse



Perfectly Scarred



Bay Watch



Feeling Forgotten by God



Pillars of Love



Rooted in Christ



If I Can Make it Through



The Shepherd’s Voice



Caring for God’s Creation



All Creatures of Our God



We Don’t Need a Talking Donkey



Sowing with Tears, Reaping with Shouts



Let’s Repeat



Put on the New



The Baby in the Manger Waits



The Intention



Living in the Light



Be a Person of Action and Wisdom



More than Thankful



An Anxious Battle



God’s Mantle



The Shift



Be Thankful ANYWAY



A Stained-Glass Window



Remnants



Out of Reach



The Donkey



Tell Him



The Power of Prayer



Holding the High Ground



Inward Renewal



Pastor Shepherd



Kingdom Greats



Torrents



An Attitude of Gratitude



No Connection



Relationship Reality



The Tear Catcher



Life-giving Laughter



The Beauty of Brokenness



Watch That Sneaky Pride



Looking Forward



Tea Party



Our Best Bet



Cast Your Burdens



Never the Same



Heavenly-Minded Suffering



Watching and Waiting



Are You Hurting Yourself?



Sharing in Christ’s Sufferings



Share What You Know



Dealing with Temptation



What Is Worship?



Whispers



How Thin the Line



Too Much of a Golf Champ



A New Beginning



Snow White—No, Not That One



A Friend Closer Than a Brother



Satisfy Your Heart



What Can I Do?



The Misdeed



Love Don’t Hate



Are You Enthusiastic about Your Purpose?



Love Is Sweet



New Year, New You



What’s Your Foundation?



God’s Bright Light



Surrounded



Sin Gets in the Way



Thankful for What?



My Hair’s Story



Life’s Ups and Downs



Exchanging Worrying for Praying



We Are the Light of the World



Headstrong



Unleashing the Power Within



Some People Believe Anything



Run Your Own Race



Packed Bags



Receiving the Gift



Weight of Glory



Sharing the Dark Experiences



Be Kind



Sometimes God Says No



Always a Win



SOS – Save Our Ship



Dealing with Offense



Travel Troubles



Needing Water



What to Do



Celebrate Your Freedom



Mind Reading



But It’s So Tiny



Refusing to Be Discouraged



Cleansing the Heart



Super Snakes



Is the Story Really Good?



One Community under God



The Cover Up



Losing My Mind



Stand Firm



The Golden Psalm



Open Hands



Welcome to Hope



Get Out of the Attic



Stronger than Dirt



Good Luck with This One



Satan's Zombie Children



Grace Woke Us



Water the Trees



In God's Presence



Finish the Work



The Light of the World



Contagious Giving



Pondering the Past



Get Ready



Self-Discovery



Earth at Half-Mast



Worshiping Before the Manger



A Treasure to Share



Focus



What are You Doing Here?



Banking on Thankfulness



I Want to Show You Something



Sweet Words



Remember Where You're Going



Light in the Darkness



Stay in Your Lane



Reach for Unity



Parental Suffering



The Sun Always Rises



Unfinished Work



Asking in God's Name



Watch the Intent



The Ultimate Choice



A Grieving Heart



The Greatest Communicator



Under the Covers



A Divine Revelation



A Familiar Face



The Best Treasure



Love Is Kind



Taking a Spiritual Sounding



Let Love Win



God Doesn't Wear Earplugs



Dealing with Disappointment



Character Versus Cologne



The Uninvited Guest



Secure in God’s Lap



Jesus and the Homeless



God's Remodeling Business



God Calls Through the Universe



Falsely Accused



Answering the Call



Seeing Through God’s Eyes



Out of Power



God's Candy-Coated Treasures



Walking with God



FOMO That Counts



Life on a Clothesline



Hurtling the Hurdles



Dead Flies, Character, and Pride



The Psalm 23 Sandwich



Muffin Motivational Management



Watching Suffering from Afar



Canceling the Me Culture



Don't Let Fear Steer the Ship



God Will Not Delay



A Heart Restored



Comfort for the Soul



The Sacrifice of Christmas



Lessons from a Summer Houseguest



A Lighthouse for the Birds



Psyche and Physique



Thanksgiving Gratitude, Gratefulness, and Love



Cry to the Great Shepherd



My Love Letter



Walk the Line



Worshipping Productivity Instead of God



With Thanksgiving



The Bible Is Still Alive



Thirsting for God



More than Enough



The Threaded Needle



Before You



I'm In



Where Is God?



Craving Community



Dr. Jesus



My Piety Stall



Stand for Truth



Personal Battle



Best-Laid Plans and One Strange Text



Roses and Forgiveness



Watching Our Words



A Lesson from Izzy



Get Back Up



Fast Learners



Deep Rooted Growth



Gloom into Glory



Dare to Draw Near



A Firm Foundation



Jesus Loves



Better with Age



The Forever Friend



Progress Takes Time



Never Lost



We Ain't Defeated Yet



Three Lessons from My Dog



Death Road or Life Road



The Uncomfortableness of Change



Deja Vu



God Wants Us to Be Happy



No Baggage Beyond This Point



The Plank in My Eye



Measuring Our Worth



Giving in Secret



Do You Trust Me?



He Almost Died



Matthew Trees



Simply Simplifying



Cicadas Only Sing When It's Hot



Celebrate His Birth



Show Me the Way



Life: The Great Melodrama



The Disease of Complaining



Rejoice Always



Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord Will Provide



A Horrific Weekend



Digital Disciples



By Grace



Hanging by a Thread



Set Free



God, Our Rock



Brain Blahs and a Bird’s Nest



Memory



Jesus Loves People



Live for Others



What's Behind Your Door?



Replanting Oaks



We're in This Together



Get the Rot Out



Crowd vs. Creator



Hand-Me-Down Influence



Presentation Matters



I Saw Him



Discernment for Investments



Do You See Me?



The Freedom of Forgiveness



Kick 'Em Out



Keep a Good Record



A Heart That Loves



God Looks at the Heart



Parable of the Weevils



Stand in Faith



Some Days Are like That



Walking Wounded



Technology Changed on Me



Throwing Stones



Reprogram Your Thinking



Kissing Boo-Boos



Is Money Worth It



Good from Bad



Fake People



Flourishing



Give and Receive



Embrace His Call



I Hope I'm Good Enough



Growing Good Fruit



Choose to Rejoice



Run to Win



Sips of Living Water



The Weeping Willow



Christmas Changes



Rejected Gifts



But What Will They Think



The Man Who Cut Off His Arm



Be Thankful



Old Faithful



Painful Rejection



Rocky Road



Lighthouses and Cannons



Silly Geese



Faking Fine No More



Keep Trying



Walking as a Duck



No, Never Alone



The Secret Place



Rolled Away



Who Sings Your Praise?



Run to Win



Unexpected Gift



Fear Drowns Out Trust



Being There



Hen in a Woodpile



Worship in a Foreign Place



Torrential Waves



Joseph's Other Coat



An Answer to Coronavirus



Holy Whispers



Where Wisdom Begins



Circumcision of the Heart



Garbage Balloons



Little Bird, Little Bird



Building a Wall



Feeling Cranky?



Remember Who You Are



When Someone Doesn't Like Us



Better than Flowers



When We Need God to Forgive…Again



Your Signet Ring



His Only Son



Jeweled Chicken Sandals



Joyful Giving



Jesus Is Ubiquitous



Be Still



Where's Nemo?



What if I’m Assigned Her Feet?



The Invitation



Kicked for No Reason



He Loves Me



Spiritual Vision



Read the Bible



Divine Regard for the Needy



Where the Spirit of the Lord Is



Time to Let Go



Spontaneity



Bah Humbug or Joy to the World



Strangers



Containers of Living Water



The Harvest Is Ready



Remembering God's Words



Not for the Praise of Others



Maybe It's Because They Don't Know You



Washing Away the Shame



Take Time to Rest



The Chase



A Hug Sent from God



Little Gifts and Blessings



Loving Through Suicide



Social Media Feed



The Cure for Weak Faith



A Little Dirt Hurts



The Vacuum Needs Help



It Only Costs a Dime



God Is Banking on You



Shivers of Delight



I Am a Worrywart



Insert Foot



Shaken but Not Destroyed



No Mistakes



What We Do for Freedom



Pray for Rain



Kept in Perfect Peace



Fear, Voices, and Insecurity



Crying in a River



Embrace Your Season



Transformative Hope



Balance



As Cold as Turkey



Wrapped in Bitterness



Angels on Duty



What's in Your Toolbox?



Everything to God's Glory



Steadfast



Opinions



Cockroaches and Light



The Other Report



A New Name



Barbecue!



How Do You Smell?



LOVE IS. . .



Wounds or Scars



A Healing Pain



See, Hear, Care, and Go



Traveling Partners



Better than a Car Wash



Thorns and Thistles



Thank You, Son



Joy to the World



God Appointment



Awestruck at the Falls



Thinking the Right Thoughts



Grateful for Grace



Attitudes Grow



You Can't Imprison the Word



It's Warmer Nearer the Heat Source



Walking with God



Groundhog Day



My Provider



Try, Try Again



Your First Thought



Hopeful Future



A Homogenized Life



Living the Call



The Perceivable God



I Forget to Pray



God's Surprise



Our Refuge



A Beautiful Thing



Bloom Where You're Planted



Our Father's Love



On the Way



Metamorphosis



Cross on the Ceiling



Time to Say Yes



Standing Still



Loudspeakers



Ageless Gems



The Power of God's Word



If My Bible Disappeared



Hiding from God



Look for the Light



Without Love I Am Nothing



On Guard



Testing the Limits



Choose the Good Part



Use Your Words



He Loves Me



Receiving with Love



Hidden Light



Facing Adversity God's Way



Check Point



Journey Race



Focus Less on the "Why's"



What Do We Know?



Wal-Mart Theology



Are You Heaven Bound?



Words Have Power



Never Quit Pursuing Jesus



Isolation, the Worst Enemy



The Inclusive Message of Christ



Fruitcake Fear



Sovereign over Struggle



Evaluating Self



Always Thankful



Strongholds



Joint Heirs with Christ



Purposeful Fatigue



A Willing Servant



When I Am Afraid



You're a Keeper



No Other Name



Slivers of Blue Sky



Hopeful Goodness



Satisfied



The Windmill



Rejoicing When God Isn't Blessing



Reach Out and Help



Creation Cries



Be Careful What You Taste



Why Are You Down My Soul?



The ER Encounter



Holy Favor



Accepting Others



Constant Among Change



God Fixes Messes



Beautiful Feet



Good Comforting



Surrounded by Enemies



Housing Hassle



Jesus in a Changing World



Commit Your Plans to God



Waiting



Gentleness and Respect



God's in Charge



The Story of You



My New Life



Little Elephants, Big Difference



The Secret Path to Fulfillment



Beautiful Death



Trust in the Midst of Difficulty



When I Am Afraid



Martha Learns a Lesson



A Smooth Transition



Just a Nice Little Old Lady



Hospitals Are Great Teachers



The Broken Vessel



Beauty for Ashes



The Gift of Thanks



Drained to Be Filled



Ready or Not



Greatness in the Kingdom



It's About Love



The Seed



Bartering Red Quarters



The Indescribable Gift



Thankful for It All



Half Empty, Half Full



Envy Has a Color: Black



Dippers, Strippers, and Equippers



As I Was Saying



Have a Perfect Day



Ms. Gherardini



A Hidden Life



Led by His peace



A Poison Apple a Day



Giving the Finger



Work As If You Mean It



Purify Your Barrels



Give Blood; Save a Life



Whom Are You Really Wrestling?



War Strategy



Spiritual Autopsy



Breath of Life



The Parable of Grace



Anticipation



Free from Chains



White Tiles and Scuff Marks



Love Poured Out



Birds of a Feather



Dive or Drown



Put It on Mute



Good Tidings



Hope in the Hurting



Prewashed Genes



Needle in a Haystack



Building Blocks



The Awk Talk



A Time of Suffering



Our Father Listens



Don't Be a Soil Inspector



The Little Man's Amen



United We Stand



Wait and Worry - the Sugar and Spice of Life



Finding the Good



Self-Love vs. God?s Love



Oh, To Be Rich



The Benefits of Abundance



Embrace Or Face



Fight Smarter, Not Harder



Transitions Bring Different Provisions



We Want What We Want



Lives of Virtue



Jesus Is What Christmas Is All About



Christmas Azalea



Journalist Covers History's Greatest Event



Nine Simple Words



Where Is Baby Jesus?



Thankful Despite...



A Gardner's Wish



Gold Mound



Manners Matter



Holy Whitening



Do Not Be Weary



Good News in Bad Times



A Good Place



Brown Evergreen Needles



Forever Young



Hearing Snow Fall



Letting Go of Control



Stretch for the Light



The Day the Brick Wall Fell



No Place to Hide



Blind Belief



Sabotage



Sifted Like Wheat



Soaking up God's Word



Speed Bumps



The Nets



The Power of Praying for Each Other



Desert Wanderings



The Help of My Countenance



The Bride of Christ



Stand Back and Watch



Made to Thrive



It's Impossible to Please Him



Wake Up



Be Yourself and the Whole World Will Know



Fill up Please



The Eye Is a Lamp



A Higher Perspective



Entangled



Crumpled Mess



You Choose



We, Like Sheep



The Bridge



What You Don't Know Can Hurt You



To the Servants of the World



When Words Don't Come



Expecting the Closeness



But We've Always Done It That Way



Seeds Worth Planting



Get Me Out of Here



Supporting Roles



Happy New Year for What Is to Come



Christmas Joy - He Said, She Said



What If



No More Runny Spots



The Christian Christmas



It Took a Chimp



Be a Friend, Make a Friend



Share God's Wisdom



Who's in Control



Sunrise Reflections



Beauty from Ashes



We Are What We Eat



Some Like It Hot



No Power



A Higher Rock



Behind the Scenes



KeepLooking



The Ping



True Healing



Even Before



How to Win Over the Acquiring Editor



Defeat Writing Obstacles



One Writer's Battle Plan for Success