Posts by Peg Arnold
Distraction of Darkness #bluechristmasdevotion
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never live in darkness. They will have the light that gives life.” John 8:12 At this time of the year our world is filled with Christmas lights, music, decorations, baking, trees and gift giving. The calendars overflow with parties, programs and obligations…
Read MoreDistraction of Dough #devotion
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 How fun it is to have toddlers around during the Christmas season. I remember one year having the gift of my twin grandchildren with us for an extended stay. They delighted in every little detail…
Read MoreDistractions of Displays-A Christmas Village
Guest Writer- Cathy Wyne Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 My father loved to create a village under the Christmas tree each year; however, he was relegated to…
Read MoreDistraction Of Deals #devotion
. . . it was by the generosity of God, the free giving of the grace of one man Jesus Christ, that the love of God overflowed for the benefit of all men. Romans 5:15b Have I got a deal for you! Buy one get one free! Entire store 50% off! Free gift to…
Read MoreDistraction of Drug Abuse- Broken Spirit
Guest Blog Entry- Susan Randall is a dear friend who God has gifted as an author and hospice nurse. She is published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, medical journals and a youth devotional. I pray her devotion is meaningful to you. When you are praying about something that seems hopeless or absolutely unchanging in your…
Read MoreDistraction of Dirt #devotion
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7 Spring Cleaning! What a job! It seems that each year I spend hours cleaning all the outside areas so we can relax and enjoy them throughout the summer. The deck, patio, chairs, tables, grill, and…
Read MoreDistraction of the Dawn 2018 #devotion
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the…
Read MoreDistraction of Donkeys 2018 #devotion
A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the…
Read MoreThe Distraction of the Dash #devotion
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4,5 How did you start this new year? Did you take time to reflect on the past 12 months? Did you rejoice in your…
Read MoreDistraction of Defragmentation #devotion
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:19 I was so excited this year to put some new pictures on my WOW ministry website and start writing fresh…
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