Distraction 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…
Distraction 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…
The 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…
Distraction 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…
Distraction of Denial
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 It’s nearing the end of Lent, the 40 day period of time (not counting Sundays) which many faiths use to prepare themselves for the celebration of Easter. In my…
Distraction of Drifts #devotion
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. Proverbs 17:24 While nestled in my warm cozy home, watching the snow accumulate and drift with the latest storm, I am relishing this gift of time. Snow days can be a beautiful distraction, if I don’t have…
Distraction of Disease and Difficulties #devotion
Today’s devotion is brought to you by a dear friend, Nancy. She is always a source of inspiration to me. I pray you are encouraged and strengthened by the way God has worked in her life. “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to…
Distraction of Dust 2 #devotion
Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment and the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 The words on the picture above hung on the wall of my children’s nursery,…
Distraction of “Doing” #devotion
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured all these…
Distraction of Disappointment #Devotion
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6: 20-21 I am very honored to share this devotion with you. It was written by my brother, Ray…