Devotions for the Distracted Heart

Sunset over the town

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…
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Parade

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…
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Grave of Merrill - Rev. Donald H. 1920-2013 - ardis M. 1921-2012

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…
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Sunrise by the palmtree

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…
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Photo of person looking up at a cross

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…
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Cleanse me with hyssop and I will be clean. Wash me and I shall be as white as snow. - Psalms 52:7

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…
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Trees and clouded

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…
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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…
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Nativity scene

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…
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Photo of a Christmas tree

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,…
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