Distraction Devotions

Distraction of Disruption

By pegarnold | May 20, 2020 |

God is on that path in front going before me. If I let disruptions distract me, I’ll wander off the road and end up self-absorbed.

Distraction of the Dawn

By Peg Arnold | April 17, 2020 |

Sometimes our burdens blind our ability to experience the peace and joy that the Lord wants to give us.

Would I have come away from that experience knowing that I had just witnessed the presence of the Living God? Or would I have been more enamored, like a child, with waving of the palm branches, the excitement of the crowd, and even the donkey?

I hope that I would have the awareness of the presence of my Savior and savor the experience of standing on Holy Ground.

Distraction of Debris

By pegarnold | February 25, 2020 |

I know there are times when I face overwhelming situations that seem impossible to separate the mess from the stress, the burdens from the needs, or the inconveniences from the obligations. However there are promises, hope, and strength to be found in our times of struggle and confusion.

Distraction of Dust

By pegarnold | January 16, 2020 |

The picture above hung on the wall of my children’s nursery, a baby gift from my college room-mate. Little did I know how much this simple verse expressed a life time struggle for me.

Distraction of Delivery

By pegarnold | December 20, 2019 |

I look at the first Christmas and how little Mary and Joseph had when Jesus was born. I am sure they did not feel prepared for the massive responsibility on their shoulders, but they continued to trust the Lord and His plan.

Distraction of Dentists

By Peg Arnold | August 8, 2019 |

Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:11 It has been over 50 years since that unfortunate airborne experience, but I still remember it as if it were yesterday. We lived in a house next door to a church and…

Distraction of Moving-Distraction Devotion

By Peg Arnold | July 10, 2019 |

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 Rick and I just returned from a trip to MD. It still feels like home, but I didn’t feel homesick, if that makes sense. Connecting with dear friends and family was the…

Distraction of Daily Devotions

By Peg Arnold | May 29, 2019 |

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 Since Easter I have had the opportunity to travel with both friends and family. I just returned from…

Distraction of Doubt

By Peg Arnold | April 25, 2019 |

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”Matthew 14:31 Have you ever been in a situation where you are asked to step out of your comfort zone? During those times, do you feel that you have not been equipped with the abilities or the confidence to complete…