Distraction Devotions

Distraction of Lost Diamonds

By Peg Arnold | August 26, 2021 |

I had an ache in my heart as we arrived to our destination. Rick reminded me that we couldn’t do anything more and prayed with me to try and ease my anxiety.

Distraction of Drifts

By Peg Arnold | March 26, 2021 |

Sometimes my intentions drift like snow.

Distraction of Defeat

By Peg Arnold | November 23, 2020 |

Sometimes the most disappointing defeats have taught me the greatest lessons in flexibility, perseverance, tenacity, integrity, and dedication.

Distraction of Dorms

By Peg Arnold | August 21, 2020 |

Could God completely protect her from harm? No, but I remembered that He loves her more than me. In fact He loved her first.

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 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 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…