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Distraction of Daily Demands

By Peg Arnold | July 15, 2023 |

Daily devotions provide that time of refueling. It is when we can connect more profoundly with our Lord Jesus through His word, study, reflection, and prayer. When we fix our eyes on Him daily, He can fill us with His wisdom, strength, and peace.

Distraction of Dolphins

By Peg Arnold | June 8, 2023 |

With all my heart, I am waiting, Lord, for you! I trust your promises. Psalms 130:5 CEV We were sitting on the ship’s balcony, savoring our morning coffee and watching the sun dance on the waves, when my husband jumped up and shouted, “There’s one!” “What? Where?” I cried, not knowing what he was seeing.…

Distraction of Donkeys

By Peg Arnold | April 5, 2020 |

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 Discipline 2019 #devotion

By Peg Arnold | January 3, 2019 |

“He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 It’s the beginning of a new year and once again, I am contemplating what new goals I want to set. Will it be losing weight, starting a…

Distraction of Donkeys 2018 #devotion

By Peg Arnold | March 29, 2018 |

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…

Distraction of Demands

By Peg Arnold | August 21, 2014 |

God is fair and just; He corrects the misdirected, sends them in the right direction. He gives the rejects his hand and leads them step-by-step. Psalm 25:8 & 9 MSG The end of summer is nearing and, although the weather is still beautiful and inviting, fall commitments and routines are beginning to dominate my days.…