Archive for February 2022
The Gift of Grace
I am currently in a weekly Bible study with a group of women. We did not know each other before starting the study and we are a somewhat diverse group…
Read MoreHealing
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.” 3 John 1:2 …
Read MorePracticing the Presence of God
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 There are moments when God breezes into our…
Read MoreWho Is My Neighbor?
In our teachings we are taught about the importance of loving God and loving each other. Jesus referred to these as the greatest commandments (Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and…
Read MoreReflections During Black History Month
This is Black History Month. The question begs, “why does there need to be a month specified for black history?” Why do we not just teach history, inclusive history, truthful…
Read MoreRooted in Love
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” Ephesians 3:17 February is…
Read MoreIt’s a Complicated World We Live In Today
As I began in prayer to write this devotion, I was thinking about the complicated world we live in. I never envisioned myself trying to run a healthcare facility in…
Read MoreA Mid-Winter “Pep Talk”
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in…
Read MoreThe Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us
“The one who existed from the beginning is the one we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He…
Read MoreMore Than We Can Ask or Imagine
The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated…
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