Raisins & Apples Bible Devotional & more
Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples. (Song of Songs 2:5)
Took another walk to the shoreline this morning and really enjoyed the tranquility of a Saturday morning. There is something magical about the sound of the ocean waves. The rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the shore is powerful yet calming. It's like a reminder that no matter what challenges we face, the ocean… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/7/23: Finding Strength In Quietness
Give thanks for three blessed years of full-time ministry! I took a morning walk by the water to celebrate this special day. It was a nice break from the rain, and thankful for the quiet time that allowed me to reflect on the ups and downs in the past three years and see the Lord’s… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/6/23: Three Blessed Years of Full-Time Ministry
First things first. I got my best breakfast combo on a rainy morning - coffee, pastry, and the Bible. In Luke 10:42, Jesus said to Martha, “few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” I recently came across the phrase, “good… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/5/23: Choose What is Better
The storm is here today! All I can hear now is the sound of the howling wind, the pouring rain, and the lovely tune of the wind chime out there in my backyard. I’ve always admired the calmness of the wind chimes. Even on the windiest day, they can remain calm and sing that beautiful… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/4/23: Sing Like a Wind Chime in the Wind
Another big storm is in the forecast tomorrow, so today, I cleared the fallen leaves off my backyard to keep them from clogging the floor drain and standing water. When I finished the work, I took some time to enjoy my clean backyard. Suddenly I found my white gerbera daisy has already bloomed. Then… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/3/23 – In His Time
Giving thanks for the morning walk with my bestie today and was thrilled to spot these colorful mushrooms! Think of Smurf or Mario Cart! It's fantastic thinking that no one planted these mushrooms, but they just showed up overnight after the rain. Their vibrant colors and cute shape are so attractive. Yet the more colorful… Continue reading Daily Grace 1/2/23 – The Wild Colorful Mushrooms
16 And when Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus, into his royal palace, in the tenth month, which is the month of Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign, 17 the king loved Esther more than all the women, and she won grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so… Continue reading Esther: The Chosen Queen (Esther 2:16-18 Devotional)
Raisins & Apples Bible Devotional & more 