Today's Devotion: Friday, May 15, 2026 The Passage: Mark 4:39"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Today did not start out as planned. Usually, I wake up before my alarm to get a head start on the day, … Continue reading Calm in the Storm
Experiences
Love From An Empty Cup
Mother’s Day – May 10, 2026Today’s devotion will be a little different. I’m taking a trip back in time to May 10, 1974. It was a sunny, warm Friday afternoon.Connie, a single mother of three, was fixing herself a bowl of cereal while waiting for her children to arrive home from school. It was a … Continue reading Love From An Empty Cup
He Heals
I am sure many of you are aware of my recent accident, in which I fell from the top step of my back porch nearly two weeks ago. Thankfully, my injuries were limited to surface wounds. As I lay on the ground, getting my wits about me, I couldn't help but say "Thank You Jesus!" … Continue reading He Heals
A Prayer for My Friends
The adversary strong among us,Lord please hear our cry.The pain is great as strength is waning,We call with tear filled eyes. Our understanding difficult,moving through the days.Your loving Hand we feel Lord, yet eyes are blinded by the haze. A heart is breaking from the fear,the outcome we don't know.Help us see Lord Help us … Continue reading A Prayer for My Friends
Cookbook of Life
I cannot tell you how old this cookbook is. It's been used for a lot of the same recipes over the years, typically homemade sweets.This morning I was making buttercream frosting for a cake I had made last night.The cookbook was open and laying on the stove. I had turned the burner on to heat … Continue reading Cookbook of Life
When the Coffee Gets Cold
When the Coffee Gets Cold This keeps going through my mind this morning. We wake with the intent of going about our day.For me, I love the quiet time of the morning. Just Coffee and Jesus as I know many do.Today was no different, my coffee always gets cold because I don't live alone. Today … Continue reading When the Coffee Gets Cold
Life Cycles
It's 4am and I finally gave up on sleep.Once again, my mind races. With age I'm noticing that I'm aware of more funerals than birthday parties. I hear of more serious health issues than colds and chicken pox. Life cycles.I am now closer to the end than the beginning. So many questions still unanswered but … Continue reading Life Cycles
IN THE QUIET
Some days your heart just aches.Some days you just wonder why.Some days you have a sense of sadnes you just can't explain.Some days are just hard and you don't know why but you keep smiling and you keep moving. IN THE QUIET Quietly I struggle,I need to hear Your voice.My mind so full of clutter,to … Continue reading IN THE QUIET
Finding God in the Little Things 