Is this a hard day for you? We would love to pray for you. “‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise— ‘so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’” (Ephesians 6:2-3) Some reading today’s devotional find it easy to honor, love, and respect your mother....... >Read More

Tags: Barbara Alpert, Bible, Devotional, Ephesians 6:2-3, forgive, God, honor mother, Mother's Day, Women

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How can we pray for you today?  “The Lord is my shepherd…” (Psalm 23:1a) “We interrupt this program…” and then comes the latest news flash from a radio or television station. We may hear an important piece of information, but occasionally the bit of news affects our lives only minimally. After the news comes another announcement,...... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, God, Marilyn Ehle, Psalm 23:1, regular programming, shepherd, Women

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If Mother’s Day is a challenging day for you, come talk to a mentor.  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:28 & 29b) It was Sunday morning, Mother’s Day. As the Woman’s Pastor, I was greeting women at the back of the church. One woman took my... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, gail rodgers, God, Matthew 11:28-29, Mother's Day, unspoken pain, Women

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What story are you telling about yourself? Take today’s lesson to see if it’s time for an edit. “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, God, Julie Cosgrove, renewing the mind, Romans 12:1-2, weight, Women

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Who is Jesus to you?  “One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”  But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done...... >Read More

Tags: Bible, criminal, Devotional, faith, God, Jesus, save, Suzanne Benner, Women

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Can we pray for you today?  “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) Jesus has given you a promise and a gift. YOU have been given this gift.  It’s the gift of peace. Do... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, fear, gail rodgers, God, Holy Spirit, John 14:27, peace, stress, Women

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The Hurting Church: Why we get hurt and hurt others. “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” (James 5:16, NLV) Have you noticed how perfect people LOOK at church? They seem to have no problems, no messiness.  ...... >Read More

Tags: Bible, church, community, Devotional, God, hurt, James 5:16, Kristi Huseby, mask, Women

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