Devotions
From Trials to Testimony: Sharing God’s Love in Your Caregiving Journey
This passage is part of David’s Song of Thanks as he and the Levites brought the ark of the covenant to the city of David. He was celebrating, giving thanks to God who had brought his people through every trial. They played music with harps and lyres, dressed in fine linen robes, blew the shofar, and danced down the street in celebration. No one in the city could have missed that testimony.
A Caregiver’s Testimony of Joy, Peace, and Unshakable Hope
One day in 2016 I headed down to the doctor’s office to have an anatomy scan for my third child. Having done this twice before, I didn’t ask my husband to join me. I dropped off the older kids with a friend and looked forward to a few minutes of “me time.” Instead of relaxation, I received news that my daughter had a heart defect and that I would need to see cardiology the following Monday.
Faith in Action: How Caregiving Reflects Your Relationship with God
Caregiving strips us bare and exposes what is real in our faith. When routines are relentless and strength is limited, it becomes harder to rely on appearances or easy answers. What remains is our genuine belief. Ecclesiastes brings us back to the heart of our faith–a steady devotion to God and keeping his commandments.
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When Caregivers Feel Stuck: Trusting God to Make a Way
There are times as a family caregiver that we feel stuck. We don’t know which way is forward, we feel cornered by impossible situations, and we wonder when the pressure will be alleviated. Then fear makes us wonder if God is still working in our lives.
Running, Returning, and Redemption: A Caregiver Devotion from Jonah
Caregiving can be an isolating experience. Moments of doubt creep in when we have no one around to encourage us to stay rooted in the Word of God or to pray. Add in a dash of frustration, a pinch of exhaustion, and it is a recipe to wonder if we are beyond the compassionate care of God.
Jesus Our Advocate: Hope for Caregivers Who Fall Short
Caregiving brings out the best in us. It can also bring out the worst, if we are being honest. Fatigue, frustration, guilt and impatience can start to take over for compassion, love, and kindness. You may even find yourself thinking, “I shouldn’t behave this way…I should be stronger…I should be more patient.”
God’s Wisdom for Hard Choices: A Caregiver’s Advent Reflection
At the end of his life, King David had his son Solomon anointed as the next king over Israel. Then he admonished him to keep to the ways of the LORD, walking in his statutes, his rules, his commandments and his testimonies. David knew personally how important it was to not break God’s commandments and he made certain he passed along this lesson to his son.
The Shepherd King Who Points to Christ: An Advent Devotion
Yesterday we talked about the time the Israelites told their prophet Samuel they wanted him to anoint a king to rule over them. God sent a man to Samuel that would save his people from the Philistines. Saul looked the part: he was handsome, tall, and from a wealthy family, however, his heart was not for the LORD.
When Fear Drives Our Decisions: Hope for Caregivers
The people of Israel wanted a king. They told their prophet, Samuel, that they wanted him to appoint someone that would “judge us like all nations.” We see in Chapter 9 that they get Saul who was a man of good looks, tall stature, and from a wealthy family. He was just what the people wanted—but he was not what they needed.
God’s Faithfulness Through Generations: Preparing for Christ
This story is one of my favorites. There are so many things I could say about it in relation to Advent. Most often, authors point out the kinsman redeemer Boaz and how it reflects the way Jesus redeems us. However, my mind is stuck on something else today—genealogies.
Faith Before the Breakthrough: An Advent Devotion
The people of Jericho had already heard of the mighty works God had done for Israel bringing them out of Egypt and they were afraid. Even as a pagan people they could recognize that the LORD God ruled in the heavens above and the earth below. It is no surprise that they shut up the city inside and out when they saw the Israelites coming to camp outside their walls.
The Greatest Commandment: Preparing Your Heart This Advent
The Ten Commandments, also known as part of the Mosaic Law, were given to Israel shortly after their escape from Egypt. The other two parts of the Mosaic law detail the ordinances and plan Israel used to build, then worship in the tabernacle, make offerings, and host festivals. These laws reveal the character of a holy God, as well as set his followers apart from other nations.