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The Light of Truthfeatured

Confessing our sins is a vital part of our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ. It is part of a divine process that clears the dirty sin clutter from our hearts and enables our relationship with Almighty God. Confession is not easy for me. Confessing not only the sins I have committed but also my Read more

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From Gratitude to Generosityfeatured

After writing my last devotional on gratitude, I began to think the linkage between gratitude and generosity. In 1 Corinthians 9:7 the apostle Paul says, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  I find it difficult to Read more

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Gift of Gratitudefeatured

In Sarah Young’s book, Jesus Listens, her June 16 prayer says, “Please help me to view my life through a grid of gratitude.” The phrase, grid of gratitude, immediately grabbed my attention as a worthy spiritual practice but also as compelling visual image to paint. As I began to ponder, reminders of God’s desire for Read more

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Magnify & Multiplyfeatured

In Luke’s gospel, we learn of Mary’s response to the news that she was pregnant with the Son of God. In the poem that is now known as the Magnificat Mary says, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” (Luke 1:46-47 (NKJV)). I have been thinking about the Read more

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Theme of Our Praisefeatured

Jesus told us “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). I’m pretty sure all of us can relate to that.  We face many troubles in our lives and sometime those troubles are mountain-sized (as depicted in this painting). So, how do we deal with difficulties large and small? King David, who was described by Read more

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Friendsfeatured

As we have moved through this season of Lent, I have been thinking about God’s mercy. Mercy flows out of love and the events of Good Friday are a vivid reminder the extent of God’s love and mercy. On that day Jesus bore a punishment that he didn’t deserve, so that you and I don’t Read more

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Shining Brightlyfeatured

My original intent for this painting was not particularly spiritual. I wanted something new to hang over our bed, so I began to create a landscape using mostly fabrics. The painting needed a focal point, so I cut out some paper to create a sun. As I worked to refine the painting, I began to Read more

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Jesus Quality Lovefeatured

During the Christmas season, I spent some time thinking about the enormity of God’s love. God asked his Son to humble himself by taking on the limitations of the human body and beginning his earthly life in a dirty barn. About thirty-three years later, that Son sacrificed his life on the cross, paying the price Read more

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So Lovedfeatured

The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are a season of conflict. Our Christian faith celebrates the birth of the one in whom all enduring hope, love, joy, and peace reside – Jesus. Concurrently, our consumer culture tries to convince us that we will find love, joy, peace and hope when we invest in festive decorations, Read more

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