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Devotion: The Courage to Wait

March 24, 2026 Scripture: Psalm 27:14 - "Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord."  This Psalm is a heartfelt plea for divine presence during times of distress, transitioning from desperate prayer to confident waiting. David seeks God’s "face" (intimacy) rather than just His hand, relying on… Continue reading Devotion: The Courage to Wait

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Blog Post: The Blessed Chariot: Living as a Vessel for God’s Glory

When I was younger, I imagined my life in my later years as a walking, running, dancing adventure. I had a mental itinerary of all the places I would go and the things I would do. I never pictured my feet resting on the footplates of a wheelchair, looking out at the world from a… Continue reading Blog Post: The Blessed Chariot: Living as a Vessel for God’s Glory

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Bible Devotion: The Fire of Devotion

March 23, 2026 Romans 12:9-11 calls believers to a lifestyle of authentic love, intense spiritual fervor, and persistent prayer. It demands that our love for others be sincere, our service to God be zealous rather than lazy, and our prayer life be defined by constant steadfastness and dependence on Him.  Scripture: “Never be lacking in zeal,… Continue reading Bible Devotion: The Fire of Devotion

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Blog Post: Jeff Steinberg – Guest Speaker at my church

I was so blessed today by the opportunity to witness the testimony and talent of "A Masterpiece in Progress" when I attended the Sunday Morning Service at Eagles Nest Baptist Church in Fruitland Park Florida (enbcfamily.org). They had a guest speaker today, Jeff Steinberg's ministry, is detailed through http://www.tinygiant.com and focuses on inspiration, music, and… Continue reading Blog Post: Jeff Steinberg – Guest Speaker at my church

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Study on Priorities

March 22, 2026 Can you imagine how it must have been to invite Jesus and his disciples to your home to eat a meal you prepared? God in the flesh is described in Luke 10:38-42 as coming to the home of Mary’s sister Martha for a meal. Imagine being in His presence and being able… Continue reading Study on Priorities

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Devotion: The Integrity of Atonement

March 21, 2026 Numbers 5:5-10 teaches that true repentance requires accountability and restitution. Sins against others are sins against God, demanding confession, full repayment plus 20%, and atonement. This passage emphasizes that spiritual fellowship requires integrity in our earthly dealings, bridging the gap between worship and daily conduct.  Scripture: “When a man or woman commits any of… Continue reading Devotion: The Integrity of Atonement

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Flexible Bible Reading Plans

We are thrilled to introduce our new, flexible Bible reading plan options designed to help you engage with Scripture in a way that fits your unique spiritual journey. Whether you are seeking to understand the overarching narrative of God's redemptive story, dive deep into specific themes, or nurture a daily habit of reflection, these plans… Continue reading Flexible Bible Reading Plans

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Devotion: Looking Up and Moving Out

March 19, 2026 Acts 1:6-11 tells of Jesus’ ascension, shifting the disciples’ focus from earthly politics to global evangelism. He promises the Holy Spirit for power, commanding them to be witnesses. Jesus promises a literal return, urging believers to look up in hope and out in service rather than standing idle, waiting for the end.  The… Continue reading Devotion: Looking Up and Moving Out

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Devotion: The Danger of “Later”

Scripture: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion...” (Hebrews 3:7-8a)  Hebrews 3:7-15 warns against hardening our hearts through disobedience and unbelief, urging us to respond immediately to God’s voice. A hardened heart is an "evil," unbelieving heart that leads to falling away. We must combat this by encouraging one another… Continue reading Devotion: The Danger of “Later”

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Devotion: Rebellion and Return

March 17, 2026 Jeremiah 3:11-17 shows that even when we are faithless, God is faithful, calling "wayward children" back to Himself. True repentance is not just sorrow, but returning to the relationship, bringing us back to a place of covenant grace, and restoring us as a "kingdom of priests" to walk with Him. Imagine a parent… Continue reading Devotion: Rebellion and Return

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Blog Post: My Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

I am a ranch dressing gal. I not only use it for my salads but dip most meat in it, my pizza and I love when my tummy allows me to have baby carrots and dip them in ranch. I've tried all store brands and tolerated some, hated some others. I have tried recipe after… Continue reading Blog Post: My Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

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Devotion: The Universal Call to Tell

March 16, 2026 Romans 10:12-15 reveals that God’s salvation is for everyone, regardless of background. Because the same Lord generously blesses all who call on Him, we are tasked with sending messengers to share the gospel. Our voices and actions become the "beautiful feet" that bring peace, making the gospel actionable and audible to a world… Continue reading Devotion: The Universal Call to Tell

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Devotion: The Foreigner’s Reputation

March 15, 2026 True integrity, as outlined in 1 Peter 2:11-21, is living as "sojourners" whose honorable conduct reflects God's excellence, even under suffering. It requires abstaining from sinful desires that war against the soul, submitting to authority, and following Christ’s example of suffering unjustly, ultimately transforming obedience into a testimony of faith.  Have you ever felt… Continue reading Devotion: The Foreigner’s Reputation

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Devotion: The Mirror and the Speck

March 14, 2026 It is easy for people to focus on the faults of others, especially when they feel their own moral standing is superior. However, a person’s harsh judgment of others often acts as a smokescreen, hiding their own, perhaps worse, transgressions. When they condemn others, they ignore the truth that they are equally… Continue reading Devotion: The Mirror and the Speck

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Blog Post: Beyond the Brochure, The Realities of Wheelchair Travel in 2026

March 13, 2026 For most, travel is a joy, a chance to explore, relax, and create memories. For wheelchair users, whether you are traveling by vehicle or booking a flight or hotel it often feels more like planning a military operation. Despite the rise of "accessible tourism," wheelchair users continue to face significant barriers that… Continue reading Blog Post: Beyond the Brochure, The Realities of Wheelchair Travel in 2026

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Devotion: “Speak, Lord”

March 13, 2026 Hearing God’s calling requires a posture of attentive listening rather than loud demand. Like Samuel, we are called to say, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" (1 Samuel 3:10). God calls us primarily to salvation, then to a life of consecrated purpose, using His Word and Spirit to guide us.  Scripture: “Now… Continue reading Devotion: “Speak, Lord”

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Devotion: The Anchor in the storm – Finding Strength in the Word

March 12, 2026 Using God's Word to cope with chronic illness involves anchoring your soul in His unchanging truth rather than shifting physical circumstances. By practicing biblical lament, relying on Scripture for strength, and shifting focus to eternal hope, you can find supernatural peace, strength, and purpose in the "long meantime" of suffering Bible Devotion:… Continue reading Devotion: The Anchor in the storm – Finding Strength in the Word

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Devotion: The Overcoming Faith (1 John 5)

March 11, 2026 1 John 5 emphasizes that victory over the world comes through faith in Jesus as the Son of God, affirming that those born of God obey His commands, which are not burdensome. It highlights the testimony of the Spirit, water, and blood, providing assurance of eternal life to believers and encouraging prayer for… Continue reading Devotion: The Overcoming Faith (1 John 5)

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Devotion: The Anchor of Perfect Love 1 John Chapter 4

March 10, 2026 Scripture Reading: 1 John 4:7-19Key Verse: "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." 1 John 4:18  1 John 4 declares that "God is love" (agape), urging believers to test spirits, dwell in divine love, and cast out fear. Because God first loved us by sending Jesus, we are called… Continue reading Devotion: The Anchor of Perfect Love 1 John Chapter 4

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Devotion: Lavished Love and Living Evidence

March 9, 2026 Scripture Reading: 1 John 3:1-3, 16-18Theme: Living as Children of God  1 John 3 calls believers to live as God’s children, transformed by His "lavished" love (1 John 3:1) and called to righteous living rather than habitual sin (1 John 3:4-6). True faith manifests in active, self-sacrificial love for others, not just words, providing… Continue reading Devotion: Lavished Love and Living Evidence

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Devotion: The “What If” Safety Net

March 8, 2026 Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2"My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous..."  We strive to live holy lives, yet we stumble. John’s letter brings both a high standard, holiness, and the… Continue reading Devotion: The “What If” Safety Net

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1 John Chapter 1 Devotion: Walking in the Light

March 7, 2026 1 John 1 highlights that eternal life was revealed through Jesus, inviting believers into fellowship with God, who is light. Walking in this light requires acknowledging sin, leading to cleansing through Jesus' blood, rather than claiming sinlessness. It calls us to authentic, transparent relationship with God and others.  Scripture Reading: 1 John 1:5-10 Focus… Continue reading 1 John Chapter 1 Devotion: Walking in the Light

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Bible Study Judges Chapter 8: The Danger of “After the Victory”

March 6, 2026, Note: Photos shared below of notes I have taken in my bible and Priestly Garments mentioned in Ch. 8. Scripture: “But Gideon said to them, ‘I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; the Lord shall rule over you.’”  Judges 8:23 (NKJV)  Judges Chapter 8 highlights the dangers of… Continue reading Bible Study Judges Chapter 8: The Danger of “After the Victory”

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Devotion: The Treasure of a Teachable Heart (Proverbs 13)

March 6, 2026 Scripture: "A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke." (Proverbs 13:1)  Proverbs 13 focuses on the power of words, the value of wisdom-driven diligence over laziness, and the necessity of godly instruction. It contrasts the path of the righteous—marked by integrity and caution—with the ruinous path of the… Continue reading Devotion: The Treasure of a Teachable Heart (Proverbs 13)

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Devotion: Working for the True CEO

March 5, 2026 Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV) - "Whatever you do, work heartedly, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."  Managing the workplace as a Christian means working heartily for the Lord, not just men, by exercising… Continue reading Devotion: Working for the True CEO

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Devotion: Suicide – A Biblical Perspective

March 4, 2026 Suicide is a tragic reality in our fallen world. That people experience desperation to the point that they believe the best option is to end their own lives is heartbreaking. To lose a loved one to suicide prompts a range of questions and a special kind of grief. But the Bible offers… Continue reading Devotion: Suicide – A Biblical Perspective

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Bible Study Judges Chapter 7: “Less is More”

March 3, 2026 - Note: Photos shared below of notes I have taken in my bible. Judges 7 highlights that God delivers through weakness, not human strength, reducing Gideon’s army to 300 men to ensure 1 Corinthians 1:29 applies: "no human might boast." Through the, "Sword of the Lord and of Gideon," God turns the Midianites against… Continue reading Bible Study Judges Chapter 7: “Less is More”

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Devotion: The Heart of the Matter

March 3, 2026 Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:37-40 (NKJV) Jesus said to him"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." On these two commandments hang… Continue reading Devotion: The Heart of the Matter

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Blog Post: Clinging to Your Heavenly Father After Losing Your Earthly One

March 2, 2026 – Happy Birthday Daddy Losing a father at any age is difficult but I can only speak of how it felt to lose mine at a far too young age and how that created a profound void in my life. I also can share how scripture offered tangible hope, validating grief while… Continue reading Blog Post: Clinging to Your Heavenly Father After Losing Your Earthly One

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Devotion: Walking in The Father’s Joy

Scripture Focus: "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." 3 John 1:4 (ESV) The Apostle John, known as the "disciple whom Jesus loved," was a man who understood the weight of eternal things. By the time he wrote this short letter to his friend Gaius, he was an… Continue reading Devotion: Walking in The Father’s Joy

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Blog Post: Feeding Yourself and Your Family

February 28, 2026 Feeding your family healthy, wholesome food is more than a modern lifestyle trend; it is a profound act of stewardship and worship. By choosing nourishing ingredients, you honor God’s design for the body and provide your family with the strength to fulfill their divine purposes. 1. Your Body is a Temple The… Continue reading Blog Post: Feeding Yourself and Your Family

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Devotion: Carrying the Name with Care 

March 1, 2026 Scripture: "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain." Exodus 20:7 (ESV)  We often think this commandment only forbids cussing. However, it runs much deeper. Abusing God’s name goes beyond profanity; it is taking the… Continue reading Devotion: Carrying the Name with Care 

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Devotion: The “No” that Protects 

February 28, 2026 Scripture: “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.”  James 4:3 (NKJV)  Unanswered prayers often stem from selfish motives (James 4:3), unconfessed sin (Isaiah 59:2), or God’s perfect timing/will, which prioritizes our sanctification over immediate comfort. God’s "no" is often a protective "yes"… Continue reading Devotion: The “No” that Protects 

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Bible Study Judges Chapter 6: The Mighty Warrior in the Winepress

February 27, 2026, Note: Photos shared below of notes I have made in my bible Theme: Strength in Weakness  Have you ever felt completely unqualified for a task God placed before you? Gideon felt that way. When the Angel of the Lord found him, he was hiding in a winepress, threshing wheat to keep it from… Continue reading Bible Study Judges Chapter 6: The Mighty Warrior in the Winepress

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Devotion: The Whispering Gallery of Grace

February 27, 2026 Scripture Focus: James 4:8a - "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."  Context: James is writing to believers struggling with worldliness, conflict, and spiritual adultery (prioritizing the world over God). Verses James 4:7-10 provide the practical steps for spiritual revival: submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near… Continue reading Devotion: The Whispering Gallery of Grace

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Bible Study Judges Chapter 5: Rise and Praise

February 26, 2026 - Photos shared below of my notes taken in my bible. Scripture: Judges 5:1-31 Judges chapter 5, the "Song of Deborah," is a poetic celebration of God’s victory over the Canaanite oppressor Sisera, highlighting the necessity of willing volunteers and divine intervention. It contrasts Israel's previous fear-filled isolation with the ultimate triumph brought by… Continue reading Bible Study Judges Chapter 5: Rise and Praise

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Devotion: The Uninvited Guest

February 26, 2026 Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:7-10 (ESV)"Where shall I go from your Spirit? Where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there..." It is said that Carl Jung, the famous psychiatrist, had a phrase inscribed above his doorway and… Continue reading Devotion: The Uninvited Guest

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Devotion: The Wilderness of Preparation

February 25, 2026 Scripture Focus: Exodus 3:1-12  Moses was raised in the luxury of Egypt, yet he spent 40 years as a shepherd in the desert, a, to him, seemingly wasted time. We often feel that our "wilderness" seasons (waiting, hardship, mundane work) are wasted time. However, Moses had to unlearn the self-sufficient ways of Pharaoh’s… Continue reading Devotion: The Wilderness of Preparation

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Devotion: The Unwavering “Hesed”

February 24, 2026 Scripture: "Through the LORD’s hesed we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23).  My very favorite Hebrew word in the bible is “Hesed” It reminds me of the true loyal loving grace that God holds for His people, for me and for you.… Continue reading Devotion: The Unwavering “Hesed”

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Blog Post: A Hug in a Pot: Why “Boiled Dinner” is My Ultimate Comfort Food

February 23, 2026 When the air turns crisp and the days get short, my mind does not go to gourmet meals or fancy restaurants. It goes straight back to the kitchen of my childhood, filled with the savory, humble aroma of a pot simmering on the stove. Mama called it "a boiled dinner." There is something… Continue reading Blog Post: A Hug in a Pot: Why “Boiled Dinner” is My Ultimate Comfort Food

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Devotion: When tragedy strikes, it is natural to ask, “Why?”

February 23, 2026 This is a fundamental question. People want a loving God to create a pain-free life, but people live in a world fractured by the fall, a world where God, in His sovereignty, permits bad things to happen. The Bible's promise is not that suffering will be avoided, but that people will not face… Continue reading Devotion: When tragedy strikes, it is natural to ask, “Why?”

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Devotion: Sowing Discord, The Danger of a Divider

February 22, 2026 Sowing discord among believers is a serious offense against God’s family, ranked alongside abomination-level sins in Proverbs 6:16-19. Those who intentionally stir up strife destroy unity and violate the call to peace. A Christian’s goal should be fostering unity, not breaking fellowship, by covering offenses in love rather than fueling conflict.  Scripture… Continue reading Devotion: Sowing Discord, The Danger of a Divider

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Devotion: The Sacred Shield: Responding to Verbal Arrows

February 21, 2026 Scripture Meditation:"These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue... and he that soweth discord among brethren." Proverbs 6:16-19 The Reality of the Attack We have all stood in the line of fire. Sometimes it’s a stinging comment from a spouse that… Continue reading Devotion: The Sacred Shield: Responding to Verbal Arrows

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Blog Post: Israel, The Cycle of Compromise: Then and Now

While we are studying Judges I came to realize that the book of Judges presents a hauntingly relevant mirror to the modern State of Israel, depicting a society in a relentless cycle of spiritual compromise, external threats, and longing for godly leadership. Just as ancient Israel struggled with "Canaanization" adopting the pagan, immoral behaviors of… Continue reading Blog Post: Israel, The Cycle of Compromise: Then and Now

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Bible Study Judges 4: “When The Lord Goes Ahead”

February 20, 2026 Note: photos of the notes I took in my bible are included at the end of this study. Scripture: “Then Deborah said to Barak, ‘Go! This is the day the Lord has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the Lord gone ahead of you?’ So Barak went down Mount Tabor, with ten… Continue reading Bible Study Judges 4: “When The Lord Goes Ahead”

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Devotion: The “Inner Man” Renewed. Aging as a Christian

February 20, 2026 Scripture: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16 Aging as a Christian is not a decline, but a season of "inner renewal" (2 Cor 4:16) and a "crown of splendor" (Prov 16:31). While physical strength fades,… Continue reading Devotion: The “Inner Man” Renewed. Aging as a Christian

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Devotion: The Anchor in the Storm of Chronic Illness

February 19, 2026 Scripture: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)  When facing illness, managing stress through faith involves anchored… Continue reading Devotion: The Anchor in the Storm of Chronic Illness