Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in Scripture—but when was the last time you truly let it sink in? In Still Waters, you’ll receive a fresh perspective on the Shepherd who leads, restores, and stays with you through every valley. Let this devotion be your invitation to pause, breathe, and find soul-deepContinueContinue reading “By Still Waters”
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Fight Like a Queen
Photo by Jared Subia on Unsplash Once upon a time in a land far, far away, a powerful king ruled most of the world. His name was King Xerxes (also known as Ahasuerus), and he and his beautiful queen, Vashti, lived in a palace in Persia. King Xerxes’ word was law, and no one daredContinueContinue reading “Fight Like a Queen”
Walk the Talk
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com “Sure, I’d love to help!” Not really, but I don’t want to sound rude. “Yes, I have plenty of time to work on that last-minute project!” I’m going to have to work overtime now because I’m swamped. Ugh. “I’m so sorry I hurt your feelings.” Why are you soContinueContinue reading “Walk the Talk”
Hazardous Conditions Ahead!
I just wanted to kayak through the spider lilies. A section of the Catawba River about half an hour from me has the largest concentration of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the world during May and June every year. I’ve paddled this section several times before, and the water level is usually quite low, causingContinueContinue reading “Hazardous Conditions Ahead!”
Word Crimes
inspired by Psalm 51 and War of Words by P.D. Tripp Have mercy on me, O God,because you are hesed.I’m counting on your faithfulness,mercy, and steadfast loveto delete my sinful words andto wash my mouth out with soap. Not just my mouth,but also my heart attitude.You are the one who’s most offendedalthough others have been slicedContinueContinue reading “Word Crimes”
Advent Week 4—LOVE
I’m pretty sure Mary did not have in mind to give birth to the Savior of the world in a dirty, dusty stable miles from home, but babies come when they are ready—or in this case, when God ordained that “the days were accomplished that she should be delivered” (Luke 2:6 KJV). She obediently followedContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 4—LOVE”
Advent Week 3–Joy
“Joy to the world, the Lord has come!” What better news has ever been declared than this—that the Savior of the world has already come? The shepherds were first in a long line of people who joyfully shared the good news of the coming of the Messiah. The angels, God’s glorious and special messengers, firstContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 3–Joy”
Advent Week 2–Peace & Preparation
When my kids were small, their father would take them to the mall (or WalMart) to buy me a gift for Christmas and my birthday, which are two days apart. They would be so excited to wrap their gifts and place them under the tree—almost as excited as they were about shaking and squeezing allContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 2–Peace & Preparation”
Advent Week 1–HOPE
Advent Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Hope has lost the original weight of its meaning. Now we say things like, “I hope it doesn’t rain again this weekend.” But in biblical times, hope held a much deeper significance. It means “joyful and confidentContinueContinue reading “Advent Week 1–HOPE”
The Patterns of Prayer
It’s easy to realize we need to pray more, but how often do you find yourself kneeling beside your bed, hands folded … and nothing comes out of your mouth? Or do you just spout off items like you’re reading a grocery list? We’ve heard that we can just talk to God like we’re talkingContinueContinue reading “The Patterns of Prayer”
Bethany LaShell 