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He Loves Me More Than I Love My Coffee
Lynn Berna
Devotions
February 17, 2025 I John 3:1 NIV “For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” Just thinking, you know Jesus loves me even more than I love drinking my morning coffee. Love like that can keep you strong and give you courage when you need it.  We all have been given the gift of God’s unfailing love. Good in...
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Happy Valentine's Day
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Ephesians 5:21 GNT "Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ."   I remember in the 90's...oh, that seems so long ago, our church had a couple's retreat based upon Gary Chapman's book, "The Five Love Languages". What are the 5 love languages according to Gary Chapman? They are: Words of affirmationQuality timePhysic...
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Making Touchdowns in Life
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, February 10, 2025  Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV The Bible says, “Finally be strong in The Lord and His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take a stand against the devil’s schemes.” While enjoying a cup of coffee I was listening to an inspiring interview on the Fox Morning show.  Being interviewed was seven time S...
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A Gift of Prayer
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Proverbs 21:5 GNT"[5] Plan carefully and you will have plenty; if you act too quickly, you will never have enough." Pray all have a good, healthy life and plan days to honor and follow the Lord.  Read through some of "Helping One Another" devotions. 
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Family Traditions Show Love
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, February 3, 2025 Exodus 32:18 TLB “But Moses replied, No it’s not a shout of victory nor the wailing of defeat.  I hear the sound of a celebration.” Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Ground Hog Day and says, don’t pack up your winter coat just yet as there will be six more weeks of winter. Starting in the 1880’s, now close to 50,000 ...
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Prayers
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Psalm 5:3 "In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation."  I need a visual for my daily prayers. That's why I am building my prayer board (a 2-page spread in my note journal).  My 2024 pages guided me through the year, while I added even more names as the days went by. Neve...
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God's Unfailing Love
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Let's start the day with a good cup of coffee and a fresh perspective. Rushing here, rushing there, the Lord goes with you today to the office, the doctor, the bank, fitness center, hairdresser or grocery store. The Lord keeps you company while home alone or home not alone. He keeps you company while care giving others. Do you realize how much you ...
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Devotions Needed Everyday
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Philippians 3:20 "Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ"  Here on our Blog, the number of reads (hits) go up and down...depending upon the devotion themes.   Well, that makes sense. Some devotions I read, I prefer themes by Dr. David Jeremiah better than Liz Curtis Higgs...
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Pray Daily for the President
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, January 20, 2025 1 Timothy 2:1-3 which says, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God ou...
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Missions Sometimes Are Not Clear
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling or disputing…” No, I don’t want to complain and grumble about how the experience of my magazine publishing ended. Covid placed a huge damper on the magazine industry and that continues today. These days, most reading is done online. I know because I am one of those readers. I rejoice that the Lord g...
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The Faithfulness of God
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, January 13, 2025 Deuteronomy 7:9 (New Living Translation) “Understand, therefore, that The Lord your God is indeed God.  He is The Faithful God who keeps His covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes His Unfailing Love on those who love Him and obey His commands.” As I drink my coffee, I think about how I am ever thankful to be ...
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Take Me Off the Ivory Tower
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Recently, someone said for me to get down from my “ivory tower” and sample the real world. In my eyes, however, we all have our own perspective on things that are quite different. It wouldn’t be good for us to be all the same, not much would ge...
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God's Care of His Creation
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday January 6, 2025 Matthew 6:26“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not much more valuable than they?" Settling in on a cold winter day with my coffee and a great view of the bird feeders from my window. It is intriguing to watch birds of different ...
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The Keys are Clacking
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Proverbs 21:3 "To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice" Is it just me or is everything at a much slower pace. Suddenly, I’ve noticed how some phrases and words really bother me. It’s understandable how things used to be “back in the day” slow and meticulous.  Here’s another thing that I’ve noticed how “overdo...
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No Age Requirement for Running the Race
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Deuteronomy 11:21 “So as long as there is sky above the earth, you and your children will enjoy the good life awaiting you in the land The Lord has promised you.” With a cup of coffee in hand, facing the upcoming year with some optimism and hope as we all grow another year older in the coming year. As you consider whether or not to make some life c...
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Family Christmas Party Memories
Lynn Berna
Devotions
2 Thessalonians 1:3 "We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love of all you have for one another is increasing." Why do we have a Family Christmas party?  For the memories of course. And for others to say,       Behold how they love each ot...
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Seasons in Life
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you"; The Gospel assures us that God seeks our joy, constant prayer, and enduring thankfulness for the blessings of life. The book, "Cherish the Season" is based upon a memory shared by my friend and co-publi...
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Something Good that Came from Taxes
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, December 16, 2024 I have been enjoying my coffee and thinking about the Christmas season.As a part of the Christmas story, The Bible tells us in Luke 2:1-7, "And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.”So as a result of taxes, Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem a...
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A Journey God Directs
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV  "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,  making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." As I look back on my life, I can see all my fails and successes. Would I change some things? Of course I would. I don't dwell on anything negative anymore. Most of my time is well spent listeni...
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Reaching Out to Community During Life’s Challenges
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, December 9, 2024  The Bible says in Matthew 8:20, “And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to Lay His head.”  A friend in our community writes a play on homeless awareness, awards to first responders, and strength in dealing with tragedy, are healthy ways communit...
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