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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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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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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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A Christmas Cookie Tradition
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, December 2, 2024Psalm 39:6b“…all our busy rushing ends in nothing.  We heap up wealth, knowing not who will spend it.” Drinking my coffee and thinking to myself we made it through a busy month.  In November, we participated in a family wedding and celebrated six birthdays, along with holding a Thanksgiving dinner at our house. The...
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Encouraging Words with Pictures
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up -- just as you in fact are doing." Through this year, I have taken so many pictures like we all do with our phones and place them on social media. I love that I started a prayer board as it helps me to go through my prayer list to add friends or family onto this pictorial...
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Life Reflections
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Psalms 100:5 NIV "For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." The other day, my son called me and wished me a "happy birthday". He said I'll buy you and Pat's dinner. I thanked him and before we hung up...I got a little choked-up. He said, "what's wrong?"   I said, "oh, nothing. ...
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Fall Cleaning Peacemaker
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, September 30, 2024 “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.”  Matthew 5:9 So here I am with a cup of coffee in hand and planning ahead as I observe the calendar filling up.  To get it all juggled I will need to remember fall doctor appointments including the dentist, a chili cook-off contest, hair...
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Building Strong Bodies 12 Ways
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"  Wonder Bread builds strong bodies 12 ways! Myself, along with many other babyboomers, remember that television commercial and how kids wanted their moms to buy Wonder Bread!  What great advertising! And it proved to be a gr...
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Keep Steady During Times of Worry
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Psalm 55:22 says, "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken". "In this verse, the psalmist David encourages people to rely on God to carry their burdens and keep them steady during times of worry." With Father's Day just celebrated, I'd like to tell this little story similar to Dr. David Jeremia...
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Less is More
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday 17, 2024How I love it when summer mornings start out cooler.  One can peacefully enjoy the porch with solitude and a piping hot cup of coffee.This year I have a few less flowers and have replaced several chairs with a small round table and four chairs. Makes it perfect for having lunch on the porch. Also it provides a space to color and...
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It's Beyond Our Thoughts Now...
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
 sample of colored page in our first book Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit your works unto the Lord, and your thoughts shall be established." Yes! Thank you, Lord! Lynn and I are working on our second coloring book and devotion.  Unlike our previous book, I am formatting the book myself without help from anyone. This is my firs...
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Keep Tending the Garden
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Acts 14:17 “He did good and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” . Gardening takes time and effort.  Left to themselves my husband says you end up growing an unwanted plant, in other words...a weed. The fruits of your effort though are always great to share. Larry's favorite frui...
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Memorial Day
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, May 27, 2024  Psalm 135:13 “Thy name, O Lord, endureth forever, and Thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.”    In the late 1860’s following the Civil War, Memorial Day also known as Decoration Day, was organized by a group of once enslaved people from Charleston, South Carolina.  On May 5, 1866,...
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Best Meatloaf for Two
Carolyn Hayes
Life
 Ecclesiastes 9:7 "Go, eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a merry heart, because it is now that God favors your works." When putting together my prayer board (pages), I even pray about what Pat and I should eat, meals for two. I realize all the meals I make are not always healthy but I want them to be good. Pat's a...
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Prayer and Kind Ways
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, April 29, 2024 Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”Nothing like a good cup of coffee in one hand, a pleasant breeze with sunshine, and a life lived to be kind to others. Often we serve God in what seems like the little things. God always has a plan. We must pray ...
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Warm Welcome
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, January 22, 2024I Peter 1:9 TLB. “Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay for the night.”Sometimes just a cup of coffee and a listening ear is all the hospitality a person needs. 
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A Woman, A Homemaker
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” ESV
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Faith in God and Love of Family
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, April 15, 2024Joshua 24:15b “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”             Hosting and showing hospitality to family was the focus of our weekend by celebrating April birthdays and touring the National Air Force Museum. Highlights included a German Chocolate...
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Home of the Brave
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, March 4, 2023Deuteronomy 4:7 “For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on Him?” I was drinking my coffee and reviewing news happenings for the day and I heard an outstanding performance of the National Anthem!Sunday this great nation set aside a National Anthem day.  &...
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Making Time for Others
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, February 26, 2024Join me for a cup of coffee and conversation about the importance of sharing hospitality with others.  The Ulitimate Host is the Savior and lately my focus has been on this bible study by Sue Moore Donaldson.     One thing that has grabbed my attention is understanding the Bible’s criteria for ...
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