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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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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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Nursery Rhymes
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Proverbs 22:6 AMP  "Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents], Even when he is old he will not depart from it." Here is a sampling of what one will find in our (Lynn Berna and I) book, "Cherish the Season". We've made a few sales and it does make a great, small gift exch...
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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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Life Eternal
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Friday, November 29, 2024 Ecclesiastes 3:11: "God has set eternity in their hearts". This means that people have an intuitive awareness that life continues after death.  This maybe an unusual devotion post, but when we think about life, our hearts should be on eternity. All these people in this movie are experiencing their eternity r...
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Happy Thanksgiving
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, November 25, 2024 Colossians 3:15 TLB “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” One of the things I am thankful for is the heritage of cooking and wonderful example of homemakers in our family.  My Mother made our home so invit...
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Make Life Sweet and Always Give Thanks
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Friday, November 22, 2024 My devotion today is really about being thankful and enjoying life. Thankful for the little things in life. Thankful for friends, family and people whom I work with at Pets Uniting People Society. God is good! Little things: recent lunch on the patio at Cafe Paradiso. So pleasant and always enjoy their food.  Loved pu...
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I Shall Love You As Long As I Live
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, November 18, 2024 While enjoying a cup of coffee I am reflecting on a wonderful, busy weekend. My husband walked his sister down the aisle. She was joined in matrimony to a very nice man.In a church wedding highlighted with joy, marriage vows were exchanged while bridesmaids and groomsmen wore navy and sky blue.My grandson was a ring bearer...
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A Penny Saved
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Proverbs 17:16 ESV "Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?"  I am not a real saver of money, but my husband is. He was taught well by his dad who was a local physician and spent money wisely. I am glad my husband is a money saver. Actually, I am now concerned about our national debt. Our country is in debt...
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Dunking Donuts Together
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Joshua 24:15b“As for me and my house, we will serve The Lord.”     On a really pleasant day while dunking a donut in my coffee, I smile about happy memories spent with mom and dad, and my dad’s side of the family. Something my dad and I enjoyed doing was drinking coffee together and talking about fun memories with all my aunts, ...
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God's Autumn Blessings
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, November 4, 2024 On the weekend my Husband and I took a long drive to Holmes County. It still showed some of the lingering signs of the rich colors of fall. The Bible in Romans 13:1 tells us, “Let everyone be subject to the authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have bee...
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