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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Luke 2:8-7 NKJV  “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And behold,  an angel of The Lord stood before them, and the glory of The Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold I bring you good t...
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Shining Light
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, December 15, 2025 Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear: I am with you; Do not be anxious I am your God.  I will strengthen you.  I will help you.  I will uphold you with My Victorious right hand.” My seven year old grandson shared this verse that he had memorized from The Bible with us as we were driving around looking at Christmas ligh...
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Luke 2:11 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord." It’s that time of year again. Across the neighborhood, front yards transform from what appears to be a battleground of deflated decorations meant to signal the arrival of Christmas, yet none reflect the true meaning of our Savior’s birth. As night fall...
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Memories We Cherish
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, December 8, 2025 Psalm 45:17  “I will cause Your name to be honored in all generations; the nations of the earth will praise You forever.” Oh the delight of memories being together, enjoying a meal, and playing The Bible questions game. This is always led by Dad also known as Papaw after a Christmas story reading of Luke chapter 2. Eve...
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Make Your Bed
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
(Marine Drill Instructor telling a female in boot camp how to make her bed) Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters" Are you with me and in the low percentage of people (27%) who make their bed consistently every morning? Did you know there are 5 things required of a Mari...
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Signs of the Times
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Filling the mind with things that are lovely, my daughter’s mother-in-law gifted me these beautiful poinsettias and I wanted to show them to you. Monday, December 1, 2025 Matthew 16:1-3 “The Pharisees and Sadducee’s came to Jesus and tested Him by asking Him to show them a sign from Heaven.  He replied when evening comes, you say, “It wil...
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Safe Travels
Carolyn Hayes
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Proverbs 3:23, 26 "You’ll travel safely, you’ll neither tire nor trip…Because God will be right there with you; he’ll keep you safe and sound."  Hope Everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Be here next week with a full devotion. Until then... Blessings, Carolyn
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Appetite for God
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, November 24, 2025 Happy Thanksgiving! “Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.  For The Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” Yesterday the family met for our Thanksgiving dinner.  After prayer we all enjoyed a b...
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Only Imagine
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him’.” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT) I Can Only Imagine…I love that song by Mercy Me. It was played at a friend’s funeral. What a great selection to choose! Word Highlights from this song: I can only imagi...
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In the Corner
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, November 17 Psalms 69:30 NIV “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with Thanksgiving.” Once in a while I get ahold of a very strong and boiling cup of coffee when going through a drive thru. It’s on those rare days where I struggle to be thankful having a cup of coffee to sit down because there is no sleeve.  Later when it ...
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Relax and Enjoy
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Every now and then, I need to take time out and enjoy the little things, not get so uptight about happenings throughout the day. It's not worth it. I say to myself take a breather and have a snack...maybe make a trip to Aldi's to get some snack crackers and pimento spread. Yum! But I found this time-out basket that looks so inviting...thankful for ...
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First Snow
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, November 10, 2025 Isaiah 1:18 (New Living Translation) “Come now, let’s settle this,” says The Lord.  “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow.  Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” Looking at the snow as I drink some coffee. The view looking out my window at the bird f...
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Persistent Prayer
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
Psalms 55:17 "Morning, noon, and night you hear my concerns and my complaints." There are many mornings when I have just hot tea and cookies. It's so relaxing. I find myself praying silently throughout the day.  My group of friends meet every month, and we have lunch. Before we eat, we say grace, a prayer thanking the Lord for the food and the...
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Gifts That Are Good
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, Nov. 3 Deuteronomy 12:7 NIV “There, in the presence of The Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice  in everything you have put your hand to, because The Lord your God has blessed you.” As I am sipping my coffee, I am all smiles about what happened on my husband’s birthday. Last month we Invited all his sisters ...
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Making Notes of God's Care
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.” – Matthew 10:29 God's best for all.  
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Colors of Fall
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, October 27, 2025 2 Timothy 3:16-17 TLB  “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work." With a good cup of coffee by my...
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Learning about God
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
"The Bible says, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33 KJV). That simply means you give God first place—above everything else in your life." Do I do that? Even without a thought? I think I do. Keep digging deeper to find more about eternity and what God is like. I'll have a cup of tea and a cookie while I read more.
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Rainy Day
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, October 20, 2025 “Rain stopped falling from the sky, and water stopped flowing from under the earth.” What was it like to be alive when the floodgates of Heaven closed following so much rain? Did Noah ever question why he was building an ark?  Genesis 6:9 gives this account of Noah from The Bible, “Noah was a righteous man, blameless a...
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It is Time for Some Needed Strength
Carolyn Hayes
Devotions
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 This is my thought for today and the coming days. It's short, but sweet with the thoughts of the Lord's help. Strength is there for the asking. Time for some strength. Thank y...
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Making Happy Memories with Your Family
Lynn Berna
Devotions
Monday, October 13, 2025 Proverbs 1:8-9. TLB “How does a man become wise?  The first step is to trust and reverence The Lord. Only fools refuse to be taught.  Listen to your father and mother. What you learn from them will stand you in good stead; it will gain you many honors.” Enjoying a cup of coffee and thinking about my mom and dad. H...
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