Category Archives: Focus

The Hawk

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Sitting and gazing out to the garden, my attention is suddenly grabbed by a hawk landing on the lawn.  It has a fresh catch in its talons.  What an unbelievable sight.  I’m used to seeing these beautiful birds soaring high above, while … Continue reading →

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Focus!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Matthew 6:6  But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.  (NKJV) … Continue reading →

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Why GOOD Friday?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

I began my day thinking why is today called Good Friday?  After all Jesus was crucified this day, so long ago? I researched and came up with this as an answer.  I admit to posting the information on FB and www.devotionalchristian.com, … Continue reading →

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I’m Here – Where are You?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

John 14:1-3 “Don’t be troubled.  You trust God, now trust in me.  There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you.  If this were not so, I would tell you plainly.  … Continue reading →

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Rest on God’s Promise

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Have you noticed how easy it is to give advice to others, while overlooking what you might need guidance on? Recommending a change of direction or lifestyle in someone else’s world is easy but it is not so easy to do for … Continue reading →

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STOP What You Are Doing!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I try very hard, most days, to write a devotional.  Lately, I struggle to do this because I have allowed myself to become distracted with other things. I always pray about the words that God wants me to use before … Continue reading →

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My Blinking Coffee Maker

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

My coffee maker is winking at me! Honestly: on and off, on and off goes the little red light. It’s actually telling me that the machine needs cleaning, but what it isn’t recognizing is that I have cleaned it — … Continue reading →

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Recall Notice!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

I loved this message.  I received it in an email from a friend.  I do not know the origin. The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units  manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious … Continue reading →

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Welcome, JESUS!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.  (Luke 2:7 NKJV) Praying you are blessed with the company of family … Continue reading →

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Wholesome and Clean

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

  Ezekiel 37:23b – I will wash away their sin and make them clean, and I will protect them from everything that makes them unclean. They will be my people, and I will be their God. (CEV) There is a … Continue reading →

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