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My hand hurts. I’ve been knocking on this closed door for far too long. I know God chooses which doors to open and which to close, but I really liked what was behind this door. I enjoyed it. I miss it. But the door has closed, and I can’t stop wondering why. Ever been there?…

Ten black cows snoozed in a lush green field. A few feet away one cow slept all alone causing questions to rattle around in my head: “Was there some cow drama going on?”“Was the little cow cast out of the group or was she just taking a much needed break from everyone?”“Was she just a…

Today’s devotional is drawn from Fiddler on the Roof. If you’re not familiar with the story, let me recap a little. Tevye, his wife and their five daughters live in a small village of Anatevka in Ukraine on the eve of the Russian Revolution. Tevye is a poor milkman whose daughters begin to make increasingly…

Have you ever bought furniture that needed to be assembled? It usually arrives with several little bags of parts, pieces, gadgets, and gizmos in addition to the larger pieces that need to be connected. Some pieces seem self-explanatory, others not so much. The manufacturer also includes a little booklet providing step by step instructions for…

Have you ever noticed buildings with ivy growing on the walls? They are beautiful and reminiscent of an old English garden, softening the hard edges of the building. But did you know that ivy can be very destructive to the wall? As it grows, it roots itself in the cracks and crevices of the wall…

Many of us have completed our first month of our new year’s resolutions. How’s it going so far? Have you chosen to add new behaviors and create healthier habits, or did you decide it was time to leave a few things behind? Some say it’s harder to add healthier habits to the routine of your…

I’m sitting alone with my head hung lowtrying not to let all these feelings show.I’m confused. I’m angry. I feel kind of sad.The rush of emotions make me even more mad.This whirlwind of feelings makes everything darkAmidst all the turmoil lies one question mark. “Lord, please tell me how can I measure my worth?By income?…

Big fat raindrops fell on the windshield with a splat. First, there was only a few. Then they came faster and harder until the sky poured them out by the bucket full. I sat in the parking lot and enjoyed the downpour. The spring shower washed away all evidence of the miles of dusty roads…

We all interact with a variety of people each day. Some will share our opinions and see the world the way we do, others will provide the opportunity to open our minds to a new perspective. Regardless of the interaction, we all have the chance to be impactful with the words we choose. Before your…

If someone were to ask you ‘what brings you joy?’, what would you think of? Your wedding day? The birth of your children? Buying a new house? For most people, these milestone moments come to mind right away. While these are certainly joyful moments, they are not true joy. Joy is found in contentment. Do…