Devotionals

I was in the kitchen with my kids when the children’s song, “He’s got the whole world in his hands”, came on the radio.  To ease the anxiety of the morning rush, we will occasionally play music, and it also helps the kids learn songs that we learned as children. The lyrics of this song that I’ve

Do you ever get overwhelmed with worry and anxiety? I know I do. It can be related to something really big, or maybe something small that seems really big at the time. This has been one of those weeks for me. I looked at what needs to get done and the number of hours in

We huddle at the end of each work day. In case you are wondering, I am not a football player…I wouldn’t last long on the field. The “team huddle” is a time at the end of my work day where the team, about 4-5 people, gathers together for about five to ten minutes.  We discuss issues that

My husband and I had the privilege of celebrating our 17th Anniversary yesterday.  While glancing at old pictures and strolling down memory lane, my mind focused on some specific moments: “I know we’re accustomed to living in the Northeast on two incomes, but I could be a stay at home mom if we move to

The day before my grandmother, (Ammachi) passed away, I sat with her at my parents’ kitchen table. She was reading and studying the Word of God. Less than 24 hours later, her earthly body lay on a hospital bed. I couldn’t help but think of Elijah. I thought of God’s anointing on Elijah’s life and

I was recently given a beautiful necklace with an anchor on it. Wearing it has made me reflect on the One Who has held me firmly in my place, providing me with stability and confidence in uncertain situations. In fact, I recalled a childhood memory which was one of the most frightening moments of my

Earlier this week I was getting in the drive thru line at Chick-Fil-A.  There was another car pulled over to the side of the drive thru, but not actually in the drive thru line. So I went ahead and got in line with my car. When I did so, that car that was pulled over

One of the qualities that binds people together is transparency. When I was in college, I had an inclination to put on a smile and hide my shortcomings. It was a way to guard my heart and reputation, but it blocked me from connecting with people. Sure, I looked “put-together”, but I really wasn’t. It

I caught my two year old son talking quite seriously on his toy phone the other day. He seemed to be deep in conversation.  As I got closer to him, I heard him say, “In Jesus’ name I pray.” He was talking to Jesus! He had made the connection that prayer was talking to God,

Pencils sharpened. New outfits laid out.  Lunches ready to go. It’s that time of year again when children head back to school. Is it me or does anyone else feel both excited and nervous for this adventure? “They’re going to have so much fun!” “Oh I hope they have a kind and understanding teacher.”  “They’ll be challenged