Category Archives: Christian daily devotion

LAUGH & THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU

A child’s laughter is one of the sweetest sounds in the world.  Laughter from an elderly person with no teeth can be just as gratifying.  Laughter can also indicate embarrassment, frustration or even panic.  Laughter can trigger all kinds of emotions, but one thing … Continue reading

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HOW’S MY PRAYER LIFE?

As a redeemed child of God, I should have no problem communicating with Him, but as a child of the world I often put off or dismiss my need for prayer.  I don’t always want to bother Him with my … Continue reading

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DO YOU FEEL LIKE A FAILURE?

We all have days that start out with plans to take on the world only to have them dashed the minute we take one step out of bed.  Who knew there would be a Lego underfoot?  No matter how strong we … Continue reading

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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

In the early 70’s, Flip Wilson coined the phrase, “The devil made me do it,” and created the character, Geraldine, who often said, “What you see is what you get.”  His popularity grew at a time when racism was running rampant, … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT HIDING PLACE

   Original pencil drawing by Paul T. Boecher© God created every crevice and crease within the mountains of stone. He brought life forth from the rocky places.  He sustains and nourishes every living thing.  What makes us think we can … Continue reading

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ON BEING A WINNER

I’m originally a Wisconsin girl, so my heart was happy when the home team, the Green Bay Packers won yesterday.  Spending most of my adult life in Minnesota, I was sad to see the Vikings lose by such a close … Continue reading

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LABELS

   Originally posted on 1/5/15 No one likes being put into categories. I don’t want to be known as a bigot. Most folks don’t want to be known as selfish, narrow minded or unyielding. We cringe at being associated with … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – POWER

  Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A water wheel converts the energy of free-flowing or falling water into useful forms of energy.  God’s love pours out on us giving us power beyond imagination.

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KEEP ON TRUCKING

A story begins – we’re introduced to the characters – see their goals and failed attempts at reaching them – get involved in what happens next.  With the turn of each page, we see the mistakes they make, root for them to … Continue reading

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NOTHING HAPPENS BY CHANCE

As we wind down another year, our natural tendency is to look back at the mistakes we made –  the goals we missed – the lost opportunities – the habits we didn’t break.  We look forward to a clean slate and … Continue reading

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WHO IS THIS CHILD?

God created life before it existed.  He carved the mountains into majestic peaks – He filled the seas with living things – He looked at the heavens and placed the stars and planet.  Each tree was planted perfectly by Him … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT

Original Art by Paul T. Boecher, “WINTER”© A fresh coating of snow is a great reminder of how God washes the darkness of sin from our hearts.  His blood makes us whiter than snow.

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RANDOM THOUGHT

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The Tree of Life was God’s gift to Adam and Eve guaranteeing eternal life.  They were told not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but they disobeyed God and … Continue reading

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NOT AN ORDINARY BABY

Hands and feet swollen, tired and sore from the treacherous journey.  Belly full and heavy with child.  A journey that wasn’t required of her, yet it was.  Had she not travelled the rugged road to Bethlehem with Joseph, the prophesy would … Continue reading

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JUST A BABY BOY

He was just a little baby boy, but like no other one. He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son. People came to see the King and found Him in a place Unlike all other … Continue reading

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I CAN’T WAIT

I have a real problem with patience.  It all started when I was a child at this time of the year and it seemed an eternity until Christmas.  I have to admit, I sneaked a peek a time or two and … Continue reading

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WAKE UP!

The holiday season is filled with preparation in many ways.  We often have a million things to do to get ready, but what are we preparing for?  If we look at the original story of the coming of Jesus, His … Continue reading

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GET READY! THE KING COMETH!

They waited for generations.  Not since the days of King David and his wise son, Solomon, had there been such anticipation.  They would wait for a long, long time.  They would be persecuted, live in slavery, become a nomadic nation … Continue reading

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THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

This morning, the sky was filled with dark, ominous clouds as the sun patiently tried to push its way through them. A luminous glow danced across the tree tops, illuminating the frost that clung to their branches. Against that blackened … Continue reading

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PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE

   My yearly physical has turned into a twice a year exam.  I understand that they need to keep closer tabs on us when we get older and I appreciate that.  It gives me a sense of security that I’m … Continue reading

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