Lessons from the Bamboo Farmer
(In honor of Mother’s Day, Sharon’s devotion will focus on motherhood.)
Today’s Truth
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary (Galatians 6:9 NASB).
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For years I told people that I was in labor for 23 hours. Read more…
Key Verse
Since the creation of the world, God’s invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse (Romans 1:20 TNIV).
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I believe one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century was the Post-It Note. First there was yellow. Read more…
Today’s Truth
“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners…to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion–to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair,” (Isaiah 61:1-4 NIV). Read more…
Today’s Truth
“The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord” (Psalm 45:11, NIV)
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In my last devotion, I talked about us being the Bride of Christ. But this time I want to focus on the groom. I think we can all agree that a woman never looks more beautiful than when she marches down the aisle to meet the man of her dreams. Read more…
Today’s Truth
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV).
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Most of us have broken dreams, but they just happen to be different ones. Yesterday I brought you along on one of mine … the dream to be a mommy to a houseful of children. Read more…
The last few weeks have gotten away from me, and I didn’t post on my blog. So I’m going to post all of the infertility/broken dreams posts at once! If you know someone who has struggled in this area, it will be a great place for them to come and read to see that they are not alone. And even if you broken dream doesn’t relate to having or not having children, Read more…
Today’s Truth
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13 NIV).
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I was sitting in a crowded restaurant with my family when she walked by in her full-length white satin ball gown delicately trimmed in lace and studded with tiny “jewels.” Crinoline swished as she moved across the room, Read more…
Today’s Truth
“Do you want to get well? Get up! Pick up your mat and walk” (John 5:6,8, NIV).
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Do you want to get well? That seems like a strange question, doesn’t it. But sometimes we can get so used to being soul sick, we don’t even realize that we are not truly well. Read more…
Today’s Truth
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV).
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God promised, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV). This is more than a casual glance before heading off to work or to carpool in the morning. Read more…
Today’s Truth
“In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence (
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One of my favorite people is author and speaker Patsy Clairmont. We were discussing my first book on the telephone one day and trying to set up a time to meet face-to-face when she came to speak at a Women of Faith Conference in my hometown. Read more…
