She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me.” — Genesis 16:13 Hagar was a slave woman who belonged to Abraham and Sarah, a childless couple who wanted a son. According to the laws of the day, if Abraham had a child with Hagar, it would be legally Abraham and Sarah’s…
A New Way to Think
Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress… I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery. — Psalm 31:9, Psalm 31:12 Ever feel like everything is against you? Or like you are stuck in negative thought patterns? One pattern to watch out for is overgeneralization. This usually…
New Year, New You: Put the Past Behind You
One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:13−14 One of the main hindrances that keeps people from becoming what God wants them to become is their past.…
10 Favorite Devotionals of 2015
Devotional books are terrific for so many reasons (let me count the ways!), but if you’re like me, the main reason I love devos is because, even though I’d love to have a leisurely hour by a cozy fire with my dog Maisy, Bible, devotional, journal, a doppio cappuccino, and a pecan roll (Hello, Instagram!), my morning…
Take Quiet Breaks With God
I was very worried. But Your comfort brought me joy. — Psalm 94:19 NIrV At least once a day, go out in your backyard or close your office door or sit in your car, and be quiet for a few minutes, tuning into God. You could just silently sit in His presence, or you could meditate…