Devotions with Denise
Call To Me
I was invited to a dinner gathering with former co-workers from a past workplace. Some of those who came I hadn't seen in more than a decade! We had such a good time reminiscing and catching up on each other's lives.
The Water's Edge
Standing at the water's edge brings me peace. When things in the world seem crazy or when things in my life are chaotic, when things don't make sense and especially when there are so many voices shouting...
Christmas In July
I have a friend named Karen and she was sharing recently about the importance of praying specifically. I have seen first-hand how God answered my prayers right down to the exact...
Be Comforted To Comfort
Once, in an interview with contemporary Christian music artist Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave, Mike was sharing about the recent loss of his father.
All For A Bowl Of Stew
It's Day 4 of the newest diet and whatever it is you've cut out of your old eating habit is the very thing you're craving. You find yourself identifying and commiserating over the missing ingredient...
Uncluttered
Clutter makes me crazy. Oh, I have stuff. I love stuff! I have figured out how to stack and pile and arrange stuff on shelves and tables, in closets and cabinets...
Conflict
I sat watching the television as one nation barraged another with multiple rounds of ballistic missiles as air rade sirens rang out.
The Messy Middle
If you've ever traveled to the mountains you know how spectacular the view can be. Whether you drive it or hike it, once you reach the top, you've earned the opportunity to take it all in.
Reframed
I was in my hotel room sitting at a desk before a work conference was to begin and the canvas hanging on the wall in front of me was so beautiful. So I took a picture of it.
Remnants
My mom loved to sew when we were kids. She made a lot of our clothes. I remember going to the fabric store with her and thumbing through the patterns while she was picking out fabrics.
Peekaboo
Peek-a-boo! I SEE you! Remember playing that game with your little ones? Even when my kiddos were babies they picked up on the fascination of the game.
A Bitter Root
My husband, Ken, and I learned an important lesson about dealing with conflict. We learned it ... the hard way.
God Keeps His Promises To Us
There was never a time that God didn’t have a plan. His Holy Word begins with, “In the beginning, God…”
The Echo Of God
Have you ever stood at the edge of a canyon and hollered? If you listen, you'll hear the words you hollered echo...
Carry The Hope
Time does not heal all wounds; and, when the counselor asked my friend if she had hope that things could be better my friend admitted that she didn't know.
No Guac
No guac. That's the end of my order at every Mexican restaurant. I am not a fan of the avocado so guacamole is NOT something I want dolloped out on top of my meal.
Hidden
I've shared about my great-grandmother's trunk before. It is a priceless heirloom that my husband Ken secretly had restored for me one year as a Christmas gift.
Do As I Do
One of the quotes I remember hearing as I was growing up was this - don't do as I do - do as I say.
My List
I was fully engaged in worship at a camp meeting service one evening. My eyes were closed and I had no idea what was happening around me. When the music ended and I opened my eyes...
Finishing Our Sentences
You are loved. You were formed in the image and likeness of your Creator. Long before your parents laid eyes on you for the very first time...in fact, long before your heartbeat was heard or your mama felt you move for the first time in her belly...
Packing For Paradise
When you are going on a trip - when do you start packing? Do you throw things in your suitcase at the last minute or do you plan and pack days out from departure? I like to plan and pack a week out.
What's In Your Toolkit?
We've talked about the fact that even when we're grieving we can still have joy; however, there are two that cannot possibly co-exist.
The Grieving
When we suffer loss there is a process we must go through. Layers of emotions, decisions and memories to sort out. The grieving process is multi-layered.
Mourning Doves
We have a pair of light gray mourning doves in our yard every Spring and Summer. Beautiful, graceful birds that mate for life and I love watching them every day.
His Presence Is Better
I was having lunch with a friend recently and we were talking about getting up early in the morning to spend time with God. My friend blurted out, "The bed feels good, but the presence of the Lord is better!"
Stormy Weather
I was driving my vehicle through pouring rain recently. It was raining so hard I had to slow down to see where I was going!
Does Your Armor Fit?
I was thinking about armor recently. Not a thing that usually takes up space in my head, but, I was thinking about the armor of God.
The Mercy of the Wind
I had the opportunity to take a ride in a hot air balloon a number of years ago. It was one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had.
Scrapbooks and Stories
When my kids were young I discovered a passion for creating memory albums of their little lives. Their scrapbooks are full of pictures, momentos, and my notes about the milestones and the minutiae of their childhood.
Dying To Live
I've shared this before but it bears repeating. My daughter, Abby, has the green thumb in our family. I've called her 'the plant whisperer'...
Schedule
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Right Song at the Right Time11:00pm - Midnight
Connecting. Strengthening.
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Right Song at the Right Time
Midnight - 6:00am
Connecting. Strengthening.