Devotions with Denise
The Broken
Whether you've read The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John....or maybe you are getting to know about the miracles of Jesus by watching the hugely popular series "The Chosen"...
The Speed Of God
One of the kindest things someone has ever said to me happened on a trip with a group of friends and co-workers while we were on a retreat.
What God Has Allowed
We had been sharing our prayer requests with each other as we do each week during our staff meetings and as we prepared to pray together a colleague, who was visiting with us that day, led us in prayer.
Trash or Treasure
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Or in this case...another man's trumpet.
That's Not What I Said
Have you ever been misquoted? Someone blatantly said that you said something and it wasn't at all what you said!
The Time For Prayer
Recently a group of friends and I arrived at a restaurant for dinner and for some reason the hostess could not find our reservation on their schedule.
The Conqueror
When my son, Cody, was about eight years old we took him to a dinner theatre called 'Medieval Times'. If you've never been, it's worth the trip!
Necessary Accessories
What girl doesn't love accessories??!! So if we love a pair of shoes...how many colors does it come in?!
The Real Enemy
Have you ever been walking along and suddenly your heart starts to beat a little faster? The hair on your arms or the back of your neck feels like its standing up.
Prep Time
Prep time is an important consideration for everything. Whether we are planning a dinner, giving a presentation or getting ready for work or an important event...there has to be an allowance for additional time to get ready.
One Taste Is All It Took
My favorite ice cream flavor is peanut butter. In fact, peanut butter anything is a favorite for me.
The Fishermen
At the end of my street is a very big pond. It's where ducks show up in the early Spring each year.
Brace Yourself!
I was sitting across from a financial advisor whose office was inside an old train station. When he said, "brace yourself!" I wasn't sure what he meant. Within seconds a train came barreling past...
The Flaw
When we were about to have our kitchen floor re-finished I picked out this beautiful pattern and I couldn't wait to see it installed.
The Deepest Love
There is no one like our God. He made the world and all its individual nations and waterways. Every animal, bird, fish and flower are each their own design.
Lessons From A Toddler
There is nothing quite like trying to dress a toddler. Their energy knows no bounds. Their little minds are constantly thinking - what's next?
Conditions Are Right
Hurricane season. Winter season. Beach season. Christmas season. Whatever the season it no doubt brings up memories of the past, plans for the future, and necessary items to be prepared for just such a time.
Coming Home
There is nothing quite like coming home. Whether it's coming home from a vacation or work trip or just coming home at the end of your work day or school day. Home should be a safe place. Peaceful.
The Rest
Rest. That's been my word for 2022. And I've spent most of this year thinking about it in terms of the action, "to rest".
Shadow and Light
I see my shadow every morning when I am walking into work. The other morning when I saw it I thought of Psalm 23 and verse 4...
Too Good To Be True
I saw a t-shirt on sale recently. Full disclosure: I have been duped more than once by special sales that show up in my facebook feed. In my head I know that if something seems to be too good to be true...it probably is! But this shirt!!
Surprise!
My brothers had a favorite hiding place in our childhood home. All the bedroom doors and the main bathroom door all converged into a short hallway that also had a small linen closet.
Walking In The Sand
It is true that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Impressions count.
Every Thought
I am thankful that God created us with the ability to choose. I'm not sure I would've done that if I were in His position.
Swaddled
When my daughter, Abby, was born she didn't like anything that moved. When I would lay her down she would suddenly throw her little arms out and begin to cry.
Context Counts
Context matters. In fact, context makes all the difference in making sure we have the full intention of a statement.
He Keeps Us
We sometimes sing this song in church. It's called 'Awesome (My God Is)'. The chorus is, "my God is awesome.
It's The Little Things
Don't you love it when you catch all the green lights on the way to work? Or you are putting on a jacket you haven't worn since the Spring and find a $10 bill in the pocket.
Tuning Up
I played marimba and the chimes in our high school concert band. If you've ever heard an orchestra during the warm ups before the orchestra begins you know it can be a chaotic, jumbled fray of noise!
Finding The Best Deals
Sometimes you have to search for the best deals. From a very young age, my mom taught me not to let my eyes get caught up in the front of the store items.
