Devotions with Denise
I See You
When I was a kid I loved watching a TV show for kids called "Romper Room". The host would hold up a magic mirror so she could see the kids watching at home.
The Gentle Cycle
Have you ever watched how the gentle cycle in the washing machine works? I got curious one day and ..well, you know where curiosity can lead!
Impression or Impact
One of the tips my mom taught me when I first learning to bake a cake was to open the oven and press my finger onto the top of the cake to see if it was done baking.
Decisions, Decisions
I saw an advertisement for something I'd never heard of before...an 'interactive' movie. The main character was at a crossroads in her love life and with the touch of my remote control I could help her choose which guy she should pick and watch her decision play out.
What's Your Order
When you go to a restaurant you've eaten at before do you order the same thing on the menu that you did before? I think our answer to that question may reveal a lot about us.
Seeing Value
A woman set out for a thrift store one day. Maybe she was looking for something specific. Maybe she was doing what so many others do...looking for something that was 'old to someone else and new to me'.
Who's Writing Your Story?
I love to read and I have a favorite author. Actually, I have several favorite authors. And every time one of them publishes a new book I am putting my order in as soon as it’s available!
Worship Like Breathing
If I were to ask "when is your worship service?" you would probably answer Sunday morning… at a particular time.
Hidden Treasures
Every Easter Sunday when I was growing up, my brothers and I could count on three things: a new outfit to wear to church, an Easter basket full of goodies, and an...easter egg hunt.
Hidden Heartbeat
My friend has a twin sister...an identical twin sister. I have an idea they have had fun with that all their lives.
Double Lines
Those pesky double lines on a roadway come along at the most inconvenient time. Always when I am crunched for time...and always when I get stuck behind someone driving too slow.
Count It All Joy
"Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds." That's what James said in the first chapter of his book in the New Testament.
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.
Context Counts
Context matters. In fact, context makes all the difference in making sure we have the full intention of a statement.
We Can Get Used To That
The home that I grew up in was directly under the landing path of a military airbase. Any time of the day or night enormously large aircraft would fly over our house as they were preparing to land.
Sticky Notes
Do you remember what it was like in middle school? It wasn't easy, was it?! When my girl, Abigail, was going through that stage I was already at work in the mornings when she would get ready for school.
One Thing
What is the one thing you would do if you had no limitations? Regardless of your bank account, your abilities or capabilities, whether others would think you were too young or too old...
Pattern Disrupters
Routines are good. Knowing what to expect can help us get in and get right to work doing what we are expected to do. Our parents taught us routines. It's how we work and it's how we teach our kids to get things done as well.
I Am Not Ashamed
When I was a senior in high school I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to train with the lead vocal professor for the University of Delaware.
The Pinata
Have you ever felt like you are up at the pinata? First they blindfold you. Then someone puts a pole in your hand, spins you around three times and lets you go...
Cloud Gazing
Clouds are fascinating to watch. Sometimes they even begin to take on the shapes of animals, angels, faces... Some are so beautiful!...big, white fluffy clouds that slowly pass us by.
Depression Glass
I have this pretty amber glass bowl. It has a floral design on the outside of the glass that you can feel when you run your finger over it.
Proper Alignment
When I started driving, my Dad made sure I knew how to do some vehicle maintenance. He didn't want me to be stranded somewhere and not know how to change a tire.
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.
