Devotions with Denise
Come Close
She came running up to me, tugging on my sleeve to get me to lean over so she could whisper in my ear.
In Process
One of my favorite coffee shops has a new board on the wall by the pick-up counter. It has three columns. One for new orders. One for beverages...
It'll Come To Me
Words matter. Proverbs 18:21 (NLT) is very clear. "The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences."
Morning People
This is how I know God has a sense of humor. I am a confirmed night owl. I'd much rather stay up til midnight and wake up when I'm done sleeping! Then, one day...
Eyes On The Road
Am I the only one who reacts to a movie or TV scene where two people, in a vehicle, are having a conversation and the driver, while driving...
Youth Camp
I remember my first trip to youth camp. My girlfriends and I were so excited that we were finally old enough to go to camp!
A Song In The Stillness
Some of my favorite memories with my kiddos include music. Concerts, cd's, tons of rehearsals and listening to the radio. Music has always been like a second skin to our family.
Hold Me Tight
The storm came up so fast so we took shelter under the pavilion. The rain poured down. There was thunder and lightning nearby and then it happened. Lightning struck the ballfield right next...
Mighty Savior
Consider this: the God of the Universe, Savior of the world, chooses to live in my heart and yours. The intimacy of His presence in us, knowing our thoughts and what our hearts long for, is such a precious gift!
He Is Right Here
Imagine what it must have been like in the days of the minor prophets in the Old Testament. Being the one who brought the message of God to the people. Being aware of the Lord's intentions...
Deep Is Calling Deep
Psalm 42:6-8 (MSG) gives us such a clear visual of life when things are not going well for us. Listen to how the Psalmist responds to hard days...
Cliff Notes
"I'll just read the Cliff Notes!" The ONE TIME in high school that I didn't read a book for English Literature that had been assigned reading...
Where Your Treasure Is
A friend of mine answered a phone call from someone she thought she knew. The caller ID even said the name of the company.
Jesus Was Hungry
Matthew 4:2 (NIV) reveals the measure Jesus took to prepare to be tempted by the devil. "After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry."
The Good Old Days
A friend of ours came to stay with us for a week recently and one night we started reminiscing about the years we traveled together in a music ministry. Oh the stories we told about those days. The good old days!
Love Never Stops Loving
We had friends who walked through international adoption. They felt God calling them to adopt a little boy from Thailand.
Believing The Best
"Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others." That is The Passion Translation of 1 Corinthians 13:7
Not Easily Irritated
1 Corinthians 13: 5-6 (TPT) "Love does not traffic in shame and disrespect, nor selfishly seek its own honor. Love is not easily irritated...
The Character of Love
Have you ever played a role in a play? Or maybe you were invited to a character party and you had to show up 'in character'? Just putting on a costume isn't enough.
Crash, Boom, Bang
They packed us into the end section of the bleachers when I was in my high school marching band. I played marimba in the percussion section and our team was LOUD!
Selah
In my Bible, Psalm 68 is entitled "A Song of Triumph". Thirty-five amazing verses of victory and celebration.
Find Your Family
Loneliness is an enigma. It is totally possible to be alone and not feel lonely. Likewise, you could be surrounded by many people and yet feel all alone.
Home Hub
I saw the craziest message appear on my phone the other day. It read, "Living Room has not been responding for a while. Your home may not behave as expected."
Over A Meal
I have a dear friend that I've known for more than 30 years. I still remember the very first time I came to her home for dinner.
Set Your Sights
When I was growing up we lived outside of town, in a wooded area, and we loved it when Dad would set up targets in the yard to practice shooting. We mostly practiced with his .22 rifle but every so often...
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.
Schedule
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Right Song at the Right Time8:00pm - Midnight
Connecting. Strengthening.
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Right Song at the Right Time
Midnight - 6:00am
Connecting. Strengthening.