Category: Devotionals


Devotional: 01/11/2026

When you pack the pews at the largest Baptist church in our town, something is happening. Such was the case recently with the Celebration of Life for Don Betts. I’ve lived in Fuquay Varina for forty years and have heard…

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Devotional: 01/04/2026

If you drink coffee, you know there is a difference between a cup of coffee and a good cup of coffee. If you’re looking for something just to wash down the eggs and bacon at breakfast, then any cup will…

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year !!!! I asked a friend recently how he was doing. He responded that he was experiencing a Holiday HangOver. There’s a new one for you or maybe not. The holiday season is taxing and yes, we have…

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas !!!!! I hope your day will be filled with absolute JOY !!!! There are so many layers, elements and topics worthy of print and discussion on this day. The one that has stirred my heart in years past…

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Devotional: 12/21/2025

Nature can often initiate divine reflection especially if you are paying attention. It provided me with such last week. I was visiting my local saw mill picking up a lumber order for my birdhouses. After loading the boards, I noticed…

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Devotional: 12/14/2025

Today is Joseph’s birthday. All I can do is wish him a Happy Heavenly Birthday. As a follower of Jesus, I celebrate that beyond any worldly accolade. I would certainly like to have him here with me but I can…

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Devotional: 11/30/2025

Our word for today is anticipation. Best defined as the act of looking forward to an event. A pleasurable expectation if you will. I like the word and relate to it often. I have said that the anticipation can be…

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Devotional: 11/27/2025

I want to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. I remember as a kid, whenever I was handed something good, my mom would lean over to me and say, “Now… what do you say?” Jesus could ask…

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Devotional: 11/23/2025

Our word for today is "messing". I’ve heard this word used all my life. It refers to interfering or negatively manipulating something. I consider it somewhat a folksy expression, like "he’s over there messing with something". There’s a TV ad…

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Devotional: 11/16/2025

I was recently invited by a friend to "lead worship" at a senior care center where she worked. I certainly didn’t want to say "no" to a friend but quickly reminded her that I could not and did not sing….

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