Devotional Journal

Black brush lettering on ivory handmade paper: “Begin the next season with a heart ready to learn the way of God.”

Beginning a New Year With a Willing Heart

David’s prayer in Psalm 143 brings need, trust, and a desire to learn before God. Begin a new year with Scripture, willing obedience, and shared prayer.

Beginning a New Year With a Willing Heart

David’s prayer in Psalm 143 brings need, trust, and a desire to learn before God. Begin a new year with Scripture, willing obedience, and shared prayer.

Black brush lettering on ivory handmade paper: “We can bring an unfinished year before a God whose mercy endures.”

Remembering God's Mercy at the End of a Year

Lamentations holds honest sorrow and hope in God’s compassion together. End a year with specific gratitude, open prayer, and a thoughtful step of love.

Remembering God's Mercy at the End of a Year

Lamentations holds honest sorrow and hope in God’s compassion together. End a year with specific gratitude, open prayer, and a thoughtful step of love.

Black brush lettering on ivory handmade paper: “An ordinary invitation can make room for a new friendship.”

Making Room for New Friendships in a New Season

Romans 12 places hospitality within a life of sincere love. Make room for friendship through thoughtful invitations, patient listening, and ordinary time together.

Making Room for New Friendships in a New Season

Romans 12 places hospitality within a life of sincere love. Make room for friendship through thoughtful invitations, patient listening, and ordinary time together.

Black brush lettering on ivory handmade paper: “Plans can change while our calling to follow Jesus remains.”

When Your Plans Take a Different Direction

Paul’s journey in Acts 16 changed direction while his gospel work continued. Consider a changed plan with prayer, Scripture, wise counsel, and a faithful next step.

When Your Plans Take a Different Direction

Paul’s journey in Acts 16 changed direction while his gospel work continued. Consider a changed plan with prayer, Scripture, wise counsel, and a faithful next step.

Black brush lettering on ivory handmade paper: “Begin the work of serving others with dependence on the grace of Jesus.”

Beginning a New Ministry Responsibility With De...

Paul locates his confidence in ministry in Christ. Begin a new church responsibility with prayer, a teachable heart, and careful attention to the people you serve.

Beginning a New Ministry Responsibility With De...

Paul locates his confidence in ministry in Christ. Begin a new church responsibility with prayer, a teachable heart, and careful attention to the people you serve.

Black brush lettering on ivory handmade paper: “Later seasons of life can still hold faithful love and words of praise.”

A Prayer at the Beginning of Retirement

Psalm 92 includes older people in its picture of fruitfulness and praise. Begin retirement with gratitude, attention to present capacity, and prayer for shared life in Christ.

A Prayer at the Beginning of Retirement

Psalm 92 includes older people in its picture of fruitfulness and praise. Begin retirement with gratitude, attention to present capacity, and prayer for shared life in Christ.