Category: Devotions

  • “Opinions!”

    “One of the biggest misconceptions many of us fall into is mistaking opinions for truth. In today’s world, we’ve almost normalized giving everyone a platform to speak — whether they’ve been asked to or not. But here’s the issue with that: words are powerful. When we hear something spoken over us, even casually, we can…

  • “The Goal!”

    “This has always been said, and that is this: God is not going to do for you what you can do for yourself. Amen. In other words, faith without works is dead. We simply can’t pray and ask God to fix everything, yet fail to put our hands to the plow, so to speak. It…

  • “17th Anniversary!”

    Today is a very special day for me. Seventeen years ago, my family and I were in Kentucky on our way to visit my mom for her birthday. We had spent the night there, and during that time, the Lord began dealing with my heart about starting a devotional. Now, I’ve never been one for…

  • “Leave it there!”

    I’m not sure if I’m the only one, but as for me… I’ve always had loads of questions—so many ‘whys’ and ‘how comes.’ I’ve pretty much been this way my whole life. I want to know the answers. I want to know how to do something, how to get it done, how to accomplish it—and…

  • “Remaining peaceful!”

    For the most part, what I’ve learned so far in life is this:The only person you can truly control—and the only person you should try to control—is yourself. Amen.You see, we can’t control what others do or say. We can’t control what’s happening around us. We can’t always control how life goes. Amen.We can’t make…

  • “Drop the trash off!”

    So this morning—as many of you know—I went out to feed the crows in my field. They’ve become so used to it that every single morning, without fail, they come back, waiting to gather up all the yummies I leave out for them. Years ago, the Lord spoke to me and said, “Mandi, if you…

  • “Be Grateful!”

    I’ve been doing some reflecting lately—on our lives, our happiness, and how we pursue joy in the world we live in. Amen. For many, happiness is tied to what they have—their possessions, their wealth, the size of their home, or the kind of car or truck they drive. For others, it’s about accomplishments and achievements.…

  • “Salt and Light!”

    “Be the Sea of Galilee, Not the Dead Sea!” Yesterday morning, our pastor was preaching about being salt and light in the world—Amen! Every time I hear that Scripture or a message on it, I always think back to a group of 8th grade girls I once taught in Bible Fellowship class (or as some…

  • “Only the Lord!”

    Only the Lord Is Truly Easy Life is hard. Amen. We can all attest to that truth. Everything in this world has its challenges, its battles, and its burdens. But as I was thinking this morning, I realized something powerful — the only true and constant thing in this life that isn’t hard is the…

  • “Benefits from laughing!”

    Laughter Is Truly Medicine – Amen When I woke up this morning, I saw a video that was absolutely hilarious, and I just could not stop laughing. It boosted my mood tremendously! It’s amazing what laughter does for the body—Amen. It lifts your spirit, gets you into a better mood, and somehow fills you with…