Category: Christian Living
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The Chucks (#jammed daily devo, day 206)

July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 206: Resilient shoes. “Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.” 1 Samuel 2:1 (NIV) Chucks have become the shoe of choice in our house. It started with Papa (my dad) and continued on…
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The First Chair (#jammed daily devo, day 205)

July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 205: The front seat. “Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.” 1 Samuel 3:7 The first chair of an orchestra is a sought after seat. Musicians practice and compete to be the first chair. It’s a noteworthy title, and to some a profession. My…
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The Breath Between Notes (#jammed daily devo, day 204)

July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 204: Take time to breathe. “The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 When children learn to play the recorder, that magical instrument that is music to every parents’ ear, they are taught to breathe between…
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The Thrifty Compliments (#jammed daily devo, day 203)

July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 203: It doesn’t have be expensive to look worth it. “My son, pay attention to all the words I am telling you. Lean in closer so you may hear all I say. Keep them before you; meditate on them; set them safely in your heart. For those who discover them, they are…
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The Dogfights (#jammed daily devo, day 201)

July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 201: Dukes up. “Moses (to God): Who am I to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel’s children out of Egypt?’” Exodus 3:11 (VOICE) Today’s verse is a dogfight. God is telling Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand the release of the Egyptians, and Moses is telling God ‘no.’ dogfight-A device used in marches…
