Encouragement · Weekend Word Devotions

Weekend Word: The Gifts Are In You

Read: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Today’s Scripture: “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands” (2 Timothy 1:6, NIV). I wasn’t sure that I knew what I was doing. When I began leading a children’s ministry, I was excited but nervous.… Continue reading Weekend Word: The Gifts Are In You

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Weekend Word: Are You Playing the Comparison Game?

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Today’s Scripture: “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God” (2 Corinthians 3:5, NIV) As I watched the speaker, another kid’s ministry leader, masterfully retell a section of Scripture in vivid detail to a captive audience, I couldn’t help but feel… Continue reading Weekend Word: Are You Playing the Comparison Game?

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Weekend Word: Committing to Thankfulness This Year

[Today’s devotion on thankfulness is a part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to have my content sent straight to your inbox.] Read: Colossians 3:15-17 Today’s Scripture: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do… Continue reading Weekend Word: Committing to Thankfulness This Year

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Weekend Word: Remembering God’s Goodness in the New Year

[Today’s devotion on remembering God’s goodness is a part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word to jumpstart your week, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to get my content sent straight to your inbox.] Read: Psalm 77 Scripture: 11 I will remember the deeds… Continue reading Weekend Word: Remembering God’s Goodness in the New Year

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Weekend Word: Afraid to Take the Next Step

[Today’s devotion on overcoming fear is a part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to have my content sent straight to your inbox.] Read: Haggai 2:1-5 Today’s Scripture: “This is the promise I made to you when… Continue reading Weekend Word: Afraid to Take the Next Step

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Weekend Word: You Are Wonderful

[Today’s devotion about identity in Christ is a part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to have my content sent straight to your inbox.] Today’s Scripture: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do… Continue reading Weekend Word: You Are Wonderful

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Weekend Word: The Sometimes Rocky Path to God’s Promises

Today’s devotion about God’s promises is part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to have my content sent straight to your inbox. Read: Acts 27:13-26 Today’s Scripture: “So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith… Continue reading Weekend Word: The Sometimes Rocky Path to God’s Promises

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Weekend Word: Persevering Through Adversity

[Today’s devotion about perseverance is a part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to get my content sent straight to your inbox.] Read: Daniel 6:1-10 Today’s Scripture: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at… Continue reading Weekend Word: Persevering Through Adversity

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Weekend Word: Putting Down Your Stubborn Burdens

[Today’s devotion about laying down burdens is from the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights for God’s Word. To have these devotions delivered straight to your inbox, don’t forget to follow my blog via WordPress or email!] Today’s Scripture: 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will… Continue reading Weekend Word: Putting Down Your Stubborn Burdens

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Weekend Word: Quieting Your Soul

[Today’s devotion on quieting your soul is a part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word to jumpstart your week.]  Read: Psalm 62 Today’s Scripture: “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him . . . Trust in him at all times, O… Continue reading Weekend Word: Quieting Your Soul