Seeing in 3D By Andrea Graff The other day I took my little buddy Grant on an “Ange Date”—something we’ve been doing since he was two years old. He’s seven now, but his choice of date has pretty much stayed the same—ice cream, the park and shopping. I was surprised when this time, something else was on his agenda. A movie. We decided...
You are a Gift! By Tamara Graff Hello my friends and Happy New Year! I hope your year is off to a great start. Mine was, until I realized this devo was supposed to be out 5 days ago! Oh well! I wanted to take the this opportunity to remind you of what an incredible gift you are to your world! Over the last several years,...
God’s Time Out By Tamara Graff Exodus 20:8-11, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. God’s time out prescription, the Sabbath, is not really a suggestion in scripture. It’s a commandment. There are three purposes why God created the Sabbath for our lives. The first purpose is to reverence God-slow down and honor Him by taking time to worship Him. Growing up,...
Where Feet May Fail By Andrea Graff In your church, you’ve likely worshipped to or at least heard the song “Oceans” by Hillsong United. As it did in many places, this song quickly became a favorite in our congregation, and my team has sung it quite a few times since it was released. But the other night, as I was singing the...
We Are Daughters of the Most High God by Pam Hamilton A sweet friend of mine is having a birthday party for her 4 year old daughter. It will seem like a regular birthday: presents, meal of her choice, cake and ice cream. Then when her daughter falls into a deep sleep, my friend will hang the canopy she has been making...
Sarah By Beth Jones "It was thus that Sarah obeyed Abraham [following his guidance and acknowledging his headship over her by] calling him lord (master, leader, authority). And you are now her true daughters if you do right and let nothing terrify you [not giving way to hysterical fears or letting anxieties unnerve you]." 1 Peter 3:6, AMP You don’t hear much about...
Live in the Moment By Patti Ford It seems like about this same time every year I find myself in the same place. I'm trying to juggle summer time with family and survive the vacation season. I'm doing my best not to be discouraged because of all the things I wanted to accomplish during the summer that didn't happen, and are once...
FEAR By Sandy Scheer Fear is affecting people. We are not immune to this as Pastors' wives. We are anointed for our call but still have to live day to day like everyone else. Perfect timing with the news being full of fear. Let’s see, there is the Enterovirus, Ebola, ISIS terror attacks, Ferguson race riots, men jumping the fence at the White...