Month: November 2021

Scripture Readings Proverbs 29:1II Chronicles 1–2John 4Psalms 140 Verse Focus (Proverbs 29:1) Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes      will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. Meditation Placeholder for the November 20 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. Today I’m grateful for audiobooks. I love to read, and listening to a story makes commuting not only bearable but actually enjoyable. It redeems the time. I’m thankful for my friend Lynn who persuaded me to try audiobooks some years back. I’d been doubtful because I’d had trouble in the past listening to papers being read out loud. But she was right,…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:27I Chronicles 28–29John 3Psalms 139 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:27) Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,     but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses. Meditation Placeholder for the November 19 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. Today I’m thankful for birds. I love seeing and hearing them. There are so many different kinds, too! Some birds are fearsome predators, while others are cheerful greeters of the morning sun. Some are tiny; some are huge. So much variety! My brother has been taking some gorgeous photos of birds recently; however, my…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:26I Chronicles 26–27John 2Psalms 138 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:26) Those who trust in themselves are fools,     but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. Meditation Placeholder for the November 18 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. Today, as always, I am thankful for language and communication and the power of story. I love a well-crafted sentence. I am grateful for authors, and for books that move your mind and your emotions. I am passionate about books and reading for many reasons — after all, books can change your life. But mostly I’m grateful for…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:24I Chronicles 24–25John 1Psalms 137 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:24) Whoever robs their father or mother     and says, “It’s not wrong,”     is partner to one who destroys. Meditation Placeholder for the November 17 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. This may seem obvious to anyone who has seen my Instagram feed over the past year or two, but I am thankful for flowers. Tulips, daffodils, azaleas, rhododendrons, cherry blossoms, dogwood blossoms, roses (roses, roses, roses!), dahlias, lavender, hydrangeas, and many more flowers have been captured in their glory by my camera. I love the different colors and…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:23I Chronicles 22–23James 4–5Psalms 136 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:23) Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor     rather than one who has a flattering tongue. Meditation Placeholder for the November 16 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. When was the last time you laughed? Humor has been in shorter supply for me since the pandemic started, but I’m still grateful for the ability to laugh and thankful to have a sense of humor. Isn’t humor one of the things we cherish about our friends? Laughing together is one of life’s pleasures. I’m also…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:22I Chronicles 20–21James 1–3Psalms 135 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:22) The stingy are eager to get rich      and are unaware that poverty awaits them. Meditation Placeholder for the November 15 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. This morning I’m thankful for hot beverages, and for the senses of taste and touch. On a dark fall or winter morning, when I rise before the sun, there’s something especially comforting about drinking that cup of hot coffee as I prepare to face the day. Thankful for warmth, thankful for taste, and thankful that each new day comes…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:20I Chronicles 17–19II Thessalonians 1–3Psalms 134 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:20) A faithful person will be richly blessed,     but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. Meditation Alas, I do not have any updated meditations this week either. Work is going well, but I’m still adjusting to the increased energy demands. I’m struggling to manage the personal on top of my new work routine. Instead of writing devotionals, yesterday was spent cooking soup for work lunches and doing many, many chores. Even now, I’m not caught up with what I need to get done — but I’m…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:19I Chronicles 15–16I Thessalonians 4–5Psalms 133 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:19) Those who work their land will have abundant food,     but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. Meditation Placeholder for the November 13 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. Today I’m giving thanks for my parents. Even though they are no longer with me, I still think of them and the things they taught me. I’m grateful for their love and support. I know I was very fortunate to have had a stable and secure upbringing. At the time I took it…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:18I Chronicles 13–14I Thessalonians 1–3Psalms 132 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:18) The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe,     but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit. Meditation Placeholder for the November 12 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. This morning I’m thankful for small groups that meet regularly for fellowship, study, and prayer. I’m part of several different small groups — some formal, some informal. With the pandemic, most of these gatherings have been virtual, but I can’t imagine going through such difficult times without the support and encouragement of…

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Scripture Readings Proverbs 28:14I Chronicles 10–12Colossians 3–4Psalms 131 Verse Focus (Proverbs 28:14) Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,     but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble. Meditation Placeholder for the November 11 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible. I’m thankful for veterans and for all those who have served in our military forces to protect our nation. I’m also thankful for those who currently serve in the military, as well as those serving in police and fire departments across the country. Most of these individuals are nameless to me, although some were from my own…

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