Devotions with Denise
Measuring Cups
When I cook or bake something I use a recipe. And I never guesstimate ingredients. I want to make sure I'm giving whatever I'm making a decent shot at tasting good when I'm done!
The Runner
I recently had the opportunity to preview a movie that is set to launch sometime early in 2023 called "Jesus Revolution".
A Desperate Moment
Not long ago I met a lady who runs an amazing ministry. As I walked around her ministry base and saw what she's doing and how lives are being changed my heart was moved by her obvious love for people.
The Language Barrier
Visiting a foreign country is exciting but also a little stressful. It's always helpful to have a guide.
Lessons From A Toddler
There is nothing quite like trying to dress a toddler. Their energy knows no bounds. Their little minds are constantly thinking – what’s next? where can I go? ooo what’s up there?
The Power Of A Song
Music almost always seems to draw a crowd, doesn’t it?! I’ve been on a New York City subway platform with a crowd gathered to hear some guy play his saxophone.
Having A Spotter
Do you know what a ‘spotter’ is? Maybe the better question is ‘do you know the importance of having a spotter?’ Wikipedia says “Spotting in weight or resistance training is the act of supporting another...
Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine
There is a scene in the movie “Finding Nemo” with a group of seagulls all sitting on posts in the water, with their sights set on a crab for dinner, all calling out, “mine, mine, mine, mine”…
Casting
My experience with fishing is very limited. I think I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve gone fishing. So much waiting…so much quiet…
In The Waiting
Waiting for God to come through for us is tough to do. We live in an instant gratification world.
What's In A Nap
Isn’t it absolute irony that when we are young our parents insist that we need a nap and we will try just about anything to get out of taking one?!
Generous Giving Generous Living
I grew up going to church. We went to Bible study every Wednesday night and to church TWICE on Sundays!
Faithful in Little
There is a teachable moment found in Luke 16:10 (from NLT) that Jesus had with His disciples. “If you are faithful in little things...
YOU ARE SPEEDING
We've all seen those radar speed signs typically in residential areas that flash your current speed up as you approach it. If it begins flashing your speed it's meant to be a reminder of the current speed and to slow it down.
The Old Orange Jar
I made a last-minute impulse buy when I was redecorating my daughter's bedroom a few years ago. On the way to the register, my eyes fell on this gallon-sized ceramic jar.
The Unforced Rhythms of Grace
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it...
The Middle Seat
The seat NO ONE wants to sit in?...the middle seat on an airplane! You know if you've flown before you either want the window seat or the aisle seat. Unless you're traveling WITH someone you know and want to be seated together...
Unlikely Company
I watched a tender video of a dad brushing his little girl's hair as she is sobbing. When he asks her what's wrong she chokes out, "I don't know". So he sweetly asks her if she'd like something special done with her hair.
The View From The Passenger Seat
My husband, Ken, is a professional driver. He is such a good driver that I hardly ever play backseat driver from the passenger seat.
Loaves And Fishes
You've got to hand it to the mama who packed her little boy's lunch with bread and fish. I mean think about that day when thousands of men, plus women and children, came to hear Jesus speak.
Put Your Oxygen Mask On First
If you have ever flown in a commercial airplane you know that part of the emergency preparedness instructions from flight attendants is that if cabin pressure should change, an oxygen mask will drop down in front of you...
And That's THE Truth
The truth will set you free. Probably one of the most misquoted scriptures in the whole Bible. Because many times it’s spoken totally out of context.
Unparalleled
There is no life parallel or equal that could compare to the grace and mercy that God has freely given to every person.
Tyranny of the Urgent
My To Do List often contains things that I do every day. Some are work-related and some are personal. I know that I’m going to need to do them and I would do them without a reminder.
God-Breathed
There aren’t too many sounds more beautiful than those first breaths, usually followed by the crying, of a newborn. Having the honor and privilege of carrying and giving birth to two beautiful babies...
The Gentle Cycle
Have you ever watched how the gentle cycle in the washing machine works? I got curious one day and ..well, you know where curiosity can lead!
Impression or Impact
One of the tips my mom taught me when I first learning to bake a cake was to open the oven and press my finger onto the top of the cake to see if it was done baking.
Decisions, Decisions
I saw an advertisement for something I'd never heard of before...an 'interactive' movie. The main character was at a crossroads in her love life and with the touch of my remote control I could help her choose which guy she should pick and watch her decision play out.
Schedule
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Right Song at the Right Time11:00pm - Midnight
Connecting. Strengthening.
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Right Song at the Right Time
Midnight - 6:00am
Connecting. Strengthening.
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