Devotions with Denise
Look At The Birds
I awoke to about six inches of fresh fallen snow in our yard. It was beautifully breathtaking! The world looked fresh and new!
Roses and Barrenness
The first time I listened to a song by Need To Breathe called "Who Am I", there was a lyric that made me visualize such a powerful picture in my mind that I have never forgotten its impact.
Who's In The Room
One of my favorite women in the Bible is Dorcas, also known as Tabitha. The Word describes her as a believer who was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.
Look Again
I pulled up at a stop sign and as my gaze started to shift to check both ways for traffic I noticed a sign just below that read, "LOOK AGAIN".
Two Are Better Than One
Having worked in radio for many years, I have shared a good portion of my life on the air with my listeners. One of the greatest joys for me is when I am able to meet listeners for the first time...
God Is On Your Side
God sees you. When you are standing up and standing out for His purposes, He is directing your steps, helping you to walk on solid ground. And especially when you are feeling bereft of courage, wanting to isolate yourself...
What's On Your Sign
I always thought it was a cool thing to see limo drivers waiting and watching for their passengers while holding up a sign with their name on it. I've enjoyed watching a passenger's eyes light up when they see their name and then look up to catch the driver's eyes to signal the connection.
Limited Space
Space is limited. You hear it when you are invited to an event or a gathering and need to RSVP. A venue can only contain so many people. You think about it when you are packing for a trip.
The Journaler
Would you call yourself a journaler? For many, many years, I wanted to be one. In fact, the two most critical components for journaling, something to write with and something to write on, are among my most favorite things to buy and savor.
Collectibles
About the time that I became a mom these cute little stuffed animals, called Beanie Babies, became a hit! They were soft and floppy... and each one had a heart-shaped red tag attached that shared its name and birth date.
The Spare Room
When my husband, Ken, and I moved into our first home, we had already been married for almost two and a half years, but, until then, had been living on a bus as part of a traveling ministry with other young adults.
Created For Community
Community looks different everywhere... and also the same. It might be your neighbors in your own neighborhood or the community of believers you worship with together.
Details
Have you ever heard someone say, "God is in the details"? Don't you sometimes wish that He would share more of them with you?
The What and The How
I have had days that I call 'every minute has a name' days. Meaning that my day is so full of things I must accomplish...
The Shade of Answered Prayers
Have you ever had a dream that felt so real that when you woke from it, you wondered if it was more than a dream? Recently, I awoke from a dream so real...
Faith Over Fear
According to YouVersion - The Bible App, in the year 2025, the most engaged-with Scripture online, globally, was found in Isaiah 41:11.
The Blessing Of The One Who Holds The Key
There is a lyric in the song by artist Seph Schlueter called "Counting My Blessings" that says, "the more that I look in the details, the more of Your goodness I find.
A Modern Day Parable
Have you heard the modern-day parable about the man who prayed to be rescued from the rising flood waters in his town? He earnestly asked God to save him. Soon after, a neighbor showed up in a canoe...
Stick And Shine
Not long ago I watched a sweet little girl dance around holding a sticker that someone had given her. I'm not sure if her joyful jig came from the fact that it was a doggy sticker or just that someone had given it to her.
Falling Asleep On God
Have you ever fallen asleep on God? It's a complete accident. We set out with the best intentions to designate a certain amount of time to reading His Word and spending time in prayer. And before we know it...
Because You Trust
Misplaced trust. When it happens to us we are offended. When we are the offender, it is very likely that we will need to make extra efforts to show that we can be trusted. Learning to trust...
The Secret We Get To Hear
God has a plan for your life and mine. That alone should jumpstart us every morning to get up and get going. Yet we drag our feet some days.
Love Mercy
I was listening to someone quote the well-known Bible verse from Micah 6:8 recently. From the New Living Translation...
Geese Honking
I heard the sound of geese honking as they were flying over my house and without even looking I could visualize the "V" formation of those birds as they were making their way south.
Water Daily
I received the prettiest bouquet of roses for my birthday. Six roses and each one a different color. Tucked into the arrangement, along with the card from...
Road Construction
Road construction. Sometimes unexpected, always inconvenient. It's beyond our control and leaves us wondering - how long will this last? When it's finished - will it be better than before? Some roadwork requires traffic to be held up...
The Last Verse
It's the last book of the Old Testament. In fact, it's the last chapter...and the final verse before the '400 years of silence' began when, to our knowledge, God spoke...
Cracker Jacks
It was a special treat to get a box of Cracker Jacks when I was a kid. To this day, that box of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts maintains the same design on the outside... with the same reminder... "prize inside".
