“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;…
Fear gripped my throat as gravel crunched under the car’s tires, and I can still see the winter sun casting long shadows with its soft light. I had kissed my children good-bye just minutes before, unsure if I would see them again in hours, days, or weeks. My husband took my hand in his to…
I remember the sun beating down on me as I sat among perfectly planted rows of cotton that were the map for a perfect adventure. Day after day, from sunrise to sunset, my brother and I roamed free, him building things and me collecting treasure among the fields. At the most unlikely time, rain would…
A day spent fishing. Homemade whipped cream. A new notebook. I have great respect for gratitude. Its power can transform moods and strengthen relationships. Nothing can brighten someone’s life like a genuine thank you. This past year, though, I told God on numerous occasions that adding comfy socks, delicious coffee, or my son’s laughter to…
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time. (2 Timothy 1:9 NIV) I sat by his bed, holding his hand. I couldn’t contain my weeping…
For the summer the devotional team members at The Glorious Table are taking a much-deserved break from the regularly scheduled Milk & Honey devotions on Saturdays. This season is one of extraordinary busyness, beautiful weather, wild family vacations, and, in general, everything simply being different than the rest of the year. So instead of the usual post to read…