devotion – Page 6 – Lauri Hawley

Merciful Savior

As Christmas celebrations wind up all around us, perhaps we can pause to think about what was going on in the time before Jesus arrived in the stable in Bethlehem.

Inveterate: Wednesday Words

If I tried to guess what inveterate means by looking at its parts, I would come up with something like “not a veteran”. Not quite right, I’m afraid.

Compounding Peace

I share these verses of peace on this second Sunday of Advent. May they bring peace to your mind and spirit!

November Readers’ Top Picks

Welcome to December! Let’s look back at what your favorite posts were in November before we jump headlong into the Christmas season.

Beware the Cactus!

This is not a Christmas-is-almost-here-so-you-better-get-ready post. It’s still November, for goodness sake!!

“Like” Life Lessons

Yesterday I wrote about being thankful in the face of suffering and trials, even though I personally had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with family gathered around the table.