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Unexpected Callings Devotions

Reflect on your own journey of faith as you dive into these devotions.

A Memory Box

A Memory Box Remembering God’s works Welcome! This week I will celebrate a birthday. You know…one of those birthdays…with a zero at the end…when you do lots of reminiscing. Some of you may have a memory box full of treasures from years gone by. Things that make you...

Before Time Began

Before Time Began A poem inspired by Titus 1:2 Welcome! I pray you have had a blessed Holy Week. Today, on Good Friday, I share a simple poem with you inspired by Titus 1:2 and other scriptures. It emphasizes God's amazing, eternal plan for salvation. Before Time...

Kinship

Kinship Marveling at Christ’s redemption Welcome! As I write this, it’s the beginning of spring–a time when annual plants pull strength from their roots and show us who they are with new blooms and leaves. We will do something similar today as we think of the kinship...

Biblical History, Current Events

Biblical History, Current Events An intriguing look at Israel and Iran Welcome. Today’s post is a little different–less devotional, more informational. Although our recent focus has been on God’s attributes (His nearness, His boundlessness, and His uniqueness), we...

One and Only One!

One and Only One! Marveling at the uniqueness of God Welcome! It’s the last week of February, and with Easter on the horizon, I pray that remembrance, preparation, and adoration fill your next few weeks. Our recent devotions have focused on some of God’s amazing...

🎵Notes on infinity🎶

🎵Notes on infinity🎶 Marveling at the boundlessness of God Welcome! I pray your January felt purposeful–even if the days flew by. I am grateful for the opportunity to share a few thoughts last month on crossroads decisions (“Don’t Get Too Comfortable!”) and the...
Don’t get too comfortable!

Don’t get too comfortable!

Don’t get too comfortable! Thoughts on settling into 2026...or not Welcome! I pray you have had a blessed beginning to the new year! Today, let’s linger on a couple of verses from the book of beginnings–Genesis–as we settle into 2026... Rhythms resume It’s quieter...

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We Interrupt Your Silent Night…

We Interrupt Your Silent Night…

We Interrupt Your Silent Night… Five responses gleaned from the shepherds A warm welcome to you this chilly December day! Today, we take a fresh look at some familiar phrases from the Christmas story...and find an invitation in the interruption. All was calm…until is...

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A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving?

A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving?

A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving? A morsel of insight in Leviticus Welcome! Today, let’s look at a surprisingly relevant bit of law in Leviticus. I promise it’s more interesting than you might think! A missing piece Look carefully at the current condition of the dining...

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The importance of packing well

The importance of packing well

The importance of packing well Paul's "packing" guidelines in Colossians 1 Hello! In the last post I let you know we were moving. We are now in our home--and, as God always does, He taught me a little something in the process. Let’s see what we can discover together....

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On the move again!

On the move again!

On the move again! Staying grounded when life tries to uproot you Let’s chat about moving...and Abraham! On the move again As I write to you today, I am preparing to move…again. Not that I mind…too much. I believe this house will be Johnny’s and my sixteenth address...

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What is JOY?

What is JOY?

What is JOY? Let's look at biblical joy and God's faithfulness I’m glad you’re here! Let’s chat a little about joy and rejoice over God's faithfulness! Unexpected callings Pause and think for a moment: When was the last time God surprised you? Maybe He...

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Catherine L Hill

Catherine L Hill is an author and speaker. Following a fulfilling career as a math teacher and curriculum designer, she received an unexpected calling to share her faith through writing. Catherine marvels at the journey God has marked for her, and she wants others to recognize and embrace the unexpected ways He directs them. Her desire is that all find joy in knowing that “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps” (Prov. 16:9). 

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