Wisdom From an Arborist

One of the things we have enjoyed in the past months here in our rural setting has been the large herd of deer that roam through the surrounding woods.

Dave DeSelmJanuary 7, 2025devotionals, devotional, disciple, discipleship, deer, loss, hope, forget the past, future, pastComment

God of the Past, the Present, and the Future

Psalm 90 is a perfect psalm for the end of the year. For one thing, this psalm includes the word “year” more than any other. In the Hebrew text of Psalm 90, the word translated as “year” (shena) appears seven times.

Dave DeSelmDecember 30, 2020devotionals, devotional, New Year, New Years, Psalm 90, wisdom, future, past, present, time, God's presence, purpose in life, life's purpose, relationship with GodComment

Easter Present

All four of the gospel accounts record the resurrection of Jesus. Like a multifaceted diamond, each of them highlights different aspects of it. One of my favorite versions is that which is found in Matthew.

Dave DeSelmApril 8, 2020Easter, Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 28:1-9, Ta-da, resurrection, power, past, present, future, JesusComment

New Things

Well, here we are in the opening hours of a brand-new year. Our walls display bright, new calendars. Our desks sport sharp, new date books. For at least one friend, it means that he gets to carry around a brand-new Franklin Planner. For better or worse, 2020 has arrived!

Devotionals for Every Day Disciples

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