Devotions from Judy’s heart Yesterday we drove to my brother’s home in Indiana and when we arrived no one was home. We knocked and noticed there were no signs of life so we went to get gas, before coming back. Now we could have thought they were not very eager to see us, or so…

Devotions from Judy’s heart When Lily came home from school yesterday she was pleasantly surprised by what Brenda and I had made for her room –  a beautiful big fringed pillow with a floral design in the middle, a Roman shade, and a smaller matching corded pillow. She was so happy and Paige was happy…

 Devotions from Judy’s  heart Last night Lily was at her soccer practice and her really good friend fell down as she was tripped. She landed on her wrist and broke her arm. It was fortunate that we were babysitting Paige and Grant so Brenda could go to the practice and was available to accompany Maddie…

Devotions from Judy’s heart Al and I got up today at 2:30 am. to begin our trip south. As usual we spent the first two or three hours talking and sharing our thoughts on many issues and seeking discernment on decisions we will be making.. It is important to me to know what he is…

Devotions from Judy’s heart Last night Al and I watched part of the life story of a Carmelite nun and I was so touched by her devotion to the Lord. She suffered so much physically and yet she spent so much of her day in prayer and encouraging others. In many ways I felt like…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart God has given us a beautiful blueprint in His word for living our lives. As we follow His way we can walk in freedom and hope. But in our world today, God’s word is not only neglected but disputed that God actually means what He says.  Lately I have meditated…

Devotions from Judy’s heart Our posture as Christians should be as humble and dependant children of a loving, yet powerful, Father.  Why do we lose our peace by thinking we have to be in control and figure out the future?  Planning is good to a point, but we can make excessive plans to attempt to…

Devotions from Judy’s heart One day when Al and I were going to church we drove through a blind zone where the speed limit is only about 35 mph.  Al was going just a tad above that but there was a car behind that wanted us to go faster and was right on our tail.…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart When we babysat recently for Kurt’s family, Grant was sick the whole time. He and I had a great deal of playing time together as he was too sick to go outside. My knees were rather sore from all the time spent down on the floor racing trucks and playing…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart “Jesus Christ is in you, the hope of glory.” Col 1:27  Over the weekend I was reminded of how God’s presence within us is more powerful than our words. This was so evident when Al and I were at the monastery.  We attended Vespers and were able to sing the…