Devotions from Judy’s heart Lately we have had some rich times around the table. It is a place where belonging happens!  As Henri Nouwen says, “The table is a place we invite our friends to be part of our lives. We want them to be nurtured by this same food and drink that nurtures…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart God is so generous with us and always giving and giving.  As our spiritual eyes are open more and more, we will see that He is pouring out numerous blessings throughout our day. As you know I have been celebrating my Big birthday in many special ways these past days.…

  Devotions from Judy’s  heart Steve Smith says in his book, Jesus Life: “To discover our true identity as the beloved of God is one of the most fundamental rocks we can build our lives on.” Everyone has a need to love and be loved, to care and be cared for, to know and be…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart I was touched by a video I saw on www.FFHM.org, (Foundation For His Ministry), which is a mission for orphans and the poorest of the poor in Mexico. I remember meeting the woman who started this mission when Al was in Seminary in California, and she is now 80 years…

 Devotions from Judy’s heart Next weekend lots of family will be here at the lake for Labor Day weekend and then there will be a long pause before they are all up again. That means more of a time of quiet for Al and me (although we have retreatants coming too). I thought of Steve…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart Have you ever had a dream where you were floating through the air or on water, completely relaxed and free?  Today I went to the Point and the day was so beautiful.   I floated on an air mattress and noticed the blue sky overhead, felt a refreshing breeze, and soaked…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart Change comes to all of us and one phone call can change everything!  It may be a simple change of plans to something serious of a loved one who has died.  Last night I got a call that the guests that were coming for a dinner party tonight had to…

   Devotions from Judy’s heart Today I read from “Jesus Calling” that He knows our worst but sees our best. I am so grateful that although He sees us as we are, yet He sees what we can become. The world measures, competes and compares but He accepts us right where we are now and…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart I was struck by the selflessness of a 22 year old, Katie Davis, who gave up her privileged lifestyle to go to Uganda. She is in various stages of adopting 13 little girls, started a child sponsorship program, began a feeding program where over 1200 children are fed daily, initiated…

 Devotions from Judy’s heart, Last night I saw a doe with her two fawns in our yard grazing on our grass.  As I watched the doe started going for my garden and munching there. I don’t mind sharing but there is a limit and my garden is off limits. I went to the door and…