Devotions from Judy’s heart Yesterday I went to the garden to weed and pick the veggies but soon found out my gardening-partner had the sprinkler on there and I had to postpone my plan.  Had I forced my way, that wouldn’t have been very wise and, I would have gotten dirty and muddy. Sometimes we…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart Today I washed the rugs for the bathrooms and hung them on our deck railing to dry while I went about my day. Later when I checked on them they were totally dry and I could put them back on the floors. It made me think of things that happen…

Devotions from Judy’s heart When Kurt came with his kids on Friday, they were so keyed up to see the new boat that they went from their vehicle directly down to the lake… after hugging us of course. They delayed supper and unpacking to get right to the water and spent the next couple hours…

Devotions from Judy’s heart The other day Al took me for a boat ride around the Lake. When we got near to our Point the depth finder said it was 6 feet deep. Just a short distance from there it went down to 91 feet. Hard to believe!   It made me think of the deep…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart Our grandkids are coming tomorrow and I am making preparations for them. The toy bins from the storage are now out, little chairs on the deck washed, daily prizes wrapped, food prepared etc. As I do these things there is anticipation for the fun we will have together when they…

  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…