Devotions from Judy’s heart Al just had a birthday and I have a milestone birthday coming up in a couple weeks. The clock keeps ticking away and we are all getting older, even though we have not given permission for that to happen. As we drove to Brainerd the other day there was a gorgeous…

   Devotions from Judy’s heart As we watch the Olympics, many of the Olympians make it look easy on the balance beam, on the high dive, or jumping the hurdles etc. But if you asked any of them, they could tell you how hard they have trained and what they had to give up in…

Devotions from Judy’s heart We received a letter this week from a “Special friend” in Des Moines.. While we were at our church there, we had several “Special People” that attended, and they usually sat with me in the pew. When we moved away, Caroline wrote letters to us and after all these years she…

   Devotions from Judy’s heart Last weekend on our 7 ½ hour trip to Michigan I slept at least 5 of those hours. I could not keep awake and was so groggy….maybe just catching up from family time during the month of July. I was in a deep sleep and had several dreams. The only…

  Devotions from Judy’s heart How easy it is to tell God how we think He should do things according to our own preferences.  Each of us may have in mind what we think is a perfect worship service or the best way to do something. But the problem is not everyone else will agree…

Devotions from Judy’s heart I’m sure we have all met people that left a lasting imprint on our lives. When we were in Michigan we met the pastor of Immanuel Lutheran at their 125th anniversary celebration. I was struck by the warmth and love that he expressed to all those around him. He went out…

Devotions from Judy’s heart  as I sat by Lake Superior At Presque Isle I looked out at a large island and some inlets but couldn’t see on the other side.  Everything looked so beautiful in the morning mist but much was hidden too. I thought of Glory and the remainder of my days on earth.…

Devotions from Judy’s heart This morning Al and I drove to Presque Isle where we have spent many mornings in the years past.  It is a special holy place to us, as God has often spoken to us there, giving us direction for the future. In between the dark clouds, we saw the sunrise over…

Devotions from Judy’s heart I just got back from sweeping the deck, patio, and long steps down to the lake. Also, did some weeding as I see greens peeking up between the rocks where they shouldn’t be.. Today I am still catching up as I have let things go for over 3 weeks in order…

. Devotions from Judy’s heart Sometimes we need to admit we don’t know and to ask an expert. Even Jesus disciples weren’t able to cast out demons from a boy and Jesus told them this kind came out by prayer and fasting only. Jesus is the supreme expert!! Lately we have needed an expert too….like…