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Behold a Star

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Becky Toews

Matthew 2:2 “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” In the pre-dawn mornings before Christmas, as I look out the window from my little porch room, I view one of my favorite Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged Christmas, Christmas star, Jesus birth, shine, wise men, witness, worship

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Becky Toews

John 14:2 Jesus says, “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” For me, Christmas feels like home. And the sounds of the season serve as auditory signposts. I love the music Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged Body of Christ, carols, Christmas, relationships, separation. heaven

The Holidays Are Coming

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Becky Toews

Psalm 77:11-12 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. So what’s the big deal about holidays? Some people love ‘em and some hate the stress that accompanies them. Some Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged Christmas, God's works, holidays, memories, remember, traditions

Me and Mr. Washcloth

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Becky Toews

Matthew 18:3 “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” On my recent babysitting trip to Nashville, I found out my 3-year-old grandson had never experienced a bubble bath. So of course, I decided to remedy the situation Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged childlike faith, children, faith, grandparenting, imagination, scripture

Give Thanks….When?

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Becky Toews

1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Many things about my faith remain a mystery, but a few principles speak loud and clear. One principle I would take to the bank is the importance of gratitude. God Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged faith, gratitude, miracles, prayer, thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Is It Well with Your Soul?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Becky Toews

3 John 2  Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. “Is it well with your soul?” A former acquaintance used to ask that probing question on occasion. There’s probably not a more Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged health, hospitality, love, soul, stress, truth

When Plans Change

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Becky Toews

James 4:14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.   My recent return flight from Nashville to Philadelphia turned out to be one for the record books. My son took Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged complain, flexibility, gratitude, peace, trust God

Without Spot or Wrinkle

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Becky Toews

Ephesians 5:27 …so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.   The idea of Christ coming for a bride without spot or wrinkle recently took on a deeper meaning. I got Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged bride of Christ, purity, sanctification, sin, yieldedness

Nothing Changed BUT Everything Changed

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Becky Toews

Isaiah 37:21 … “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Because you have prayed to me….”   Do you ever wake up in the morning and just feel sad? That was my case recently. Not only had my football team just lost what should have been an easy win, Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged Bible, depression, disappointment, discouragement, faith, prayer

Oil the Shield!

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Becky Toews

Isaiah 21:5 They prepare the table, they spread the rugs, they eat, they drink. Arise, O princes; oil the shield!   It’s time for us in the church to oil our shields. As I was reading in Isaiah the other day, this term caught my attention. Babylon is about to Continue Reading…

Posted in Weekly Devotionals | Tagged complacency, faith, shield of faith, spiritual warfare, truth, victory

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