Category: Devotions
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My 2025 Word of the Year: Belong
Every year, I try to choose a word that encapsulates my intentions. Past words have included radiant (2024), steadfast (2023), and fulfill (2022). As December drew to a close, I found myself wrestling with two words that kept tugging at my heart to guide 2025. The first was “cozy” – a word that evoked images…
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Radiant 2024: Finding Confidence in Letting Go

Why, yes, it is April and I’m just now writing a blog post about the word I’ve chosen to guide me in 2024. That shouldn’t surprise anyone who’s been around here for a hot minute. Writing has been a bit of a struggle for me to this point, but I think I’ve rounded the corner…
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In all things God works for good!

One Bible verse that pops up often in Under the Blue Skies is Romans 8:28, which says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This powerful verse holds a special place in the hearts of the characters,…
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Celebrating Anniversaries

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always…
