Category: Devotions
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Words of a Poet
Today is National Poets Day! The renowned poet laureate Robert Frost was quoted to have said, “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” How true that statement is. There is music found in the words of a well-crafted poem—music that is heard even if there is no…
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Rest for the Weary
Do you need a moment to just breathe? Today is National Relaxation Day. According to data from a 2023 Gallup report,[1] the American Institute of Stress reported that “U.S. workers are some of the most stressed employees in the world.”[2] Even if you aren’t dealing with workplace-related stress, there are plenty of other things that…
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The Story of God’s Love
Today is Book Lovers Day! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of opening a book and seeing where the words on the page take us. The story grabs hold of us—and we’re not sure where it will lead, but we must follow to its end. Celebrating Book Lovers Day, I can’t help but think about…
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Climbing Mountains
Today is National Mountain Climbing Day.* The creators of this holiday intended for observers to—you guessed it—climb a mountain. It doesn’t have to be a big one, it just has to be a mountain. Set your goal and climb! The hope is that you’ll be able to look back on your accomplishment, however large or…
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Fourth of July Devotion: Freedom Is Not Free
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). “Miss Liberty” she’s called—that statue with fingernails as large as dinner plates and who’s 151 feet tall from her sandals to her torch. But it’s not her size that impresses, it’s the message inscribed on her pedestal, “Give me your tired, your…
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Easter Greeting and Devotion From NPH
Praise be to our victorious Lord and King! On this joyous day of celebration, we share with you a special Easter message from NPH Vice President of Publishing Rev. Chris Cordes and an Easter devotion written by Richard Lauersdorf. Please take a moment to click the video image above and meditate on the message below. A Question…
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Good Friday Devotion: Loving Hands Crucified for Me
“They crucified him” (Mark 15:24). Every tool has its purpose. I cut with a knife, eat with a fork, and write with a pen. And a nail? A nail is used to fasten. Though the crucifixion accounts don’t mention nails by name, Thomas would tell us they were there. He saw their imprint on his…
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Loving Hands Washing Me Clean: A Holy Thursday Devotion
“After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him” (John 13:5). We use hands to express love. With them I caress my spouse, hold close my children, comfort my loved ones in distress. What would I do if I…