Psalm 148: 5 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him.
Psalm:104:20 The moon keeps track of the seasons, the sun is in charge of each day.
Isaiah 55: 6 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.… Read the rest “TOTALITY, A Devotion by Marci McGowan”
God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I’m headed for his place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I’m singing God-songs; I’m making music to God.
Psalm 27:6, The Message Bible
Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, was an exciting day at our church-- and a time that to this day affects how I see Easter season when it comes around each year.… Read the rest “The Mimes of Easter Times, a Devotion by Marci McGowan”
Resilience (noun) from The American Heritage Dictionary
1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness:
2. the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape;
3. elasticity: "nylon is excellent in wearability and resilience"the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness:
Lamentations 3: 25-27 (from the Message Bible) God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits,
to the woman who diligently seeks.… Read the rest “Resilience, a Devotion from Marci McGowan”
“The Lord your God is one; so love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy.’ And here is the second: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ There is no other commandment that ranks with these.”… Read the rest “Comfort and Hope in Conflict: a devotion by Marci McGowan”
… Read the rest “Eastertide 2016 – a devotional by Marci McGowan”
Now, let me ask you something profound yet troubling. If you became believers because you trusted the proclamation that Christ is alive, risen from the dead, how can you let people say that there is no such thing as a resurrection?
On March 16, 2016 the world lost a great man of faith. Jim Eads worked humbly and tirelessly in giving to the world. He especially saw his gift to encourage and build others up so they could develop their unique talents and grow in their faith and walk with Christ.
But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ.… Read the rest “A Lenten Pause, a devotional by Marci McGowan”
Psalm 147: 3-6 The Message 
(MSG)
God‛s the one who rebuilds Jerusalem,
who regathers Israel‛s scattered exiles.
He heals the heartbroken
and bandages their wounds.
He counts the stars
and assigns each a name.
Our Lord is great, with limitless strength;
we‛ll never comprehend what he knows and does.… Read the rest “Lent, Brokenness, Hope and Healing : a devotional by Marci McGowan”
Gracie hanging out on St. Michael's Bridge in Ghent, Belgium.
Gracie hanging out on St. Michael's Bridge in Ghent, Belgium.
