Category Archives: Devotionals

Ready to Receive

Posted on November 17, 2017 by dorissavanover

During a conversation with one of my sons about a problem I couldn’t fix, I said to him, “You know I have faith. I can look you straight in the eye and tell you in all honesty that I trust … Continue reading →

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Basking in the Son

Posted on September 27, 2017 by dorissavanover

Note: With my son’s permission, I am sharing a devotional he shared with me several years ago. (Thank you, Barry!) Looking out of the airplane window, gliding through the clouds, I gazed at the sunshine’s rays. The stillness surrounded me … Continue reading →

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The Pink Apron

Posted on September 26, 2017 by dorissavanover

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:   Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.  Psalm 37:4 My family would be arriving soon to celebrate my birthday. Opening the closet door, I reached for an apron … Continue reading →

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Faith Becomes our Fact of Life

Posted on August 31, 2017 by dorissavanover

I sat on the front porch with my dad, a little girl crying in fear of the tornado that was obviously headed our way since the warning sirens were blaring. My dad calmed me with his words, “Sister, I’ll take … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan is Best

Posted on August 22, 2017 by dorissavanover

When my daughter-in-law challenged me to document blessings as they arrived, I was enthralled with the idea. I knew that watching for blessings would increase my awareness of God’s presence in my daily life. I didn’t know at that particular … Continue reading →

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In the Stillness

Posted on October 27, 2011 by dorissavanover

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.  Psalm 46:10 (KJV) So many times, during prayer, I would feel the whisper of Your words, Father, telling … Continue reading →

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The Guided Path

Posted on October 6, 2011 by dorissavanover

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.” On my way to work one morning, I asked … Continue reading →

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I’m Blessed

Posted on September 19, 2011 by dorissavanover

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply —and how good is a timely word!  Proverbs 15:23  How are you?”  Many of us ask or answer this question several times during our workday.  “Fine, thank you. How are you?” … Continue reading →

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Hold On

Posted on September 13, 2011 by dorissavanover

 Isaiah 42:5-6 (NKJV) THOUGHT FOR TODAY: “I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand;” Isaiah 42:6a Stopped at a red light on our downtown’s main street, I glanced around at the steady flow of traffic. … Continue reading →

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