John 10:27 "My sheep know my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." I am excited to celebrate Pentecost in three more days. But, when reflecting on a theme for this devotion, I was prompted to focus on Jesus's ministry as we walk out the last of the Easter Season. Where should I begin? I kept hearing the words, "Come follow me." Through the help of Siri on my iPhone, I learned that Jesus used these words 12 times in the Gospels. John 10:27 says, "My sheep know my vo

Psalm 145:9 "The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all he has made." This is a pet blessing. Pets effortlessly express the unconditional love of God. Every time I am with pets or pets of friends, I experience joy and comfort that help my soul. Animals seem to help your mood, no matter what. Their memory warms my heart, and their memory stays forever. I will spend part of today thinking about animal companions that have blessed my life. I am grateful for thei

I sit and reflect on what is God’s plan in my life. Too much to think about - too overwhelming. "Let go and let God" is what I hear the loudest in my heart and in my head. The connection: God determines the good I have to offer. His gifts given to me... and to you. So, we wait and reflect. We reach out to others; we don’t focus on our disappointments. Our plan is not God's plan. As Hannah prayed in 1 Samuel 2, so must we: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! Oh, how the Lo