Seeking the Extraordinary
Inspirational devotionals to help discover God’s extraordinary presence in your ordinary day
A Terminal Degree
Jay remembers when he received his doctorate that it was described as a “terminal degree.”
Not By Bread Alone
The practice of fasting is not a part of the normal rhythm of most of our lives.
Listening and Discernment
We had no idea what God was calling us to next—nor when, so it became a serious time of listening and discernment for us.
The Gift of Creation
Gerald Fagin writes, “We lose sight of the giftedness of creation because it is always with us.”
Restoration
These are the words Dan spoke: “Your whole story matters to God.” At that moment, something deep inside me shifted.
Vulnerable Confession
When we think of confession, we most often think of confessing our sins to God and one another. However, confession is about more than sin.
Walking with a Purpose
When I was a little girl, my grandfather used to say that I walked with a purpose.
Surrender to Love
In David Benner’s book Surrender to Love, he says that all love always contains sparks of the divine presence of God. Wow!
Beautiful Feet
They walked mile after mile facing hardships and persecution that we can’t imagine.
Elite Status
We love the perks of membership whether it’s at the airport or on the golf course.
Anybody and Everybody
In Romans chapter 10, the Apostle Paul explains the inclusive nature of the gospel—its availability to anyone and everyone that calls on the name of the Lord.
The Rooster Crows
Church tradition has it that for the rest of his life the crow of a rooster brought tears to the eyes of the Apostle Peter.
Losing the Plot
In the space of just a few pages, I had completely lost the plot of the story.
Do Dogs Go to Heaven?
On this flight, the man said, “Well my dog just died, and I am wondering if dogs go to heaven?”
Am I Crazy?
Some days, I think to myself, “Am I crazy to have bet my life and work on faith in God?”