After the wedding he went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples. (John 2:12)
We are getting ready to move. I will be taking time off from writing the devotions until July 7. Past devotions are archived on the blog for your use. Taking time off from the things we do, including the things we love, brings a fresh perspective.
John wrote that Jesus went to Capernaum for a few days. Capernaum was on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. A significant amount of Jesus' ministry occurred in Capernaum. In the first chapter of Mark, we are told about a day in Capernaum. It is a fascinating study of what a day was like for Jesus.
After a busy day, Jesus gave his night to sick and demon-possessed individuals, those who lived on the outside of the margins:
At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. And the whole city was gathered together at the door.
Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. (Mark 1:32-34, NKJ)
There is a little phrase . . . the whole city was gathered together at the door. Christ, fully human, must have experienced the exhaustion of the crowd pressing in around him after a long day. Certainly, the recorded day in the life of Jesus was replayed over and over.
Jesus revealed the key component of his day . . . it was not in His doing but in His being in the presence of the Father . . . being in a solitary place to pray:
Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. (Mark 1:35,NKJ)
Jesus physically demonstrated the key to managing life, even when it is exhausting.
He went out: Jesus began his day . . . very early . . . away from the pressures to be in the presence of God.
He departed to a solitary place: Jesus took action . . . He did not wait for things to calm down. Instead he took action and found a place to be still and know the presence of God. (See Psalm 46:10).
He prayed: The most often missed component of daily life is intentional prayer. Jesus set aside the beginning of his day to intentionally pray.
A day in the life of Jesus began with prayer. He took time off from people and pressures to be alone in the presence of God to pray.
Develop a plan of action to live like Jesus.
Take time off on a daily basis to pray.
Separate yourself from people and pressures.
Be still and know God.
Gain a new perspective.
Learning with you to take time off,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Sign
This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was Jesus' first display of his glory. And his disciples believed in him. (John 2:11, NLT)
My daughter and I were walking across a city street. We looked up to see a car moving in our direction . . . the wrong way. Attempting to get the driver's attention, my daughter began pointing up towards the street sign with the printed words, "One Way." To help him understand, she began yelling the words, "ONE WAY," continuing to point to the sign. He not only ignored her but honked at us. Evidently, we were irritating him. After getting out of his way, we turned around to see him drive towards the on-coming traffic. Attempting to back up, he drove up onto the sidewalk. What a fiasco!
Perhaps he thought my daughter was a street corner preacher. Actually, she caught me off-guard. For a moment in time, I thought she had switched professions. She was that good. At any rate, the driver ignored the "one way" sign and went his own way.
John wrote about the miracle of water becoming wine as a sign. What did the sign mean to the people? Certainly, the people saw something different than they ever had before. How could you think or talk about anything else but the gallons and gallons of water that Jesus had turned to wine? It had to be a take-your-breath-away sign.
Humanity often looks for the take-your-breath-away signs; however, we have signs every day that tell of God's presence. The thing is, we don't always see the signs if we aren't paying attention.
What signs are there to indicate the presence of God in your life today?
Pay attention.
Stop.
Look.
See God.
Be aware of the presence of God.
Proceed throughout the day in a new awareness of God.
Learning with you to remember that God always makes a way,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
My daughter and I were walking across a city street. We looked up to see a car moving in our direction . . . the wrong way. Attempting to get the driver's attention, my daughter began pointing up towards the street sign with the printed words, "One Way." To help him understand, she began yelling the words, "ONE WAY," continuing to point to the sign. He not only ignored her but honked at us. Evidently, we were irritating him. After getting out of his way, we turned around to see him drive towards the on-coming traffic. Attempting to back up, he drove up onto the sidewalk. What a fiasco!
Perhaps he thought my daughter was a street corner preacher. Actually, she caught me off-guard. For a moment in time, I thought she had switched professions. She was that good. At any rate, the driver ignored the "one way" sign and went his own way.
John wrote about the miracle of water becoming wine as a sign. What did the sign mean to the people? Certainly, the people saw something different than they ever had before. How could you think or talk about anything else but the gallons and gallons of water that Jesus had turned to wine? It had to be a take-your-breath-away sign.
Humanity often looks for the take-your-breath-away signs; however, we have signs every day that tell of God's presence. The thing is, we don't always see the signs if we aren't paying attention.
What signs are there to indicate the presence of God in your life today?
Pay attention.
Stop.
Look.
See God.
Be aware of the presence of God.
Proceed throughout the day in a new awareness of God.
Learning with you to remember that God always makes a way,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Monday, June 23, 2008
The Best Is Yet To Come
When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. "Usually a host serves the best wine first," he said. "Then, when everyone is full and doesn't care, he brings out the less expensive wines. But you have kept the best until now!" (John 2:9-10, NLT)
I am praying for an individual who begins radiation treatments this week. The doctors have prescribed the treatments as necessary and described possible side-effects. It doesn't take much imagination to realize that someone going through radiation must find courage to endure the process and the belief that the process will yield positive results. To manage the challenges of life, we need to look beyond the present and believe the best is yet to come. Our belief produces either a negative or positive mindset and behavior.
The gospel of John gives the message that the best is yet to come. Study the wedding at Cana that Jesus attended. Traditionally the bridegroom provided the wine and food at the wedding. The master of ceremonies points out that the bridegroom saved the best wine for last. John may have included this scene in the introduction of the ministry of Christ, "God with us," as a symbol of the dawning of a new era. That said, a tension remains between what is experienced and what is yet to come. The underlying message could be translated as "this moment is good . . . but the best is yet to come."
Assess your mindset and behavior.
Refuse to give up when the going gets tough.
Look at your circumstances through the window of promise.
Develop your mindset and behavior around the precept . . . "the best is yet to come."
Learning with you to believe the best is yet to come,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
I am praying for an individual who begins radiation treatments this week. The doctors have prescribed the treatments as necessary and described possible side-effects. It doesn't take much imagination to realize that someone going through radiation must find courage to endure the process and the belief that the process will yield positive results. To manage the challenges of life, we need to look beyond the present and believe the best is yet to come. Our belief produces either a negative or positive mindset and behavior.
The gospel of John gives the message that the best is yet to come. Study the wedding at Cana that Jesus attended. Traditionally the bridegroom provided the wine and food at the wedding. The master of ceremonies points out that the bridegroom saved the best wine for last. John may have included this scene in the introduction of the ministry of Christ, "God with us," as a symbol of the dawning of a new era. That said, a tension remains between what is experienced and what is yet to come. The underlying message could be translated as "this moment is good . . . but the best is yet to come."
Assess your mindset and behavior.
Refuse to give up when the going gets tough.
Look at your circumstances through the window of promise.
Develop your mindset and behavior around the precept . . . "the best is yet to come."
Learning with you to believe the best is yet to come,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Friday, June 20, 2008
The Miracle of Today
Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled, he said, “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed his instructions. (John 2:6-8, NLT)
No one can seem to figure out what color we have painted our house . . . green, gray, or brown. The interpretation of the color varies with the position of the sun and the individual looking at the house. The color chip indicated the color was plain old gray. Turns out, nothing is that simple. No one seems to see the same color. As dramatic as it may seem, and I do like a good drama, the true color of our house may never really be known, only discussed.
We often don't pay attention to things and miss what is important to see.
John explained that Jesus took six stone water jars that could hold between a total of 120 to 180 gallons of water turned to wine. Think about the huge quantity of wine! Are you kidding me . . . 180 gallons is a lot of wine. The amount must have been surprising, something big to talk about. But did the people see what Jesus was really doing?
There is a message that can be interpreted in the miracle. When studied, wine would often be used as a symbol of salvation in the Old Testament. Over-abundance indicated a blessing of great magnitude.
Miracles underscore the message of God. Do we see what God is doing by giving us another day of living? Too often we miss the most obvious miracle: the miracle of life. We tend to take a day of life for granted. If, 180 gallons of water turned to wine is a big deal miracle, then isn’t a day of life so much more?
Do you see the miracle?
Look again at the day of life you have been given to live.
Determine to understand the message of the miracle of living today.
See the miracle of today.
Learning with you to see the miracle of living today,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
No one can seem to figure out what color we have painted our house . . . green, gray, or brown. The interpretation of the color varies with the position of the sun and the individual looking at the house. The color chip indicated the color was plain old gray. Turns out, nothing is that simple. No one seems to see the same color. As dramatic as it may seem, and I do like a good drama, the true color of our house may never really be known, only discussed.
We often don't pay attention to things and miss what is important to see.
John explained that Jesus took six stone water jars that could hold between a total of 120 to 180 gallons of water turned to wine. Think about the huge quantity of wine! Are you kidding me . . . 180 gallons is a lot of wine. The amount must have been surprising, something big to talk about. But did the people see what Jesus was really doing?
There is a message that can be interpreted in the miracle. When studied, wine would often be used as a symbol of salvation in the Old Testament. Over-abundance indicated a blessing of great magnitude.
Miracles underscore the message of God. Do we see what God is doing by giving us another day of living? Too often we miss the most obvious miracle: the miracle of life. We tend to take a day of life for granted. If, 180 gallons of water turned to wine is a big deal miracle, then isn’t a day of life so much more?
Do you see the miracle?
Look again at the day of life you have been given to live.
Determine to understand the message of the miracle of living today.
See the miracle of today.
Learning with you to see the miracle of living today,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Thursday, June 19, 2008
God Always Makes A Way
But his mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." (John 2:5, NLT)
There are some conversations that we never forget. Years ago, I had weekly meetings with a pastor that was twice my age. Our conversations often revolved around a conference that I led. I would bring up one problem after another to which he responded, "And?"
Regardless of the problem, he would respond, "And?"
On more than one occasion, I would say, "Seriously, are you kidding me? I need to figure this out!"
Eventually, I understood. I approached the problem as if it were impossible and there was no way to make it through . . . as if the power of God was not at work. I learned that God always makes a way . . . there is always a solution. Always.
John wrote about the scene when Jesus turned water into wine. A powerful sentence is slipped in: "Do whatever he tells you." Mary recognized the power at work through the person of Jesus. She understood that there was a solution to the problem through Jesus.
The Apostle Paul referred to this same kind of power from the Greek word, dynamis. The English translation could be considered to be dynamic, which describes continual energy and activity. Those who follow Christ experience life through dynamis, which is explained in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10:
"My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me. Since I know it is all for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NLT)
Change or transformation occurs in life when we realize that nothing is impossible, there is always a solution, and that through the power of God we can find a way.
Evaluate your circumstances.
Ask the question, "And?"
Believe that God will make a way through the power that can only be found in Him.
Seek His way.
Learning with you to remember that God always makes a way,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
There are some conversations that we never forget. Years ago, I had weekly meetings with a pastor that was twice my age. Our conversations often revolved around a conference that I led. I would bring up one problem after another to which he responded, "And?"
Regardless of the problem, he would respond, "And?"
On more than one occasion, I would say, "Seriously, are you kidding me? I need to figure this out!"
Eventually, I understood. I approached the problem as if it were impossible and there was no way to make it through . . . as if the power of God was not at work. I learned that God always makes a way . . . there is always a solution. Always.
John wrote about the scene when Jesus turned water into wine. A powerful sentence is slipped in: "Do whatever he tells you." Mary recognized the power at work through the person of Jesus. She understood that there was a solution to the problem through Jesus.
The Apostle Paul referred to this same kind of power from the Greek word, dynamis. The English translation could be considered to be dynamic, which describes continual energy and activity. Those who follow Christ experience life through dynamis, which is explained in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10:
"My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me. Since I know it is all for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NLT)
Change or transformation occurs in life when we realize that nothing is impossible, there is always a solution, and that through the power of God we can find a way.
Evaluate your circumstances.
Ask the question, "And?"
Believe that God will make a way through the power that can only be found in Him.
Seek His way.
Learning with you to remember that God always makes a way,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Monday, June 16, 2008
Details
The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus' mother spoke to him about the problem. "They have no more wine," she told him.
"How does that concern you and me?" Jesus asked. "My time has not yet come."
(John 2:3-4, NLT)
Monday mornings are interesting. For most of us, weekend activities are different than Monday through Friday. Week day living often has more nitty-gritty details. While details can be rather taxing, they are a vital component to the overall picture of our lives. The day in and day out details are often not considered to be important until something goes awry.
Study the scene between Jesus and Mary in John 2. The water turned to wine has often been the central focus; however, a vital component to this passage occurs when Mary spoke to Jesus about the details of a problem. It really gives an inside glimpse and picture of prayer. Think about what the passage reveals: Prayer is not only for over-the-top problems but also, the nitty-gritty details of the day.
John's writings were originally written in Greek. The New Testament Greek word for prayer is proseuchomai. To understand the word we need to understand that pros can be interpreted as toward and/or facing which is put together with the word, euchomai, meaning to speak out and/or express a desire. So, the word, prayer, could be interpreted as taking a direct approach by being aware of the presence of God and speaking to Him.
Pray.
Be aware of the presence of God.
Speak to God about the details of living.
Learning with you to pray about the details of living,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
"How does that concern you and me?" Jesus asked. "My time has not yet come."
(John 2:3-4, NLT)
Monday mornings are interesting. For most of us, weekend activities are different than Monday through Friday. Week day living often has more nitty-gritty details. While details can be rather taxing, they are a vital component to the overall picture of our lives. The day in and day out details are often not considered to be important until something goes awry.
Study the scene between Jesus and Mary in John 2. The water turned to wine has often been the central focus; however, a vital component to this passage occurs when Mary spoke to Jesus about the details of a problem. It really gives an inside glimpse and picture of prayer. Think about what the passage reveals: Prayer is not only for over-the-top problems but also, the nitty-gritty details of the day.
John's writings were originally written in Greek. The New Testament Greek word for prayer is proseuchomai. To understand the word we need to understand that pros can be interpreted as toward and/or facing which is put together with the word, euchomai, meaning to speak out and/or express a desire. So, the word, prayer, could be interpreted as taking a direct approach by being aware of the presence of God and speaking to Him.
Pray.
Be aware of the presence of God.
Speak to God about the details of living.
Learning with you to pray about the details of living,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Friday, June 13, 2008
Important Stuff
The next day Jesus' mother was a guest at a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. (John 2:1-2, NLT)
In the Western world, this time of year is filled with celebrations . . . Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings . . . and the list goes on. Seriously, celebrations can be a full time occupation. That said, celebration of others is part of the important stuff of life.
John described the important stuff within a day in the life of Christ. He used a word picture giving specific information:
What: A wedding celebration.
Where: Cana, the hometown of Nathanael.
Who: Jesus, his mother and disciples were invited.
Why would John create this scene?
John revealed the real person of Jesus. People knew him. He had been invited to celebrate with others in a real place. The place, Cana, is connected to Nathanael. The previous day, Jesus had told Nathanael that greater things would occur.
Part of the important stuff found in the passage is the picture of the humanity and divinity of Christ that John paints. Theologians use a massive amount of words to describe the humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ which John accomplished with a simple word picture.
Let the scene form in your mind. Another important point comes through this scene . . . Jesus took the time to celebrate.
Include the important stuff in your day.
Celebrate others.
Learning with you to include the important stuff of life,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
In the Western world, this time of year is filled with celebrations . . . Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings . . . and the list goes on. Seriously, celebrations can be a full time occupation. That said, celebration of others is part of the important stuff of life.
John described the important stuff within a day in the life of Christ. He used a word picture giving specific information:
What: A wedding celebration.
Where: Cana, the hometown of Nathanael.
Who: Jesus, his mother and disciples were invited.
Why would John create this scene?
John revealed the real person of Jesus. People knew him. He had been invited to celebrate with others in a real place. The place, Cana, is connected to Nathanael. The previous day, Jesus had told Nathanael that greater things would occur.
Part of the important stuff found in the passage is the picture of the humanity and divinity of Christ that John paints. Theologians use a massive amount of words to describe the humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ which John accomplished with a simple word picture.
Let the scene form in your mind. Another important point comes through this scene . . . Jesus took the time to celebrate.
Include the important stuff in your day.
Celebrate others.
Learning with you to include the important stuff of life,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Art of Listening
Then he said, "The truth is, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down upon the Son of Man." (John 1:50, NLT)
I watched a moment between a little boy and his mom. While Mom was trying to tell her son that he needed to get in their car, the little boy, with his hands over his ears, repeated the words, "I can't hear you."
Rather than addressing the covered ears and the need to obey, the mother became louder. Oh . . . the challenges of raising children. You can only imagine what happened next . . . hmmm . . . the little boy became louder . . . she became louder . . . and . . . finally they were shouting at each other.
John records the words of Jesus that are difficult to understand without any other reference to the conversation. Did Nathanael listen to what Jesus said? Did Nathanael understand the meaning of the words? What happened? Were these the last words in their conversation?
Jesus used familiar language of the Jewish faith to communicate to Nathanael. If Nathanael listened, he understood what Jesus said.
The reference of the opening of the heavens could be interpreted as a revelation.
Read Ezekiel 1:1 and study the similar language that indicates something important had been revealed: "On July 31 of my thirtieth year, while I was with the Judean exiles beside the Kebar River in Babylon, the heavens were opened to me, and I saw visions of God."Also look at Genesis 28:12 in reference to Jacob's dream of a stairway connected to heaven: "As he slept, he dreamed of a stairway that reached from earth to heaven. And he saw the angels of God going up and down on it."
Nathanael most likely understood that the words revealed Jesus to be the connection or way between heaven and earth. It had to be a life-changing moment in time. His life could not have ever been the same when he understood that Jesus provides the way to enter into a relationship with God. Nathanael must have experienced a new clarity of purpose and passion for life.
If, we take time to listen through prayer, then, we will understand more of whom Jesus is in our life . . . giving us a new purpose and passion for the day.
Stop.
Seek God.
Listen.
Understand.
Learning with you to listen,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
I watched a moment between a little boy and his mom. While Mom was trying to tell her son that he needed to get in their car, the little boy, with his hands over his ears, repeated the words, "I can't hear you."
Rather than addressing the covered ears and the need to obey, the mother became louder. Oh . . . the challenges of raising children. You can only imagine what happened next . . . hmmm . . . the little boy became louder . . . she became louder . . . and . . . finally they were shouting at each other.
The art of listening takes practice.
Listening requires a discipline of awareness.
Listening is the way to understanding one another.
John records the words of Jesus that are difficult to understand without any other reference to the conversation. Did Nathanael listen to what Jesus said? Did Nathanael understand the meaning of the words? What happened? Were these the last words in their conversation?
Jesus used familiar language of the Jewish faith to communicate to Nathanael. If Nathanael listened, he understood what Jesus said.
The reference of the opening of the heavens could be interpreted as a revelation.
Read Ezekiel 1:1 and study the similar language that indicates something important had been revealed: "On July 31 of my thirtieth year, while I was with the Judean exiles beside the Kebar River in Babylon, the heavens were opened to me, and I saw visions of God."Also look at Genesis 28:12 in reference to Jacob's dream of a stairway connected to heaven: "As he slept, he dreamed of a stairway that reached from earth to heaven. And he saw the angels of God going up and down on it."
Nathanael most likely understood that the words revealed Jesus to be the connection or way between heaven and earth. It had to be a life-changing moment in time. His life could not have ever been the same when he understood that Jesus provides the way to enter into a relationship with God. Nathanael must have experienced a new clarity of purpose and passion for life.
If, we take time to listen through prayer, then, we will understand more of whom Jesus is in our life . . . giving us a new purpose and passion for the day.
Stop.
Seek God.
Listen.
Understand.
Learning with you to listen,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Egg Comes Before The Chicken
Jesus asked him, "Do you believe all this just because I told you I had seen you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." (John 1:50, NLT).
Jesus asked him, "Do you believe all this just because I told you I had seen you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." (John 1:50, NLT).
It all started with an egg . . . followed by a llama . . . and now . . . a chicken. The first time I noticed the egg occurred while our business administrator came to talk to me in my office. As he talked, I noticed a big turquoise and yellow wax egg perched on one of my bookshelves right above his head. I could not process what he was saying; the egg took my attention away from the conversation.
A few weeks later, a glass llama appeared on another shelf in my office . . . and then just last week . . . a wooden red and yellow chicken. The undercover comedians have put laughter in my day and I am not going to lie . . . it makes for great conversation. Yikes, I must admit curiosity is a driving force in me. That said, I would love to reciprocate the fun, so, I have determined to get to the bottom of the comical mystery.
Looking forward to something, even if it is something relatively insignificant, creates energy within us to live beyond the daily grind.
Can you imagine the energy and excitement that people experienced in conversing with Jesus? Out of all the conversations Jesus had, John chose to include the conversation with Nathanael in his writing. Don't you wonder if there was a little humor thrown in . . . seeing you under the fig tree is not that big of deal; there are greater things to come. Most of us would be like Nathanael, struggling to process the words of Jesus. It had to be difficult to comprehend how Jesus had been able to see him. Even so, Jesus communicated the event was something relatively insignificant compared to what would occur.
Jesus said, "You will see greater things than this."
The energizing faith that Jesus asked Nathanael to develop through belief of greater things to come is the same energetic faith for Christ followers to develop in this era.
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. (Hebrews 11:1, NLT)
Energize your faith.
Take time to be aware of Jesus Christ.
Seek the "greater things" of life through the presence and power of Christ.
(PS In case you were wondering, the age old question has been answered: the egg does come before the chicken.)
Learning with you to live with energized faith,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Jesus asked him, "Do you believe all this just because I told you I had seen you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." (John 1:50, NLT).
It all started with an egg . . . followed by a llama . . . and now . . . a chicken. The first time I noticed the egg occurred while our business administrator came to talk to me in my office. As he talked, I noticed a big turquoise and yellow wax egg perched on one of my bookshelves right above his head. I could not process what he was saying; the egg took my attention away from the conversation.
A few weeks later, a glass llama appeared on another shelf in my office . . . and then just last week . . . a wooden red and yellow chicken. The undercover comedians have put laughter in my day and I am not going to lie . . . it makes for great conversation. Yikes, I must admit curiosity is a driving force in me. That said, I would love to reciprocate the fun, so, I have determined to get to the bottom of the comical mystery.
Looking forward to something, even if it is something relatively insignificant, creates energy within us to live beyond the daily grind.
Can you imagine the energy and excitement that people experienced in conversing with Jesus? Out of all the conversations Jesus had, John chose to include the conversation with Nathanael in his writing. Don't you wonder if there was a little humor thrown in . . . seeing you under the fig tree is not that big of deal; there are greater things to come. Most of us would be like Nathanael, struggling to process the words of Jesus. It had to be difficult to comprehend how Jesus had been able to see him. Even so, Jesus communicated the event was something relatively insignificant compared to what would occur.
Jesus said, "You will see greater things than this."
The energizing faith that Jesus asked Nathanael to develop through belief of greater things to come is the same energetic faith for Christ followers to develop in this era.
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. (Hebrews 11:1, NLT)
Energize your faith.
Take time to be aware of Jesus Christ.
Seek the "greater things" of life through the presence and power of Christ.
(PS In case you were wondering, the age old question has been answered: the egg does come before the chicken.)
Learning with you to live with energized faith,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Power of Change
As they approached, Jesus said, "Here comes an honest man -- a true son of Israel."
"How do you know about me?" Nathanael asked. And Jesus replied, "I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you."
Nathanael replied, "Teacher, you are the Son of God -- the King of Israel!" (John 1: 47-49, NLT)
Life can be difficult. I have a list of people to pray for that are facing impossibilities, challenges, and hardship. To some people prayer means nothing but a polite formality; however, through faith and experience I know prayer is the power and force of change. Nothing that we do will replace the power found in prayer, a meeting with God.
John records the dramatic change in Nathanael during his meeting with Jesus. Nathanael was overwhelmed that Jesus already knew him. It had to be the most profound moment to not only realize Jesus was the Messiah but that the Messiah knew him. Can you imagine how it would have felt to be in Nathanael's place? He was known.
Likewise, God knows you and I . . . waiting to meet and to move into our experiences of life with a power that is more than can be thought about, asked for, or imagined. The Apostle Paul wrote:
Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come fearlessly into God's presence, assured of his glad welcome. So please don't despair because of what they are doing to me here. It is for you that I am suffering, so you should feel honored and encouraged. When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 3:12-14, NLT)
Meet with God today: Pray.
Learning with you about the power of change through prayer,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
"How do you know about me?" Nathanael asked. And Jesus replied, "I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you."
Nathanael replied, "Teacher, you are the Son of God -- the King of Israel!" (John 1: 47-49, NLT)
Life can be difficult. I have a list of people to pray for that are facing impossibilities, challenges, and hardship. To some people prayer means nothing but a polite formality; however, through faith and experience I know prayer is the power and force of change. Nothing that we do will replace the power found in prayer, a meeting with God.
The thing is, the person that meets with God in prayer always changes.
John records the dramatic change in Nathanael during his meeting with Jesus. Nathanael was overwhelmed that Jesus already knew him. It had to be the most profound moment to not only realize Jesus was the Messiah but that the Messiah knew him. Can you imagine how it would have felt to be in Nathanael's place? He was known.
Likewise, God knows you and I . . . waiting to meet and to move into our experiences of life with a power that is more than can be thought about, asked for, or imagined. The Apostle Paul wrote:
Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come fearlessly into God's presence, assured of his glad welcome. So please don't despair because of what they are doing to me here. It is for you that I am suffering, so you should feel honored and encouraged. When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 3:12-14, NLT)
Meet with God today: Pray.
Learning with you about the power of change through prayer,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Monday, June 9, 2008
Can Anything Good Come From There?
"Nazareth!" exclaimed Nathanael. "Can anything good come from there?" "Just come and see for yourself," Philip said (John 1:46, NLT).
I have frequent opportunities to listen to people who have severed their relationship with one another. Each person formulates specific beliefs and attitudes about one another based on their experience. It is often difficult for either individual to find anything good out of their experience with one another. Healing begins when the individual moves away from what they have formulated to be the reality of the situation and owns their part in the relationship along with the need of forgiveness and peace.
Whether we want to admit it or not, our personal reality is not the same thing as truth. We define our reality from our perception and experience.
John included a great line in his introduction of Christ: "Can anything good come from there?"
It would seem that Nathanael perceived the Nazareth community as unable to produce any good. In our culture and era, we might think that Nathanael seemed sarcastic. Perhaps; however, the place where someone came from in the ancient era was part of their identity. In some ways we do that in today's world . . . we identify certain characteristics of a person that lives in a certain region, community; works in a particular organization; attends a specific school: and the list goes on . . . In other words, our perspective often begins to develop before we know the truth about the person.
Nathanael's perspective changed when he encountered Christ.
Take time to evaluate your perspective:
Do you see through your personal beliefs and attitudes?
Does your perspective change when you focus on Christ first?
Look for the Truth.
Learning with you to focus on Christ first,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
I have frequent opportunities to listen to people who have severed their relationship with one another. Each person formulates specific beliefs and attitudes about one another based on their experience. It is often difficult for either individual to find anything good out of their experience with one another. Healing begins when the individual moves away from what they have formulated to be the reality of the situation and owns their part in the relationship along with the need of forgiveness and peace.
Whether we want to admit it or not, our personal reality is not the same thing as truth. We define our reality from our perception and experience.
John included a great line in his introduction of Christ: "Can anything good come from there?"
It would seem that Nathanael perceived the Nazareth community as unable to produce any good. In our culture and era, we might think that Nathanael seemed sarcastic. Perhaps; however, the place where someone came from in the ancient era was part of their identity. In some ways we do that in today's world . . . we identify certain characteristics of a person that lives in a certain region, community; works in a particular organization; attends a specific school: and the list goes on . . . In other words, our perspective often begins to develop before we know the truth about the person.
Nathanael's perspective changed when he encountered Christ.
Take time to evaluate your perspective:
Do you see through your personal beliefs and attitudes?
Does your perspective change when you focus on Christ first?
Look for the Truth.
Learning with you to focus on Christ first,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Friday, June 6, 2008
Do you look and see?
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote--Jesus of Nazareth,the son of Joseph" (John 1: 45, NASB).
In a few weeks we will move into a house in a neighborhood; however, the back of the house faces wetlands where wildlife and nature are left alone. Deer, ducks, frogs, and a variety of birds hang out in our new backyard. We like to visit our new place in the evening. In the process, we have become quite amused at the people who stop and look at the family of deer and other creatures. The other night four cars pulled up to watch the deer. It is an interesting experience to watch people's reaction to wildlife in a community after living for so many years in the country. Wildlife in the country was part of our daily experience.
The thing is they are taking time to stop . . . look . . . and see . . . rather than becoming fully consumed with the tasks and circumstances.
John took time to describe the reactions of the people as they encountered Jesus. Nathan introduced Jesus as the One that Moses and the prophets had said would come. Thousands of years later, it is easy to want to be in the space and time frame that those individuals lived in . . . to see and watch Jesus.
The thing is . . . we have received the invitation to encounter Jesus on a daily basis. Through the Spirit of Christ, we have received the ability to know and experience His presence.
The Apostle Paul prayed for the eyes of believers to be able to see:
Do you look and see?
Do you see Jesus in your daily experience?
Do you consciously look for Him in every circumstance?
Take time to stop, look, and see Jesus today.
Learning with you to look and see Jesus,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
In a few weeks we will move into a house in a neighborhood; however, the back of the house faces wetlands where wildlife and nature are left alone. Deer, ducks, frogs, and a variety of birds hang out in our new backyard. We like to visit our new place in the evening. In the process, we have become quite amused at the people who stop and look at the family of deer and other creatures. The other night four cars pulled up to watch the deer. It is an interesting experience to watch people's reaction to wildlife in a community after living for so many years in the country. Wildlife in the country was part of our daily experience.
The thing is they are taking time to stop . . . look . . . and see . . . rather than becoming fully consumed with the tasks and circumstances.
John took time to describe the reactions of the people as they encountered Jesus. Nathan introduced Jesus as the One that Moses and the prophets had said would come. Thousands of years later, it is easy to want to be in the space and time frame that those individuals lived in . . . to see and watch Jesus.
The thing is . . . we have received the invitation to encounter Jesus on a daily basis. Through the Spirit of Christ, we have received the ability to know and experience His presence.
The Apostle Paul prayed for the eyes of believers to be able to see:
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength (Ephesians 1:18, 19, NIV)
Do you look and see?
Do you see Jesus in your daily experience?
Do you consciously look for Him in every circumstance?
Take time to stop, look, and see Jesus today.
Learning with you to look and see Jesus,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Live The Message
The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Come, be my disciple." Philip was from Bethsaida, Andrew and Peter's hometown. (John 1:43-44, NLT).
It is always interesting when a specific place is mentioned in the Old Testament and New Testament. Places had significance to the readers of their day as they do in every era. At the mention of the city or site the author elicited thoughts and emotions connected with the place.
What is known about Bethsaida?
We know that the Hebrew name Bethsaida is translated as "house of the fisher." It is also thought that Herod Philip renamed the city after Julias who was the daughter of Agustus. There are some experts that believe that the Bethsaida named Julias was located east of the Jordan and north of the Sea of Galilee; however, others believe it to be on the east shore of the Sea of Galilee or that there were actually two communities that were called Bethsaida. The gospel writers record that Christ fed five thousand people near Bethsaida (Matthew 14:15-21; Luke 9:10; John 6:17) and it was the place that He restored the sight of the blind man (Mark 8:22).
Why did John let the reader know that Philip, Andrew, and Peter were from Bethsaida?
It seems to me that there is an underlying tension. Bethsaida most likely was a place where a fisherman could have a successful career. Conversely, it was a place where Christ revealed power. The disciples had to choose if they would refocus the message of their lives.
Luke records Jesus giving instructions to the disciples as they share the message:
What does this mean for our daily life with Christ?
Connect with others and live the message of Christ . . . knowing there will always be tension between living with and without Christ.
Learning with you to live the message of Christ,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
It is always interesting when a specific place is mentioned in the Old Testament and New Testament. Places had significance to the readers of their day as they do in every era. At the mention of the city or site the author elicited thoughts and emotions connected with the place.
What is known about Bethsaida?
We know that the Hebrew name Bethsaida is translated as "house of the fisher." It is also thought that Herod Philip renamed the city after Julias who was the daughter of Agustus. There are some experts that believe that the Bethsaida named Julias was located east of the Jordan and north of the Sea of Galilee; however, others believe it to be on the east shore of the Sea of Galilee or that there were actually two communities that were called Bethsaida. The gospel writers record that Christ fed five thousand people near Bethsaida (Matthew 14:15-21; Luke 9:10; John 6:17) and it was the place that He restored the sight of the blind man (Mark 8:22).
Why did John let the reader know that Philip, Andrew, and Peter were from Bethsaida?
It seems to me that there is an underlying tension. Bethsaida most likely was a place where a fisherman could have a successful career. Conversely, it was a place where Christ revealed power. The disciples had to choose if they would refocus the message of their lives.
Luke records Jesus giving instructions to the disciples as they share the message:
Go now, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves. Don't take along any money, or a traveler's bag, or even an extra pair of sandals. And don't stop to greet anyone on the road. Whenever you enter a home, give it your blessing. If those who live there are worthy, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the blessing will return to you.When you enter a town, don't move around from home to home. Stay in one place, eating and drinking what they provide you. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve their pay. If a town welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you and heal the sick. As you heal them, say, The Kingdom of God is near you now. But if a town refuses to welcome you, go out into its streets and say, We wipe the dust of your town from our feet as a public announcement of your doom. And don't forget the Kingdom of God is near! The truth is, even wicked Sodom will be better off than such a town on the judgment day. What horrors await you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have sat in deep repentance long ago, clothed in sackcloth and throwing ashes on their heads to show their remorse. (Luke 13:3-13, NLT)
What does this mean for our daily life with Christ?
Connect with others and live the message of Christ . . . knowing there will always be tension between living with and without Christ.
Learning with you to live the message of Christ,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Tragedy and Restoration
Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, "You are Simon, the son of John -- but you will be called Cephas" (which means Peter) ( John 1: 42, NLT).
Thousands of people in China remain in shelters since their homes were demolished in an earthquake three weeks ago. The reported loss of life is staggering. The nation typically celebrates Children's Day on June 1; however, several reports described the suffering and grief that has infiltrated the lives of the people through the death of their children. The estimated loss of 9,000 students and teachers underscores the depth of the tragedy.
How can the people move forward after such enormous loss?
One thing I do know is that living with loss is always a process and never an overnight experience. That said, John described the process in a succinct sentence when Jesus tells Simon that he will be called Cephas, which means Peter. The name change describes the power of restoration through a relationship with Christ. “Cephas” is Aramaic and “Peter” Greek for “rock.” The book of Matthew gives more insight to what the name will mean in the history of humanity:
Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. (Matthew 16:8, NLT)
The story of Peter is fascinating. The gospel writers depict Peter's passion for Christ and the grief that ensues when he denies knowing Christ before the crucifixion. And, yet through a conversation with Christ after the resurrection, Peter accepts restoration and moves forward. The first twelve chapters of Acts almost exclusively describe the activity of Peter building the early church.
The process of Simon the fisherman becoming Peter the church builder can only have been attained and achieved through Christ. The presence and power of Christ abiding within an individual is not only restorative but life-changing.
Restoration is a daily process.
The power of hurt and pain can dictate the way we live unless we consciously allow the power of Christ to overrule the pain.
Seek Christ.
Admit the need for restoration.
Accept restoration.
Act through the restorative power of Christ rather than through hurt or pain.
Learning with you to engage with the restorative power of Christ on a daily basis,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Thousands of people in China remain in shelters since their homes were demolished in an earthquake three weeks ago. The reported loss of life is staggering. The nation typically celebrates Children's Day on June 1; however, several reports described the suffering and grief that has infiltrated the lives of the people through the death of their children. The estimated loss of 9,000 students and teachers underscores the depth of the tragedy.
How can the people move forward after such enormous loss?
One thing I do know is that living with loss is always a process and never an overnight experience. That said, John described the process in a succinct sentence when Jesus tells Simon that he will be called Cephas, which means Peter. The name change describes the power of restoration through a relationship with Christ. “Cephas” is Aramaic and “Peter” Greek for “rock.” The book of Matthew gives more insight to what the name will mean in the history of humanity:
Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. (Matthew 16:8, NLT)
The story of Peter is fascinating. The gospel writers depict Peter's passion for Christ and the grief that ensues when he denies knowing Christ before the crucifixion. And, yet through a conversation with Christ after the resurrection, Peter accepts restoration and moves forward. The first twelve chapters of Acts almost exclusively describe the activity of Peter building the early church.
The process of Simon the fisherman becoming Peter the church builder can only have been attained and achieved through Christ. The presence and power of Christ abiding within an individual is not only restorative but life-changing.
Restoration is a daily process.
The power of hurt and pain can dictate the way we live unless we consciously allow the power of Christ to overrule the pain.
Seek Christ.
Admit the need for restoration.
Accept restoration.
Act through the restorative power of Christ rather than through hurt or pain.
Learning with you to engage with the restorative power of Christ on a daily basis,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Fatal Error
Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of these men who had heard what John said and then followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother, Simon, and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means the Christ). ((John 1: 40-41, NLT).
My computer crashed. When the blue screen came on with the words, "fatal error," it shut the computer's power off. My work, particularly all of my seminary work, was stored within the recesses of the computer. And . . . well . . . the blue screen did not elicit happy thoughts. My son-in-law made a house call with a notebook of disks, tested the computer, restored the computer's power, inserted the disks, retrieved all of the information, tested the computer, and completed the task of restoration. He is my hero.
Heroes are not always easy to find. In the ancient days, the Jewish people were waiting for their version of a hero, the messiah, to come and rescue them from the constraints and oppression of life. John described the excitement of the people as they realized Jesus was the Messiah. John used the Greek word, christos, which was more of a term than a name, meaning “anointed." This could be translated from the Hebrew term māšîa (messiah).
The Apostle Paul referred to Christ as the name of Jesus, writing volumes about a living relationship with Him. Meditate on what Paul wrote to the Corinthians:
Who is Christ today?
Christ is mighty in power.
Christ is living by the mighty power.
We too live in Christ and have the mighty power.
Test yourself and see if you can tell that Christ is present.
Are you aware of the presence and power of Christ today?
Are you participating in the presence and power of Christ today?
Refuse to allow the power of circumstances to dictate your day.
Refuse to let the "fatal errors" in this world control you.
Seek the healing and restorative power of Christ.
Choose to live in the power of Christ today.
Learning with you to live in the power of Christ rather than in the power of circumstances,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
My computer crashed. When the blue screen came on with the words, "fatal error," it shut the computer's power off. My work, particularly all of my seminary work, was stored within the recesses of the computer. And . . . well . . . the blue screen did not elicit happy thoughts. My son-in-law made a house call with a notebook of disks, tested the computer, restored the computer's power, inserted the disks, retrieved all of the information, tested the computer, and completed the task of restoration. He is my hero.
Heroes are not always easy to find. In the ancient days, the Jewish people were waiting for their version of a hero, the messiah, to come and rescue them from the constraints and oppression of life. John described the excitement of the people as they realized Jesus was the Messiah. John used the Greek word, christos, which was more of a term than a name, meaning “anointed." This could be translated from the Hebrew term māšîa (messiah).
The Apostle Paul referred to Christ as the name of Jesus, writing volumes about a living relationship with Him. Meditate on what Paul wrote to the Corinthians:
3 I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak in his dealings with you; he is a mighty power among you.
4 Although he died on the cross in weakness, he now lives by the mighty power of God. We, too, are weak, but we live in him and have God's power -- the power we use in dealing with you.
5 Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test.
6 I hope you recognize that we have passed the test and are approved by God.
(2 Corinthians 13:3-6, NLT)
Who is Christ today?
Christ is mighty in power.
Christ is living by the mighty power.
We too live in Christ and have the mighty power.
Test yourself and see if you can tell that Christ is present.
Are you aware of the presence and power of Christ today?
Are you participating in the presence and power of Christ today?
Refuse to allow the power of circumstances to dictate your day.
Refuse to let the "fatal errors" in this world control you.
Seek the healing and restorative power of Christ.
Choose to live in the power of Christ today.
Learning with you to live in the power of Christ rather than in the power of circumstances,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
Monday, June 2, 2008
Four o'Clock
Jesus looked around and saw them following. “What do you want?” he asked them.
They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”
“Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day. (John 1:38-39, NLT).
Our family remembers when Grandpa and Grandma Roleder stopped their work, every day at four o'clock, to have coffee, cookies, and conversation. Does anyone in this era actually know how to stop everything to enjoy one another? Is it possible to stop long enough to relax and just be? I am just saying . . . we are typically so busy that even while taking a break . . . we are watching the clock.
John writes about Jesus seeing two disciples of John the Baptist following Him. John records the time of day as four o'clock in the afternoon, indicating only a few hours of daylight left to work . . . I wonder if Grandpa and Grandma's four o'clock coffee time came from this passage? At any rate, the disciples stopped what they were doing to be in the presence of Jesus. They literally stopped everything and remained with him the rest of the day.
What would it mean to stop at four o'clock and be so aware of the presence of Christ . . . to commune with Him . . . even if it is for a moment? It would require a commitment of not focusing on the do-to-list but to take a break to be aware of the presence of God--to be aware of His love, grace, mercy.
Take an intentional break today at four o'clock.
Be aware of the presence of Christ.
Receive the joy of being in His presence.
Learning with you to take a break and be aware of Christ,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”
“Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day. (John 1:38-39, NLT).
Our family remembers when Grandpa and Grandma Roleder stopped their work, every day at four o'clock, to have coffee, cookies, and conversation. Does anyone in this era actually know how to stop everything to enjoy one another? Is it possible to stop long enough to relax and just be? I am just saying . . . we are typically so busy that even while taking a break . . . we are watching the clock.
John writes about Jesus seeing two disciples of John the Baptist following Him. John records the time of day as four o'clock in the afternoon, indicating only a few hours of daylight left to work . . . I wonder if Grandpa and Grandma's four o'clock coffee time came from this passage? At any rate, the disciples stopped what they were doing to be in the presence of Jesus. They literally stopped everything and remained with him the rest of the day.
What would it mean to stop at four o'clock and be so aware of the presence of Christ . . . to commune with Him . . . even if it is for a moment? It would require a commitment of not focusing on the do-to-list but to take a break to be aware of the presence of God--to be aware of His love, grace, mercy.
Take an intentional break today at four o'clock.
Be aware of the presence of Christ.
Receive the joy of being in His presence.
Learning with you to take a break and be aware of Christ,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
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