Welcome to The Devotional Porch, a quiet place to rest, breathe, and reflect. Here I share simple Christian devotionals, gentle encouragement, and the life lessons the Lord places on my heart. Faith isn’t always tidy, and life isn’t always easy, but God meet us right where we are. My hope is that these reflections bring comfort, truth, and grace to your day—like sitting together on a porch swing with a glass of sweet tea, talking about God’s goodness.
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New Beginnings – Noah
New Beginnings – Noah’s story. This month, we will look at a different Bible Character each week who experienced a new beginning in their life, examining what we can learn . There’s something about the quiet after a storm that
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Doubting My Manuscript
What to do when, like me, you say, “I’m doubting my manuscript.” Last night, I finished the final edit of my book When Justice Sleeps. I sent the manuscript off to a professional editor and to three beta readers, then
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The Christmas Star – by Judy Vandiver
I wrote this poem back in 2011, but every year around this time, it still tugs at my heart. There’s something about the story of that first Christmas — the quiet, the light, the promise — that never fades. The
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An Example of Devotional Time
How do we obey the Lord to find quiet time to spend with Him? When we choose our alone time with God, it is important to follow this example. Maybe you are not what is considered “a morning person.” I’ve
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What Day is Here
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My People Don’t Listen
“But my people would not heed my voice, and Israel would have none of Me. So I gave them over to their own stubborn heart, to walk in their own counsels. Oh, that my people would listen to Me, that
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The Cart Before the Horse
We’ve all heard the old saying about putting the cart before the horse — getting things out of order, acting before thinking, or deciding before we have all the facts. Recently, a friend of mine, let’s call him Daniel, had
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Promises
Cultural Change: Here’s a thought. Change your thinking about promises. Don’t use earthy examples where promises are so easily broken. Parents promise their kids they’ll play with them later, but time gets away from them. Friends promise to call and stay in touch. That does’t always happen. Parents of divorce kids promise to come pick…
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The New Library
The other day, Steve, Dad and I were talking about our hometown of Pasadena, TX. I mentioned a place that I told them was located near the new library. Steve said he didn’t know Pasadena had built a new library
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Back to the Future
I find myself doing things again that I did in the past. I’m enjoying going for leisurely walks, reconnecting with old high school chums, and watching reruns of Barney Fife. I find I really like having the old and familiar