In today’s devotional we think about how God is super creative, almost definitively creative. And we realize that this creativity takes many forms: plants, animals, and people, but each and all are dearly loved.

In today’s devotional we begin a new series that focuses on the beauty and wonder of God’s good creation. And we realize that we can learn a lot about God, but looking at all that he has made.

In today’s devotional reflect on the ordinary times in our own lives--the times of family and friends, daily tasks and to-dos, the unsurprising and unremarkable that make up most of our days. And we realize that it is this world, away from the frenetic activity and striving for achievement, that is what life is really all about.

In today’s devotional we consider how finding ourselves in a strange new land, both physically or spiritual can cause us to see things in a new way. And we realize that we are always--totally and completely--dependent on God, but that we can experience a bit of grace in the hospitality of strangers.

In today’s devotional we consider how painful endings can sometimes be. And we realize that, even though things end, in Jesus Christ, we know that the end as we know it, is not really the end.

In today’s devotional we think about why we stop ourselves from crying. And we consider how the Psalmist David gives us a wonderful example of how to embrace our full humanity--tears and all.

In today’s devotional we consider the reaction of the national of Israel and how they wanted to see God and know God and be close to God, but once they got what they wanted, eh, they were not too sure. And we realize that sometimes we too, have the same reaction, seeking after so many things, when we really should be preparing ourselves for an encounter with an amazing Savior.

In today’s devotional we consider the image of God’s breath, in the world, in our lungs, filling our lives. And we realize that we are created and sustained--in every moment--by God’s life and breath.

In today’s devotional we consider how amazing things become less amazing the more we spend time with them. And we think about how, when it comes to Jesus Christ, we may need to try and see things with new eyes, to give us a new appreciation for all the amazing gifts we’ve been given.

In today’s devotional we consider what it means to trust God with those things more precious to us. And we realize that trusting God is not something we do once and forget about, but something we do over and over, every day, our whole life long.