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March 31, 2026

Are You Missing a Sacred Moment?

Sometimes a sacred moment starts out as an ordinary moment. We can miss it if we don’t slow down. The word sacred gadosh in…

March 17, 2026

Lord, Can We Talk?

Prayer is a popular subject of books and sermons. But in its simplicity, prayer is an ongoing conversation with God, the result of our…

February 26, 2026

Are You Old Yet?

Several years ago, as I was leaving the hospital, a friend asked, “When did we get old?” Yikes! “Speak for yourself, kemosabe. I didn’t…

February 25, 2026

The Heart Bench: As Featured in Today Lord

This is the beautiful heart bench I mentioned in the first devotional of my new book, Today Lord, Encountering Jesus in Ordinary Moments. It…

December 23, 2025

What Are You Looking for this Christmastime?

‘Tis the season for shopping, baking, decorating, and more shopping. Looking for the perfect present and perfect presentation of each holiday meal. Traditions are…

October 31, 2025

Do You Struggle with Surrender?

Surrender has been on my mind lately. It can feel like failure. But reviewing the definition was helpful. Merriam-Webster defines “surrender” as “the action…

September 23, 2025

What Are You Feeding Your Soul?

Fruit is on my mind these days. I love fruit: a crisp apple, juicy peach, filling banana, refreshing grapes, or a sweet orange. When…

August 26, 2025

Are You an Influencer?

Influencers seem to be everywhere. Every time I read the news, there is an article about another person I have never heard of influencing…

August 21, 2025

What We Treasure Impacts Our Heart

I had the joy and honor of presenting the message at the Atascadero United Methodist Church. I shared the importance God places on our…

July 24, 2025

When Things Go Wrong, What Goes Right?

I keep a small card in my car that says, “Everything is going exactly as planned, it’s just not our plan.” When my son…

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Available now-- Today Lord: Encountering Jesus in Ordinary Moments the new devotional from Dyann Shepard. Perfect for your small group or individual study, Today Lord will help you reflect on the ways God works in our lives. Order on Amazon now.

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You don't have to wait for some grand or remarkable moment to experience God and His work in your life. New devotional from Dyann Shepard, Today Lord: Encountering Jesus in Ordinary Moments. Perfect for self study or small group study, Today Lord will encourage you to seek Jesus-- even in simple, everyday ways. Featuring 31 days of reflections, scripture, questions to think about, and a prayer, Today Lord is a help and encouragement for any believer. Available now on Amazon.

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