Welcome to the Nugget March 19, 2019 A Small Kindness By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    "Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will say, 'I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget March 16, 2019 A Good Thing? Part 3: Of Jammed Locks and Ruined Birthdays...Lessons From Cape Breton, Part 8c By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    (In the fall of 2017, my husband and I made an unforgettable trip to Cape Breton, a beautiful island at the northern tip of the Canadian eastern-seaboard province of Nova Scotia. This 3-week trip was inspirational in many ways, and some of the lessons we learned will be outlined in this series that w ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget March 14, 2019 The Power of Words By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    Oh, those words that can cut right through! And then there are those that can soothe our pain. Last week, I stepped to the counter at my doctor's office. "Here is your referral for your blood work," the receptionist said. But her words, though simple and mundane, were delivered in a delightful, pleasant tone. I smiled. "Thank you." Then I leaned toward ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget March 12, 2019 God's Math By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    "Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will say, 'I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sister ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget March 9, 2019 A Good Thing? Part 2: Of Moose and Whales...Lessons From Cape Breton, Part 8b By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    (In the fall of 2017, my husband and I made an unforgettable trip to Cape Breton, a beautiful island at the northern tip of the Canadian eastern-seaboard province of Nova Scotia. This 3-week trip was inspirational in many ways, and some of the lessons we learned will be outlined in this series that will be appearing s ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget March 7, 2019 A Little Yellow Face By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-16, NIV) It had bee ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget March 5, 2019 It Seems to be Taking Forever By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers." (1 Timothy 4:16 NIV) "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 BSB) A sort of mini-crash ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget March 2, 2019 A Good Thing? Part 1: No Propane...Lessons from Cape Breton, Part 8a By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    (In the fall of 2017, my husband and I made an unforgettable trip to Cape Breton, a beautiful island at the northern tip of the Canadian eastern-seaboard province of Nova Scotia. This 3-week trip was inspirational in many ways, and some of the lessons we learned will be outlined in this series that will be appearing sporadical ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget February 28, 2019 The Hill By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    "So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT) "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." (Psalm 23:4a NIV) It was a cold, dark Winter's night during my freshman y ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget February 26, 2019 Be Still and Know that I am God... Lessons From the Psalms, Part 6: Ps. 46 By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    Today's lesson focuses on the often-quoted Ps. 46: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (vs. 10 NIV) I, for one, have often been blessed by this verse. When problems and worries rise up around me, all I can see in my troubled soul is tur ...Continue Reading