Up North Devotions

As I write this, I’m wearing the new fleece vest my wife gave me for Christmas. It’s nice and warm, just perfect for this time of year. This

“Therefore encourage one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:18). Who in your life needs some encouragement today? It’s nice to hear “White Christmas” or “Let It Snow” until you have

As I think about thankfulness, I’m reminded of some Canadian geese I saw on a nearby lake. A flock of those honkers was floating out on the water, when

If you or a loved one are hunting deer this season, I wish you success. I grew up in a family of deer hunters, and I know the work it

My favorite Hebrew word is hesed, pronounced with a raspy “h” at the beginning. Rich in meaning, hesed carryies the idea of loyal love in action. Our English versions translate

“It Is Well with My Soul” ranks as one of the favorite hymns of the church over the past 140 years. Chicago lawyer and businessman, Horatio G. Spafford, penned these heartfelt