Weekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle Wahl

In this series on the fruit of the Holy Spirit we are thinking about the fruit of love.

The first of a summer series on the fruit of the Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 5.

What in the world is going on?Many things in our world make us wonder, "What in the world is going on?"Let's think about that today.

We know God's word is important, is wonderful. How are we learning His truth and living it? Let's explore that today.

Stuff . . . what do we think about it . . . how are we to do about it?

Let's think about how we do and should respond to violence.

Good advice - - really good advice is available.

Search me, God, and know my heart.Reflections on Psalm 139.

Let's think about these important words, "Thank You, God".

Missing something?

Mother's Day. Do we celebrate it in the church? If so, why?

What's the difference between important things and urgent things? Which should have priority?

God, your great provider and protector will always be with you, wherever you are, whatever you are facing.

We all want them, but how do we get them - - joyful relationships. Let's explore that today.

Easter has come and gone. Now what?

Easter is almost here. Let's think about redemption today.

Easter is just over a week away.Are your prepared to celebrate it?

As we approach Easter let's learn some lessons about the quality of our actions from Jesus and His disciples as He approaches the cross.

Let's explore having a clean slate with God, being forgiven.

Based on Psalm 46

Contentment.We want it.How do we experience it?

Silence can be rare in our noisy world. Let's explore the importance of silence.

God is great and does great things . . . great things for us.So, let us be joyful!

What has God done for you lately?

Learning. Consider some basic truths about learning, including learning from others.

Wasting time. We all know about it. What can we do about it?

Faithful.What does that mean? Are you faithful? If so, Why?

Of the many things that could be the most important to you, what should be? what is the most important?

Welcome to the new year, 2026!

It's December 26th, the day after Christmas.Where did Christmas go?

Week before Christmas

Let's take a few minutes to think about making room for joy during this Advent, this Christmas season.

There are many things, many stars we can follow. Which star are you following during this Advent Season?

As Advent begins we will look at some lessons for preparing to celebrate Christ's birth.

Would you like to be right all the time?Let's think about one way you can always be right.

Justice!What are we to do as we face injustice?

Bearing the UnbearableWhat do you do? How do you make it through?

God knows and cares about you.

We all want to have our lives count. What does that really mean? How do we do it?

Do not love the world ~ 1 John 2:15-17.

Devotional for Thanksgiving 2025God blesses us abundantly. Let's trace some of that today.

Thanksgiving is in a week - - let's get ready, be ready.Key verse: Colossians 3:17

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness.Matthew 5:10-12

The seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God."

The sixth beatitude - "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."Pure in heart?Seeing God?

Today we are thinking about the fifth beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy."

Devotional on the fourth beatitude exploring what it means to hunger and thirst, and also to be satisfied.

Blessed are the gentle.What does it mean to be gentle, or meek?What does it mean that the gentle will inherit the earth?

The second devotional on the beatitudes.What does it mean to mourn? to be blessed?

Blessed are the poor in spirit.The first in a series of devotionals on the Beatitudes.