experience an extraordinary God in ordinary life
Every day, Scripture speaks to ordinary life. Gleanings From the Word is a daily devotional drawn from the Bible and written for people who live in the middle of things — work, family, struggle, and ordinary Monday mornings.
Kevin Corbin has been writing these devotionals since January 1, 2001. The aim is simple: stay close to the text, say what is there, and trust that God meets us where we live.
The Lord loves ordinary people. He must, because He made so many of us.
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Hallelu Yah
Soli Deo Gloria
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If God is always there, why does He seem distant or absent at times?
Our earthly treasures will be left behind but we will go to glory
The treasures we value so much will be left behind. Yet we gain so much more in the end.
What Do You See? Opening our spiritual eyes.
With sin-filled eyes, we cannot see God as He truly is. They now saw God through distorted lenses and created a harsh God of their own imaginings. It’s what we do. He will open our spiritual eyes.
What really matters in this life?
All the possessions and accolades of the world won’t give you what you truly need.
Perseverance – A Christian Virtue
In life, we often have to persevere, sometimes through trials and difficult times. Yet perseverance is highly regarded as a Christian virtue. Why?
Issue 1882 – Frogs – January 8, 2026
Mirages in the desert or on the highway promise water that isn’t there. Politicians make promises that, even if they genuinely hoped to deliver, will never be fulfilled. Friends, family, and even church members can let us down. All the trinkets and whiz-bang-gizmos we long for and buy never deliver the fulfillment we crave.