Issue 1859 – Anticipation – November 28, 2025
This coming Sunday marks the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is celebrated on the first four Sundays leading up to Christmas. We anticipate our remembrance of the birth of Jesus
Daily devotionals from Scripture to nourish your faith, deepen your prayer life, and grow in God's grace.


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
That is an excellent place to meet God. The Lord loves ordinary people … He must because He made so many of us. My devotionals are drawn from ordinary life and I hope illustrate the truths of Scripture. Scripture trumps my writing in every way, yet many people find it helpful in their faith walk.
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Hallelu Yah (praise God)
Soli Deo Gloria (for the glory of God alone.)
by Kevin Corbin · Published 28 November 2025
This coming Sunday marks the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is celebrated on the first four Sundays leading up to Christmas. We anticipate our remembrance of the birth of Jesus
by Kevin Corbin · Published 27 November 2025
Now I understand the need for a vehicle, and I know that they usually reach a point where they are no longer worth repairing. Seeing so many of their rusted old bodies, though, made me think about the Lord’s coming.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 26 November 2025
It got me thinking of life. We’re born, live our lives, and die
by Kevin Corbin · Published 25 November 2025
Sometimes, we feel like those remaining leaves. We think that we’re the last faithful Christians left.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 24 November 2025 · Last modified 4 December 2025
Our God is like a fire, but never out of control.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 21 November 2025
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it
by Kevin Corbin · Published 20 November 2025
Some thoughts on dogs, love and unintended results
by Kevin Corbin · Published 19 November 2025
That’s the kind of faith we are called to have in God. A faith that trusts even when we don’t understand everything that’s happening.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 18 November 2025
Secondly, no matter what you think of denominations, there is only one church.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 17 November 2025 · Last modified 24 November 2025
Then my friend asked the question that was really on his mind, “How can a good and loving God send people to hell?”