Issue 1772 – Pretty…but – July 17, 2025
Not everything that looks pretty is a good thing. In the same way, not every thought pattern that seems to be right is correct.
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 17 July 2025
Not everything that looks pretty is a good thing. In the same way, not every thought pattern that seems to be right is correct.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 16 July 2025
God still heals today.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 14 July 2025
Don’t be fooled by outward appearances.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 12 July 2025
He reaches out His loving hand to any and all who would take it to save them from the flames
by Kevin Corbin · Published 10 July 2025
Sometimes it takes big, harsh adjustments to help us become the way He needs us. As we get closer, though, the refinements are gentler and finer.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 9 July 2025
When was the last time you slowed down enough for those things?
by Kevin Corbin · Published 8 July 2025
His love, forgiveness, and acceptance let us bloom to our best
by Kevin Corbin · Published 7 July 2025
I believe that the walking dead are all around us, but…
by Kevin Corbin · Published 4 July 2025
We see the effects, not the wind.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 3 July 2025
Let’s be involved with the world outside the church, not to bend to its ways, but to bring the hope of Christ. Yet, let us not neglect gathering as believers.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 2 July 2025
Do you have a proper understanding?
by Kevin Corbin · Published 30 June 2025
.’m a dual citizen, holding a Canadian passport and sealed by the Holy Spirit.