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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Issue 1503 – Big Sky – July 23, 2024
One of the things I realized I missed about Alberta during our recent visit was the big skies. Here in the Lower Mainland, we are surrounded by mountains in three directions. I love the mountain views, and the skies are pretty, but the view of the sky is limited. In much of Alberta, the skies stretch from horizon to horizon without anything to block the...
Issue 1504 – Black and White – July 22, 2024
If everyone in your church looks like you, perhaps there is some work to be done in the larger community.
Issue 1503 – Of Belts and Battles – July 20, 2024
However, there is a very specific military term for those who are in the midst of a battle and are unprepared: casualty. Do not be a casualty.
Issue 1502 – Peek – July 19, 2024
Many people claim to know about God, but relatively few truly know Him and have a relationship with Him. He calls to us, enabling an intriguing peek. That peek is designed to call us into an ever-deepening relationship with Him.
Issue 1501 – Road Trip – July 18, 2024
We can trust that since He created us for the purpose of being in Glory with Him forever, He knows exactly what our hearts truly desire and will have that ready for us.
Issue 1500 – Time Travel – July 16, 2024
Gathering with my brothers and sisters in Christ from every era, tribe, language, and culture will be too marvelous for words.
Issue 1499 – Happy Birthday Mom – July 15, 2024
Somebody, somewhere, is watching how we live our lives
Carried – Secure in the Lord
The baby grebe will soon be big enough to be independent, and its parents will move on to other things. God never moves on to “other things.” Our Father remains important from before our conception through all of eternity.