Issue 1227 – Against the Flow – August 21, 2023
The idea of carnivorous plants defies conventional thinking, How do you handle ideas that go against your convention
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
Soli Deo Gloria
by Kevin Corbin · Published 21 August 2023
The idea of carnivorous plants defies conventional thinking, How do you handle ideas that go against your convention
by Kevin Corbin · Published 19 August 2023
He knows every move before it happens.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 18 August 2023
The peacock as a symbol of Christ…
by Kevin Corbin · Published 17 August 2023
Do you learn things the hard way? There is hope!
by Kevin Corbin · Published 16 August 2023
As we approach the station, what is your final destination?
by Kevin Corbin · Published 15 August 2023
What do you see? Which path do you follow?
by Kevin Corbin · Published 14 August 2023
What you put in influences what we get out.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 12 August 2023
are you ready to face the day?
by Kevin Corbin · Published 11 August 2023
A trip down memory lane reminded me that we all have a story.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 10 August 2023 · Last modified 1 July 2026
Empty and out of control. God remains in charge, turm to Jesus