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When Evil Exists

In 2 Kings we read that there can be no peace when evil exists. Read 2 Kings 9:18-22. This passage follows a verse with the watchman noting that Jehu’s mob was approaching. The horseman asked “Do you come in peace” numerous times. Jehu continued to respond, “What do you have to do with peace? Fall … Continue reading When Evil Exists →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment September 26, 2022September 25, 2022 2 Minutes

Fasten Your Thoughts

Where do you have your thoughts today? That’s the question we must constantly be asking ourselves each day. The world is a busy place. There’s things happening all around us that capture our attention. With social media, we have even more vying for our attention. In Hebrews 3:1 we read: “And so, dear brothers and … Continue reading Fasten Your Thoughts →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 2 Minutes

Every Test, Every Temptation

Life is not as easy as it appears on television or social media. As we watch television and see no one working 40 hours a week and yet getting to go to the coffee shop daily, we get a false idea of life in our minds. I like Seinfeld and Friends but who has time … Continue reading Every Test, Every Temptation →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment August 28, 2022 2 Minutes

Loyal Spirit

Today’s verse is one of the most quoted from the book of Psalms for good reason. The request to create a clean heart is because the heart is defiled with sin. We can easily understand that our hearts are defiled and need cleansing. He alone can cleanse us. The Hebrew word used for “loyal,” “faithful,” … Continue reading Loyal Spirit →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment November 24, 2016November 20, 2016 1 Minute

Too Many to Count

The Psalmist speaks about troubles that surround him, they are “too many to count.” Does that sound like you? We all have these troubles that surround us and they are too many to count. Sometimes you may feel like the ceilings are caving in upon you. You may feel overwhelmed. You might not think that … Continue reading Too Many to Count →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment November 20, 2016October 22, 2016 1 Minute

Spider Attack

One of the biggest spiders I have seen this warm season made a nice home at the arborvitaes. Every day I would see this huge web constructed and the large spider just sitting there. I tried to keep my distance. He hung around for days. Eventually, we didn’t see him anymore. I thought we were … Continue reading Spider Attack →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment October 19, 2016October 9, 2016 1 Minute

Get Behind Me

Once as I was reading Matthew 16 aloud, my daughter advised me that verse 23 was her new favorite verse. In this verse, we read, “Get behind me, Satan,” which she thought would be a great thing to say to Satan to tell him to back off. There was a brief pause after she spoke, … Continue reading Get Behind Me →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals 2 Comments April 18, 2016August 10, 2016 2 Minutes

More Than You Can Handle

Does God ever give you more than you can handle? That is something people debate often. Many times I hear that God will never give you more than you can handle. This is often said when we are going through something tough in life like a loss of loved one, a painful illness, or an … Continue reading More Than You Can Handle →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals 1 Comment April 17, 2016August 10, 2016 2 Minutes

The Bees Strike Again

I was just the victim of an underground bee attack again. Two years in a row! Thankfully I did not find myself being rushed to the hospital with hives. Like last year, I sustained numerous stings which resulted in intense swelling. A friend asked me why I won’t leave the bees alone, as if I … Continue reading The Bees Strike Again →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment July 22, 2015August 10, 2016 1 Minute

The Soldier

Tonight as I walked the dogs, I proceeded down a street I walk every day. As I continued forward, I heard the sound of a drill sergeant from what I imagined. I couldn’t make out the words because it was in the distance, but I envisioned the scenes I had seen again and again in … Continue reading The Soldier →

Tania Gutekunst Christian Living, Devotionals Leave a comment May 5, 2015August 10, 2016 2 Minutes

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