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Devotion Archive
Every two weeks Bethesda's Religious Life staff, consisting of chaplains and Parish Ministry Consultants, writes devotions for friends and family members of people who have developmental disabilities. We hope that they fortify your spirit.
| Date Published | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-December-21 | Look for the Sign! | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant Wis. |
| 2006-December-07 | In Other Words | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant Wis. |
| 2006-November-09 | That We May Thank and Praise Him | Rev. David Cecil, Gulf Region Chaplain |
| 2006-October-26 | Our Crown of Life | Kathleen Morris, Parish Ministry Consultant Mich., Ohio & N.J. |
| 2006-October-12 | God's Provision | Kathleen Morris, Parish Ministry Consultant Mich., Ohio & N.J. |
| 2006-September-28 | Point Others to God | Diane Mueller, Parish Ministry Consultant Ill. & Mo. |
| 2006-September-14 | By Faith | Rev. Michael Schempf, North Central Region Chaplain |
| 2006-August-31 | Ball Games | Rev. Michael Schempf, North Central Region Chaplain |
| 2006-August-03 | Be Prepared to Answer | Sandra Rice, Parish Ministry Consultant — N.Y. |
| 2006-July-20 | Someone Special . . . Someone Like You | Jim Mueller, Parish Ministry Consultant — Southern Calif. |
| 2006-July-06 | Knee High by the Fourth of July | Sue Hart, Parish Ministry Consultant — Colo. |
| 2006-June-22 | Everyone is Gifted | Rev. Earl Bleke, Chief Religious Life Officer |
| 2006-June-08 | God Does Marvelous Things | Sandra Rice, Parish Ministry Consultant—N.Y. |
| 2006-May-25 | Thankful Hope in God | Philip Mann, Parish Ministry Consultant—Bethesda/Good Shepherd Communities |
| 2006-May-11 | The Call of Moses | Deaconess Lois Diebel, Parish Ministry Consultant—Fla. & Ga. |
| 2006-April-27 | The Shepherd's Voice | Deaconess Lois Diebel, Parish Ministry Consultant—Fla. & Ga. |
| 2006-April-13 | This Isn't the Life I Expected | Edie Sodowsky, Parish Ministry Consultant—Md. & N.J. |
| 2006-March-30 | Thursday with Jesus | Edie Sodowsky, Parish Ministry Consultant—Md. & N.J. |
| 2006-March-16 | The Trouble with Warmth | Rev. Philip Gruenbaum, Central Region Chaplain—Ill. |
| 2006-March-02 | Keep Close to Your Guide | Rev. David Cecil, Gulf Region Chaplain |
| 2006-February-16 | Jesus, Our Advocate | Deaconess Jeanne Dicke, Parish Ministry Consultant—Minn. |
| 2006-February-02 | Just a Little Further | Deaconess Jeanne Dicke, Parish Ministry Consultant—Minn. |
| 2006-January-19 | Out by the Roots | Rev. Philip Gruenbaum, Central Region Chaplain—Ill. |
| 2006-January-05 | New Years Reflection | Philip Mann, Parish Ministry Consultant—Bethesda/Good Shepherd Communities |
| 2005-December-08 | Looking Forward with Anticipation to Christ's Return | Rev. David Cecil, Gulf Region Chaplain |
| 2005-November-24 | Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart | Kathleen Morris, Parish Ministry Consultant—Mich., Ohio & N.J. |
| 2005-November-10 | Daily Blessings | Kathleen Morris, Parish Ministry Consultant—Mich., Ohio & N.J. |
| 2005-October-27 | You Are Mine; I Have Called You by Name | Sandra Rice, Parish Ministry Consultant—N.Y. |
| 2005-October-13 | Be There | Sandra Rice, Parish Ministry Consultant—N.Y. |
| 2005-September-29 | Comfort from God's Word | Diane Mueller, Parish Ministry Consultant—Ill. & Mo. |
| 2005-September-15 | How High's the Water, Mama? | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant—Wis. |
| 2005-August-18 | Grape Bearers or Grasshoppers? | Edie Sodowsky, Parish Ministry Consultant—Md. & N.J. |
| 2005-August-04 | Weeping and the ABC's of God | Edie Sodowsky, Parish Ministry Consultant —Md. & N.J. |
| 2005-July-21 | Friendship and Letting Go | Deaconess Linda Seward, Parish Ministry Consultant—Ind. and Ohio |
| 2005-June-14 | Father's Day | Rev. Ervin Daugherty, Central Region Chaplain—Ill. |
| 2005-June-01 | Seeing is believing? | Deaconess Lois Diebel, Parish Ministry Consultant—Fla. & Ga. |
| 2005-May-12 | The Living Stone | Deaconess Lois Diebel, Parish Ministry Consultant—Fla. & Ga. |
| 2005-April-14 | I want my pieces back! | Edie Sodowsky, Parish Ministry Consultant—Md. & N.J. |
| 2005-March-31 | He Lives! NOT He Lives? | Rev. Michael Schempf, North Central Region Chaplain |
| 2005-March-17 | Listening=Loving | Rev. Michael Schempf, North Central Region Chaplain |
| 2005-March-03 | Children and Parents: We Need Each Other
To come to Jesus and to grow in our faith in Jesus |
Diane Mueller, Parish Ministry Consultant—Ill. |
| 2005-February-17 | Such as We Have | Rev. Philip Gruenbaum, Central Region Chaplain—Ill. |
| 2005-February-03 | Sunshine and Shadows | Rev. Philip Gruenbaum, Central Region Chaplain—Ill. |
| 2005-January-20 | Directions for Life | Deaconess Jeanne Dicke, Parish Ministry Consultant—Minn. |
| 2005-January-06 | You Are Mine | Deaconess Jeanne Dicke, Parish Ministry Consultant—Minn. |
| 2004-December-23 | Spread the News of His Birth | Sandra Rice, Parish Ministry Consultant—N.Y. |
| 2004-December-09 | The Announcement of Truth | Sandra Rice, Parish Ministry Consultant—N.Y. |
| 2004-November-26 | Give Thanks | Rev. Earl Bleke, Chief Religious Life Officer |
| 2004-November-11 | Let Your Light Shine | Deaconess Lois Diebel, Parish Ministry Consultant—Fla. & Ga. |
| 2004-October-28 | God's Gift of Forgiveness | Deaconess Lois Diebel, Parish Ministry Consultant—Fla. & Ga. |
| 2004-October-14 | "Oh No, Not Another One!" | Rev. Philip Gruenbaum, Central Region Chaplain—Ill. |
| 2004-September-30 | We are blessed in America! | Rev. Ervin Daugherty, Central Region Chaplain—Kan. |
| 2004-September-16 | Letting Go | Rev. Philip Gruenbaum, Central Region Chaplain—Ill. |
| 2004-August-19 | How do we praise God? And when do we praise Him? | Diane Mueller, Parish Ministry Consultant—Ill. |
| 2004-August-5 | Glory Hoops! Quiet messages from God. | Diane Mueller, Parish Ministry Consultant—Ill. |
| 2004-July-22 | Living in Freedom | Deaconess Linda Seward, Parish Ministry Consultant—Ind. and Ohio |
| 2004-July-08 | Freedom | Deaconess Linda Seward, Parish Ministry Consultant—Ind. and Ohio |
| 2004-June-24 | Here am I! Send Me! | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant—Wis. |
| 2004-June-10 | Become Like Little Children | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant—Wis. |
| 2004-May-27 | As Infinite As The Universe, As Near As Your Heart | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant—Wis. |
| 2004-May-13 | Praise, Thanks and Glory to God | Rev. David Cecil, Gulf Region Chaplain |
| 2004-April-29 | Rejoice in the Lord: Find True Joy and Happiness | Rev. David Cecil, Gulf Region Chaplain |
| 2004-April-15 | For Such a Time as This | Rev. Michael Schempf, North Central Region Chaplain |
| 2004-April-01 | God's Changes to Your Appointment Calendar | Rev. Michael Schempf, North Central Region Chaplain |
| 2004-March-18 | Going My Way? | Edie Sodowsky, Parish Ministry Consultant—Md. & N.J. |
| 2004-March-04 | When life turns up the heat, where do you go for peace? | Edie Sodowsky, Parish Ministry Consultant—Md. & N.J. |
| 2004-February-12 | A Valentine for You | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant—Wis. |
| 2004-February-05 | "As White As Snow" | Rev. Dennis Kneer, Parish Ministry Consultant—Wis. |
| 2004-January-22 | Click "Undo", Click "Delete" | Deaconess Jeanne Dicke, Parish Ministry Consultant—Minn. |
| 2004-January-08 | Who Are You Looking At? | Deaconess Jeanne Dicke, Parish Ministry Consultant—Minn. |
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