Author Archives: Carol Willhoit

He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. John 15:2 NLT Pruning, it really hurts. But, there’s more to it than just being cut off, it’s also about letting go. A few years ago, one of myContinue reading “Pruning, It Really Hurts”

But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.Deuteronomy 4:9 NLT Do you remember what happened December 7, 1941? How about September 11, 2001?Now tellContinue reading “Remember”

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past.Micah 5:2 NLT Have you ever felt you were insignificant and very useless? You need to remember that God has designed you forContinue reading “You Are Valuable”

When the banquet was ready, He sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come! Matthew 22:3 NLT It’s taken me by surprise, this writing business. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought God would bless me in this. I started out writing a devotional for myContinue reading “Come As You Are”

One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock far into the wilderness and came to Sinai, the mountain of God. Exodus 3:1 NLT Moses remained there on the mountain with the Lord forty days and forty nights. In all that time he ate noContinue reading “Shine His Radiance”

When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees. Then the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?” Genesis 3:8&9 NLT The scripture today is not one I generally like toContinue reading “God Is Calling”

When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if You say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” And this time their netsContinue reading “Fishing In The Deep”

Look! He has placed the land in front of you. Go and occupy it as the LORD, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged!’“But you all came to me and said, ‘First, let’s send out scouts to explore the land for us. They will advise us on theContinue reading “It Seems Like A Good Idea”

One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. Only His disciples were with Him, and He asked them, “Who do people say I am?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other ancient prophets risen from the dead.” Then He asked them,Continue reading “Who Do You Say I AM?”

When the LORD saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, “Moses! Moses!” “Here I am!” Moses replied. “Do not come any closer,” the LORD warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. Exodus 3:4 NLT Can you imagine what itContinue reading “Don’t Turn Back”