devotion Archives - A Cultural Shift

Not Taking Correction Well, How to Grow From a Kindness

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:July 17, 2026
Post category:Spiritual Growth Forgiveness Bible study
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A comment on my 5th-grade report card still strikes me today: "Lea does not take correction well." Ouch! Those comments written over 40 years ago (ouch again) are still embarrassing.…

When Dread Surrenders

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:July 5, 2026
Post category:Between the Lines
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For a long time, I dreaded giving reports of the work we do overseas. Not because I’m ashamed or embarrassed. Not at all. I’m amazed at what God has done…

Steady as she goes

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:September 1, 2025
Post category:Spiritual Growth Bible study
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Now, as we're well into the second half of 2025, I'm looking back and taking stock of the year. I did not make New Year's resolutions or goals for 2025.…

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Going to cover two cushions, how important can a chair be?

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:May 29, 2025
Post category:Missions Marriage and family
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I want to tell you the story of when I went on a mission when I lived in Burundi to cover two cushions for my rocking chair. This chair is…

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Many Mornings of Bad NewsAugust 16, 2026
I have woken up to many mornings of bad news. I remember one morning in 1993, in particular, waking to the sound of our light fixtures rattling as bombs echoed through the city of Bujumbura, where we were living at the time. The first democratically elected president of Burundi had been in office for only… Read more: Many Mornings of Bad News
More Than Money, But You Have To Spend It AllAugust 8, 2026
Because my life has brought me around the world, I learned there’s more to money than meets the eye. When talking about money or currency, usually what comes to mind is the USD (United States Dollar). The dollar, along with the Euro and the British Pound, is usually used to compare currency values. To figure… Read more: More Than Money, But You Have To Spend It All
Four-Color Pens, Only for the Uber-CoolAugust 2, 2026
I thought about four-color pens today. Let me tell you a story about them. When my youngest daughter, Andreya, was 10 years old, she was busy as an online student with Northstar Christian Academy. She was (and still is) an excellent student and a quick learner. I remember those days when I was in awe… Read more: Four-Color Pens, Only for the Uber-Cool

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