{"id":20329,"date":"2026-10-26T18:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T23:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/?page_id=20329"},"modified":"2026-10-26T18:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T23:54:35","slug":"porchside-devotions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/porchside-devotions\/","title":{"rendered":"Porchside Devotions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_animated\">\n<section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_section_parallax et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-fullwidth-header-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/porchside-devotions.2.jpg)\"><\/span><span class=\"et_parallax_gradient\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%)\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container left\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Porchside Devotions<\/h2><span class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_subhead\">Quiet Moments with God<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs_0 et_pb_breadcrumbs et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"><nav class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--trail\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\" class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--breadcrumb et_pb_breadcrumbs--home\">Home<\/a><span class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--separator\">\/<\/span><span class=\"et_pb_breadcrumbs--current et_pb_breadcrumbs--breadcrumb\">Archives<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_18458 clearfix et_pb_has_overlay et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-18458 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-porchside-devotions category-current-feature tag-devotionals\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/reflection-of-the-son\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ReflectionOfTheSon.800.ft2_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Reflection of the Son\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ReflectionOfTheSon.800.ft2_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ReflectionOfTheSon.800.ft2_.jpg?resize=400%2C250&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/reflection-of-the-son\/\">Reflection of the Son<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Jun 25, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>There is a window in our stairwell that was strategically placed to flood the staircase and hallway with sunlight. Each time I go down the stairs, I pause to look through it at the gardens and pasture in the distance&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/reflection-of-the-son\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_18425 clearfix et_pb_has_overlay et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-18425 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-compassion category-devotionals category-notes category-porchside-devotions category-relationships category-current-feature\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/lessons-hidden-in-relationships\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lessons-hidden-in-relationships.ft3_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Lessons Hidden in Relationships\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lessons-hidden-in-relationships.ft3_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lessons-hidden-in-relationships.ft3_.jpg?resize=400%2C250&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/lessons-hidden-in-relationships\/\">Lessons Hidden in Relationships<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Jun 18, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>God places people in our life for a reason and we are to be thankful. But when we are living it day by day in real relationships, at times it can feel far more complicated than comforting. But one fact is certain&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/lessons-hidden-in-relationships\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_18315 clearfix et_pb_has_overlay et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-18315 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-daily-walks category-devotionals category-faith category-gratitude category-journey-through-cancer category-notes category-porchside-devotions category-current-feature\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/the-light-of-a-new-day-dawning\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/faithfulness.800.440.ft_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"The Light of a New Day Dawning\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/faithfulness.800.440.ft_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/faithfulness.800.440.ft_.jpg?resize=400%2C250&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/the-light-of-a-new-day-dawning\/\">The Light of a New Day Dawning<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Jun 3, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Early this morning while sitting in the garden, I watched the sun come up as I listened to the birds singing, announcing the beginning of a new day. The light of a new day dawning &#8230; I am filled with gratitude. <\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/the-light-of-a-new-day-dawning\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_18131 clearfix et_pb_has_overlay et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-18131 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-devotionals category-notes category-moments-in-time category-porchside-devotions\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/footprintsonthesandsoftime\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/lookingback_memories-fb.jpg?fit=1200%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Looking Back | Footprints on the Sands of Time by Gerald Freeman\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/lookingback_memories-fb.jpg?fit=1200%2C628&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/lookingback_memories-fb.jpg?resize=400%2C250&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/footprintsonthesandsoftime\/\">Memories: Footprints on the Sands of Time<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Mar 27, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Sitting on the floor, I tenderly unfolded the paper and began to read the words once again, line by line. As tears ran down my face, I understood&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/footprintsonthesandsoftime\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17983 clearfix et_pb_has_overlay et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-17983 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-devotionals category-notes category-porchside-devotions\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/grace-upon-grace\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gracetograce.ft_.jpg?fit=800%2C541&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Grace Upon Grace\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gracetograce.ft_.jpg?fit=800%2C541&amp;ssl=1 479w, 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Smiles<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Jan 23, 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>\u201cUnexpected smiles are gifts of grace, reminding us that joy often arrives unannounced.\u201d Sandi<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/unexpected-smiles\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17504 clearfix et_pb_has_overlay et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-17504 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-devotionals category-family category-family-stories-short-and-sweet category-notes category-moments-in-time category-porchside-devotions\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/echoes-of-simple-days\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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childhood days&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/echoes-of-simple-days\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17191 clearfix et_pb_has_overlay et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-17191 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-devotionals category-journey-through-cancer category-notes category-porchside-devotions category-shortstories\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/not-yet-but-soon\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notyetbutsooon1.ft2_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Not Yet but Soon\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notyetbutsooon1.ft2_.jpg?fit=800%2C441&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notyetbutsooon1.ft2_.jpg?resize=400%2C250&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/not-yet-but-soon\/\">Not Yet but Soon<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">Sep 5, 2025<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Even in the waiting, we can rest in God\u2019s faithfulness because what He promised may not be here yet, but it will come soon.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/not-yet-but-soon\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pull up 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