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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Still Trusting God
Still Trusting God
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.               Psalm 138:8 Ever wonder if we’ll fully trust God with all the things? Our faith will only be perfected after we’re with Him for all of eternity. While still living here on earth,... Read more...
Take Out the Trash!
Take Out the Trash!
“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Beep-beep. Rumble-rumble. I hear the trash man pulling up to the driveway. Did I take out the garbage? Is it on the curb? I've forgotten more times... Read more...
Not Me, Lord
Not Me, Lord
Peter said to Him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not." And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” But he said emphatically, “If I must die with You, I will not deny You.” And they all said the same. Mark... Read more...
Just a Blip
Just a Blip
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 Even when we grace this world for a few decades, it’s a blip on the screen of history. Between the beginning and the end, what are you allowing? What are you choosing to do? You might argue much of life... Read more...
They Refused to Look
They Refused to Look
And He looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. Mark 3:5 Do you ever read the Gospels and want to grab the Pharisees by the robe and say, “Guys. He’s right there”?... Read more...
Pride: No Thank YOU!
Pride: No Thank YOU!
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Colossians 3:23 What gives you pride? A job well done. Done to the absolute best of your ability. Working at a task for a while and finally seeing completion. Showcasing your talents for others. List is really endless, yes?  When thinking... Read more...
Children of Light
Children of Light
For at one time, you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 Preaching to the lost during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus ends his “Blessed are the” list with a discission of salt and light. Meaning, you make a difference. The world needs you.... Read more...
Smiling at Me
Smiling at Me
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! Matthew 7:11 I’m sitting here smiling. Big smile. Why, you ask? God. His surprises. Gifts. Little things that tell us He notices us. ... Read more...
Let’s Pray
Let’s Pray
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my Rock and my Salvation, my Fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:1-2 As our country contemplates… Read more...
Birthdays, Books, & Websites!
Birthdays, Books, & Websites!
“I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be My people.” Exodus 26:12 Happy Saturday to you! Guess who is having a birthday today? Need a minute? Oh, I’ll tell… Read more...
A peaceful path through the trees
The Visit
The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by his love; He will exult over you with loud… Read more...
Is Your Mind Set?
Is Your Mind Set?
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on… Read more...