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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
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...
Longing Only for God
Longing Only for God
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 David sought God with every fiber of his being. David craved God. He longed for God as one longs for water when parched. Like... Read more...
His Truth Marches On
His Truth Marches On
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Psalm 33:12a As America celebrates its first 250 years, wherever we call home in this great big world, we can thank God for giving us life. Some of us have more life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness than others in different countries. But we all... Read more...
Are You Caught?
Are You Caught?
God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:25-26 Ever thought about the devil capturing people to do his bidding? Happens. All the time.... Read more...
Grave Clothes
Grave Clothes
Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.” John 11:44 What grave clothes are you still wearing? What temptations or selfish acts do you still participate with? What lies still tie your hands? When we place our faith and trust in Jesus as our Savior, asking Him to forgive our... Read more...
Time to Stand!
Time to Stand!
"Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes." Nehemiah 4:14 Do you have those people in your life, too? People who taunt you while working God's plan? Those who belittle your faith in God? People... Read more...
Your Gift
Your Gift
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 Every day, God wakes you up. Isn't He so kind? After you're awake, He hands... Read more...
My Wall
My Wall
Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am... Read more...