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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Your Closest Friend
Your Closest Friend
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 1:5 Jesus is as close as you want Him to be or as far away as you choose for Him to be. He's always right by your side. You can choose to let Him into your life, or not. You can be as... Read more...
Holding Onto What?
Holding Onto What?
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 What are you holding onto that is keeping you from the promises of God? What are you keeping closer to your heart than God? God's promises... Read more...
Mary's Emotions
Mary's Emotions
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19 As mothers, we feel deeply. Natural or adoption, the moment we hold that child in our arms, our hearts forever change. Mary, the mother of our Lord, was no different. She had the same emotions we do, ranging from complete joy... Read more...
Choosing Joy
Choosing Joy
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. Psalm 16:9 I just love Christmas. Always have. Love my candles in each window. They've evolved into not only battery operated, but put themselves on and off with their timer. Absolutely brilliant. I laugh as the kids and I used... Read more...
Always by Your Side
Always by Your Side
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 He's here. Picture Jesus sitting right here. In the chair beside you. He's as near as your very breath. He's waiting for you to... Read more...
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Be careful to obey all these words that I command you, that it may go well with you and with your children after you forever, when you do what is good and right in the sight of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 12:28 Ever read A Christmas Carol? My eighth graders read it with me... Read more...
Living Within Forgiveness
Living Within Forgiveness
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 What if you lived from a place of forgiveness towards others? Those who hurt you, often repeatedly? God, whose faithfulness endures to all generations, is merciful. He promises to hold you upright as a steadfast Rock. And... Read more...
Still Good
Still Good
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore. Psalm 125:2 Even if, God is still good. Even if my daughter has cancer, God is still good. Even if my family looks different than what I planned, God is still good. Even if holidays are not what I pictured,... Read more...
Losing Control
Losing Control
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 I hold onto things too tightly. When I do, I remain in control. As more and more things climb into my hands, I stumble, dropping everything. I... Read more...
I Am Yours, God
I Am Yours, God
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24 You know my heart, Lord. You created it. You fashioned me in every way. My talents. My hopes. My dreams -... Read more...
God or Our Flesh
God or Our Flesh
So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. Romans 7:25 Can I get a witness? So true, isn't it? Our minds long to serve God, yet our flesh longs to serve sin. Waking up every morning, we once again purpose to... Read more...
Belief in the Truth
Belief in the Truth
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:5 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. Psalm 86:11 How often do you believe only what you... Read more...