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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Hairy Vacuums
Hairy Vacuums
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Does your vacuum become stuck when hair completely wraps around the spinner thing or is it just me? Smelly rubber wrapped in junk doesn't move well. We must stop and dejunk it. Eww. Grab a coin to open... Read more...
Unaffected, Unmoved, Unavailable
Unaffected, Unmoved, Unavailable
When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. Genesis 5:1 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with... Read more...
Faithful in Little Things
Faithful in Little Things
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Picture me, my little girl self, about four or five years old. Hair curled, dress smoothed, hands in my lap listening to my sunday school lesson. The offering is passed and I reach into my pocket for all of my... Read more...
Setting Your Mind
Setting Your Mind
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 the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and... Read more...
Hugged by God
Hugged by God
And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them. Mark 10:16 Have you ever felt a hug from God? You know, a big bear hug? Or maybe a little squeeze? I have. In fact He gave me a huge hug on Sunday. How? It was through all the... Read more...
Casting Vision
Casting Vision
I pray the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength He exerted when... Read more...
Worshipping Even If
Worshipping Even If
We're all so different. Different in personalities, the way our bodies work, and our priorities. While singing in church last Sunday, I observed three distinct differences. The congregation rose to worship. All but the man in front of me. Why? The man in front of me was distracted. He instead was sitting, reading and typing... Read more...
Slaps and Hugs
Slaps and Hugs
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.  Proverbs 15:13 Life can bring you stress or peace. Stomach cringes or smiley fill up your bucket type of moments. You know - slaps or hugs. Do you have things you do every day you cannot stand? Or... Read more...
Looking Glass
Looking Glass
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Ever look back at life, admiring it's beauty? Memories in the past can look perfect. Our brains usually remember only the good. In fact, often we glorify it. Our memories can even become glamorized to... Read more...
Yielding Ourselves
Yielding Ourselves
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10 Ever tried to stop doing something you know you shouldn't? Could be eating too much sugar, drowning your sorrows in alcohol, or spending way too much time scrolling through your phone. Could even be your attitude or reaction when things... Read more...
Hidden Treasure
Hidden Treasure
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 Can you imagine finding treasure, hiding it back up, and then buying where it lay with ALL of your... Read more...
Order Your Steps
Order Your Steps
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way. Psalm 37:23 I was deeply reminded the other day of how God holds everything in His hands. Yes, He gives us free choice, but He is ultimately in charge. Of everything. He allowed Adam and Eve to sin. And us,... Read more...