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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
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...
Remembering His Faithfulness
Remembering His Faithfulness
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:11-12 Do you remember? Do you ponder all God has done for you? All He has done for others? Better yet, do you keep a record?... Read more...
Rebuilding
Rebuilding
But now, I will heal and mend them. I will make them whole and bless them with an abundance of peace and security. Jeremiah 33:6 It was an incredibly beautiful picture. Stunning, in fact. Worth millions. One day, cracks appeared. Before you knew it, the picture literally crumbled. Shattered into a million little pieces. God... Read more...
Not for Sale
Not for Sale
With God we shall do valiantly; it is He who will tread down our foes. Psalm 108:13 Seen the movie Sound of Freedom yet? It was new this past week. Opened on July 4th. That's when we saw it. Powerful film. It's a true story about saving trafficked children. The first one he saves at... Read more...
Your Place
Your Place
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 How do you see you? Before you gaze into the mirror, what do you know you will see? Automatically judge yourself? Don't measure up? To... Read more...
No Dominion
No Dominion
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. For sin will have no... Read more...
Allowing Afflictions
Allowing Afflictions
It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. Psalm 119:71 Are you happy when God allows affliction? Do you see it is good? We know God is in control and always has your very best interest in His mind. When He allows affliction, we learn so much more.... Read more...
Battle Scars
Battle Scars
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Scars are inevitable, yes? You burn your finger age three and the new skin still looks off. You scrape up your knee pretty badly and if you look close, it's there. Your sibling unknowingly slams your two year old pinky in the wooden door... Read more...