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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Stealing Your Joy
Stealing Your Joy
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 Why is it that blessings are often overshadowed by disappointment? You can look at a field full of flowers but instead feel sour thinking of what didn't transpire. Of who disappointed you. Why do we react like that? Why does our flesh tend... Read more...
Boasting in Weakness
Boasting in Weakness
And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you. for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Ever thanked God for your temptations or weaknesses? For how you are tempted to... Read more...
Fret Not
Fret Not
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Would you agree anger is usually a result of not being in control? Your spouse's actions, your child's reaction, someone bumps your car on the road. When we are not in control, we tend to get angry. And when we... Read more...
Recognizing Jesus
Recognizing Jesus
Would you have believed? When Jesus walked the earth, would you have believed He was the Messiah? Or would you have looked the other way? Or, even worse, cast a stone in His direction? We shudder at the thought, yes? But we are here, over 2,000 years later, looking back. We know who He was.... Read more...
Thankful for the Mud
Thankful for the Mud
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When you rejoice for the mud, the yuck, you thank God for all things. For all things, including the yucky parts of life. God is working for our good and when He works,... Read more...
Ephesians 4:27
Ephesians 4:27
And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 How many opportunities do you hand the devil? During the day, how many times do you seek yourself over others? Your selfish whims over the needs of your family? How many times do you listen to the lies the devil whispers into your ear? He's there,... Read more...
Christmas Morning
Christmas Morning
I can hear their whispers. All four children clamoring down the stairs to celebrate Christmas. The anticipation. The presents. The moment. I climb out of bed, putting the cinnamon rolls into the oven and popping on the local classical radio station. As the children open their bulging stockings, carols fill the air while we sniff... Read more...
Holding Your Tongue
Holding Your Tongue
It's so easy to defend yourself. Sometimes, you should. You must. But other times, it's preferable to keep quiet, allowing the other to make a fool of themselves. We are responsible only for ourselves. Our actions. Our words. Our choices. When you become agitated with your spouse, pause. Takes maturity to look at things from... Read more...
A Lying Fool
A Lying Fool
Satan is a master of deception. In fact, I'd even give him that official title. But that's the only thing I'll give him. He seeks to destroy life, shoving aside anything and everything in his way. He cares not a whit for you. Or those you love. His goal is to distract you, tempt you,... Read more...
Living Free
Living Free
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:16 Do you live as if you are free? Free from sin, death, and the grave? Free from past shame, burdens, or guilt? Free from dwelling in fear? Free from depressing thoughts... Read more...
Others Focused
Others Focused
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 Do you demand others treat you better than you treat them? Do you walk like a diva, demanding others serve you? Or do you put others first, seeking their needs above your own? Jesus wants us to do just that. To serve... Read more...
Too Familiar
Too Familiar
Are you used to Him? to God? Meaning, the very fact that He is literally right with you does not bring you to your knees in awe? I am, I'll admit it. Too familiar. I take for granted my daily devotions. My worship time at church and home. My multitudinous Bibles. My job, which allows... Read more...