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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Pray with Me
Pray with Me
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Pray with me today: Dearest Jesus, You have blessed me beyond measure. You have gone before me with every step. You... Read more...
Standing Against Sin
Standing Against Sin
 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James 4:17 Do you have an intense desire to sin? I'm guessing no. Not many people do. If that's so, then why do we sin? Or why are we more apt to sin when surrounded by others... Read more...
What We Obey
What We Obey
Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world.  He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Ephesians 2:1-2 We... Read more...
Again and Again
Again and Again
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 How often do you seek the Lord? How often do you soak in His great love... Read more...
A Carpenter
A Carpenter
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? Mark 6:3 Ever pictured Jesus working as a carpenter, during the years before His ministry? Joseph, Jesus' earthly father, worked with wood, teaching his son the trade. I can imagine Jesus making a table or a... Read more...
Ever Lovin' Minds
Ever Lovin' Minds
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct. 1 Peter 1:14-15 What is this world coming to? Just look around and you'll notice. Parents deferring to screaming toddlers, bribing them to stop. Grown adults holding fake animals as... Read more...
Announcing: My Journal!
Announcing: My Journal!
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:2 Wanted to have space to write while reading Trusting God with Every Breath? Well, here she is! Each day includes the same title and Bible verse - with a tiny devotion summary. Below that, you have plenty of room to write, answering... Read more...
The Steps of our Savior
The Steps of our Savior
And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. And they led him out to crucify him. Mark 15:20 His steps were so heavy on the way to the cross. Stumbling over dips in the road, my Savior could hardly carry the load. The load of the... Read more...
Celebrating Me
Celebrating Me
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 singing. Zephaniah 3:17 Don't you love a celebration? Happiness explodes while loved ones bring honor to the one celebrated. God... Read more...
Fashioned after God
Fashioned after God
Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." Genesis 1:26 We are fashioned after the image of God. Created in the pattern of God Himself. From your pinky toes to the hairs on your head. From the tips of your fingers to the soles of your feet. From your shining... Read more...
Our Rescuer
Our Rescuer
The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8 Know anyone locked away in a prison of their choosing? Sometimes they know it. Other times they do not. Prisons are erected using anything really.... Read more...
Permission to Pause
Permission to Pause
Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. Psalm 116:7 Life can become unbearably busy. Like you can't even turn around. What should a person do when surrounded by so much noise? Shut the door. Push the pause button. Sit and simply be. Life will still happen. Dates will... Read more...