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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Longing Only for God
Longing Only for God
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 David sought God with every fiber of his being. David craved God. He longed for God as one longs for water when parched. Like... Read more...
His Truth Marches On
His Truth Marches On
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Psalm 33:12a As America celebrates its first 250 years, wherever we call home in this great big world, we can thank God for giving us life. Some of us have more life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness than others in different countries. But we all... Read more...
Are You Caught?
Are You Caught?
God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:25-26 Ever thought about the devil capturing people to do his bidding? Happens. All the time.... Read more...
Grave Clothes
Grave Clothes
Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.” John 11:44 What grave clothes are you still wearing? What temptations or selfish acts do you still participate with? What lies still tie your hands? When we place our faith and trust in Jesus as our Savior, asking Him to forgive our... Read more...
Time to Stand!
Time to Stand!
"Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes." Nehemiah 4:14 Do you have those people in your life, too? People who taunt you while working God's plan? Those who belittle your faith in God? People... Read more...
Your Gift
Your Gift
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 Every day, God wakes you up. Isn't He so kind? After you're awake, He hands... Read more...
My Wall
My Wall
Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am... Read more...
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...