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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Down, but Not Out
Down, but Not Out
I trust in the Lord. I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul, and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place. Psalm 31:6-8 God has seen... Read more...
My Declaration
My Declaration
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 Read this aloud for yourself and your family: Jesus, You are in full control. I am giving up myself as I invite You... Read more...
Common Conflict
Common Conflict
Do not take revenge on others or continue to hate them, but love your neighbors as you love yourself. I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:18 Are you ever shocked at the ugliness which can pour out of you or your loved ones? It's as if sin has a literal face. And sometimes that face is... Read more...
Ready my Hands, Lord
Ready my Hands, Lord
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hands. Psalm 37: 23-24 Are your hands open or closed? Ready or resistant to all God has for you? Are you holding onto your life... Read more...
Is This It?
Is This It?
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 Ever wonder, "Is this it?" You wait your whole life to grow up. To finally be on your own. Time passes and life doesn't turn out how you dreamed. Haven't met "the one" yet. Yes, you love your job, but even that begins... Read more...
Carried Home
Carried Home
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15 Death comes like a thief in the night. Often without warning. Sometimes we have ample warning when holding our loved one, riddled with sickness. But more often than not, life ends when no one is watching. But God always is.... Read more...
Loving the Unloveable
Loving the Unloveable
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 Anyone in your life unloveable? Anyone fit that description? Family? Acquaintances? Coworkers? Children come... Read more...
Does It Depend?
Does It Depend?
And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10 When Jesus doesn't give you what you want... When your arms remain empty... When you fall upon your knees in prayer and God's reply seems to be no... What then? What... Read more...
Embrace Daily Bible Reading
Embrace Daily Bible Reading
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 How often do you read the Bible? Do you open His Word every day or only when you happen to have the time? Have you made devotions a daily habit? Morning, noon, or evening - whenever you have carved the time each day?... Read more...
Christmas Perfection
Christmas Perfection
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the... Read more...
Grateful to Your Toes
Grateful to Your Toes
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you. Ezekiel 36:26-27 A Christmas Carol is a popular Christmas classic penned by... Read more...
Our Christmas Gift
Our Christmas Gift
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Do you find it odd our entire world celebrates Jesus' birth? Our secular world who seeks to elevate... Read more...