A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Christmas Rush
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men! Luke 2:14 Why is it this time of year seems to cause armfuls of stress? Anyone else feel the pressure to buy everyone and their dog the perfect gift? Anyone else feel pressured to provide all things to all people, creating...
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Thanksgiving
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 This holiday, created by the Pilgrims in 1621 and made official by President Lincoln in 1863, evokes many types of emotions. Thankfulness to God for all...
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Genesis 6
And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. Noah found grace in the eyes of God. Genesis 6:6,8 God regretted creating man. The evil, which was ruling man, grieved God's heart. Man became so selfish and evil, God actually wished He had not created them....
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How Badly?
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. Ephesians 5:1 How badly do you want it? To imitate God? How much do you want to change in order to do just that? We cannot do anything in our own strength. It will certainly fail, why? Because we are flawed. Human. Not God. Oh sure, sometimes...
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Miserable by Choice
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 There once was a miserable lady, who lived in a cottage near the edge of the forest. She lived by herself and had grown...
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Wall of Fire
And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord, and I will be the glory in her midst. Zechariah 2:5 When walking through life, do you feel alone? Do you feel often overwhelmed by the world's rubbish thrown your way? Tired of falling too often towards temptation? Walk in your authority...
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What's Normal?
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11 Ever heard the phrase "the new normal"? Usually means something bizarre is becoming commonplace. Normal used to mean a two parent family with a few children, living in the same house for decades. Normal used to mean church anchored the neighborhood, threading lives together...
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Casting off the Flesh
Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Romans 13:14 What do you think Paul was talking about in this passage? Thinking of putting on Jesus, what comes to mind? Armor of God. Holy Spirit's influence. Listening to God instead of the enemy's lies. It's intentional....
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Shopping for More
For in Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts 17:28 Where are you gathering your identity? Are you shopping at Walmart when you should be selecting items at the most expensive store? You might reply you cannot possibly afford the most expensive store. Remember, I'm not talking about material goods. I'm talking...
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Acting Like It
The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him! Psalm 64:10 Do you ever observe your life as an actor? Maybe the phrase "fake it til you make it" comes to mind? I'm not talking about times when you're genuinely smiling. Like really enjoying...
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Raised Hands
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 When worshiping the Lord, we often raise our hands. Why? Absolute surrender. Acknowledging God is God and we are not. Proclaiming His holiness. Bringing ourselves to Him as an offering. As we lift our hands to heaven in worship, God comes...
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Forgiving Anyway
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15 Are you harboring bitterness? It's easy to. When wronged unjustly, we feel the need to hold onto it, somehow justifying ourselves. When kept...
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