A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Rising From the Dead
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Not literally rising from the dead. I’m talking about spirit crushed, gut wrenching grief. When you are overcome with grief from the very depths of your soul and...
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Taking Offense
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 As a general rule, are people out to get you? Overall, are your loved ones decent and loving? I'm talking about deep into the heart. Come on- keep looking. Bottom line? People love you. You know I'm...
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Sovereign
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 God is sovereign. Over all things. The definition of sovereign includes these words: supreme permanent authority. Well, that about covers it, doesn't it? God has supreme (total) authority...
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Stuck at the Cross
(This guest post is my sweet daughter Linnea's senior legacy paper) When thinking about how to sum up what I’ve learned in high school, I struggle to find the words. There’s so much I’ve learned. Really, there are like ten different things I could talk about. But when thinking about what to say, it kind...
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God Is Bigger
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 Way bigger. Than everything, big or small. Life changing things. Little annoyances. He's bigger than the problems of today. What do I mean? God can do anything. And He will. He's promised to protect you. To carry your burdens. To...
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Need New Glasses?
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalm 100:5 How do you choose to view things in your life? Ugly things Beautiful things Uncomfortable situations If you look at a challenge through worldly eyes, fear will be in control. You'll worry Fret Obsess However, if you look at that same challenge through godly eyes, you'll see an opportunity for God to use you. For God's hand to remain in control. The challenge will become a blessing. Blessing? Choosing to let...
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Choosing Misery
For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 I know someone. So full of bitterness, anger, and self pity, she can hardly function. Slightest incident can set off a torrent of panic. Fear of losing control. Of her world. If life doesn't go her way,...
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Stepping Into Life
I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you LIFE and DEATH, BLESSING and CURSE. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying His voice and holding fast to Him, for He is your life and length of days. Deuteronomy...
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Remind me, God
I love The Lord, because He has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because He inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2 God hears our voice. Our cries for mercy when things become difficult. He wants to hear you. He wants to help. Because He is always ready to listen, we should call on Him as long as we have breath. God has and always will be present for you, walking with you each and every moment....
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Anger? You betcha!
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Is it OK to be angry? Yes. Is it OK to be upset? Yep. Is it OK to be full of anger? No. Is it OK for anger to dictate my emotions? Heck no. Is it OK to dwell in anger? Absolutely not. There is a difference between allowing yourself to be angry and dwelling in anger. When something terrible happens, it’s OK to become angry. It’s an emotion. Perfectly natural. Jesus became angry....
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You Are Loved
"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 How does God see you? As His beloved. His miracle. His greatest creation. As someone worth dying for. Your thoughts are precious to Him....
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Confusion
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Does God ever confuse you? Leave you baffled? Speechless? Or do you make sense of everything He allows? I don't. I can't possibly make sense of...
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