A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Do Others Know?
And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:15 Do others know you are the Lord's? Is it obvious you follow Jesus? Is it written on your face as you react to the world? Is it displayed...
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New Beginnings
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him. Psalm 40:3 God calls us into new beginnings, sometimes several times in our life. It could be a HUGE new beginning. Marriage, baby, divorce, death, moving, or a new job....
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Smiles of God
But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 147:11 Ever think of how God smiles down at you? How He looks down at you, his beautiful creation, breaking out in a huge grin? I did today. I thought about how God had recently blessed...
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Roots
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 I'm convinced most of our emotional issues stem from fear. Fear of the future. Fear of being alone....
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Milestone!
But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. James 1:25 Today I bring to you very exciting news. Ready? My book has officially sold over 100,000 copies! I know! Incredible!! The Evangelical Christian...
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Zipping Your Lips
Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Philippians 2:14-15 What are God's purposes for you on this earth? To glorify Him, and you cannot do that while complaining. You'll...
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70 times 7
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! Matthew 18:21-22 This is one of the greatest difficulties we face as Christians. Forgiveness. Releasing the offender from you. Freeing them from their offense. Even when they don't...
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So Sneaky
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Let's ponder war strategy for a moment. How do opposing sides attack each other? Quietly. A sneak attack, surprising the enemy. Plans are top secret. Spies infiltrate. When the other side...
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Living From Forgiveness
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13 Are you living from God's forgiveness for you? If you've surrendered your heart to Jesus, He's forgiven you all your sins. Often we don't realize just how sinful we are. And...
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Never Comes to an End
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Spent the past week at the beach. Can I just live there, please? Watching the waves is so peaceful. The sound as waves crash onto the sand. The smell of salty, fresh...
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Goodnight
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 A couple of nights ago, the following tragedy unfolded near San Antonio, Tx. It's my friend's story. Her daughter-in-law's, actually. What...
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Genesis 5
When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. Genesis 5:1 So amazing isn't it? The reality that we are created in the likeness of God. God is so creative. So were Adam and Eve. Imagine them creating their first abode. Their first home. Did they fashion bowls from the earth, hardening...
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