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A quiet place for weekly devotionals, honest stories, and Scripture-rooted encouragement for trusting God in everyday life.
Setting the Mind
Setting the Mind
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 Where do you set your mind? The things of this world? Things like your bank account, career, and politics? Or the things of the Spirit? Things like love, joy, peace, and... Read more...
How Dare We
How Dare We
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31 How dare we question God. Yet we do. Why? Because we want our own way.... Read more...
Fighting Discouragement
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:11 I fight discouragement. Do you? Same lies in my head. Unanswered prayers. Unchanged people. Who are we to question Almighty God? We are but a breath in all of God's created beings. God's ways are higher than ours. Then mine. Then yours. He is above it all. Even unanswered prayers. Even unchanged people. Even the lies still swirling in... Read more...
When God Warns You
When God Warns You
When they [the wisemen] had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” Matthew 2:13 God has plans and warns us... Read more...
Final Curtain Call
Final Curtain Call
Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14 Ever think about how life is not a rehearsal? Only get one shot at all of it. Every milestone. Every age. Every day. Today, for example,... Read more...
Impossible Assignment
Impossible Assignment
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 You don't understand, Lord. They hurt me. Like really bad. They cut me down, bringing me to my knees. As a result, I cried. Ugly crying. They don't deserve my forgiveness. I need to seek revenge... Read more...
Stunning
Stunning
She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future. Proverbs 31:25 How tall are you standing? How often do you smile at yourself in the mirror? Is your resting face pleasant? Are you resting in the satisfaction God is in control and you don't have to be? Are you walking a little... Read more...
Oceans of God's Love
Oceans of God's Love
How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 Ever tried to comprehend the vastness of God's love for you? Let's try. You and I deserve to be punished for our sin. Why? Because God is holy. Because God is holy, sin cannot enter heaven.... Read more...
Assignment
Assignment
And God has given us His Spirit as proof that we live in Him and He in us. 1 John 4:13 God speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, the Helper Jesus mentioned. What is God asking you to do today? What is God asking you to say today? Who is God asking you to... Read more...
Meant for Us
Meant for Us
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone... Read more...
Your Reflection
Your Reflection
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 How well do you reflect Jesus? Does your face reflect His love? Do your actions replicate His compassion? Do your words reflect His leadership, wisdom,... Read more...
Children of the Heavenly Father
Children of the Heavenly Father
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 I love hymns. Do you? They speak such powerful truth in their short verses. This Swedish hymn is a favorite of our family. I can still hear my grandmother singing it with us. Children... Read more...