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15 Bible Verses About Children: Cherishing and Correcting Them
Our third child was born on a foggy spring morning, and in that moment, a lifetime of anticipation came to fruition. My husband and I sensed our family was complete, and the family I’d wondered about for decades was established in full. Today, we’ll look at a list of Bible verses about children as we thank God for the children in our lives and align ourselves with his perspective regarding children. I write this post with bittersweet sentiments today. Our children are a blessing, and I am immensely grateful for them. In the same breath, I think of loved ones who long for children of their own, and God has…
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10 Bible Verses for Sleepless Nights
The morning shadows dance with the expectancy of a new day, untouched and full of potential, as a rising sun ascends over the pines. I watch from the window through blurry eyes. Our days have been full, and I’ve been sleeping poorly. Opening my Bible, I decide to make a list of Bible verses for sleepless nights. Bible Verses for Sleepless Nights If sleep is hard to find again tonight, I’ll return to this list and soak in God’s Truth. Sleeplessness can be deeply frustrating. The next time your mind refuses to quiet in the night, turn to these Scriptures to help you find peace. I also invite you to…
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Unlikely Heroes of the Bible: God Uses Imperfect People
I recently met a younger friend for coffee, and we caught up on the past few months. Since I’d last seen her, she’d surrendered her life to Christ, and the transformation was beautiful. She was also having trouble forgiving herself for the decisions she made when she wasn’t walking with Christ. As I reflected on the conversation, I was reminded of the many unlikely heroes of the Bible. These people didn’t appear to be qualified to lead others. But God doesn’t choose those who are wise and strong according to worldly standards. He chooses the weak. He chooses sinful people who know they need a Savior and are willing to…
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A Free Advent Devotional for Less Stress and Deeper Peace
Two years ago, I released an Advent devotional aimed at helping others slow down and experience deeper peace throughout the weeks leading up to Christmas. This year, for a limited time, I’m offering this eBook for free. Below, you’ll find an excerpt from the devotional. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for your free Advent devotional! Still My Soul: A Free Advent Devotional for Deeper Peace I sit with the dawn and let my thoughts gather. The grey morning light washes away the night, and the thin air is embroidered with a crimson cardinal’s song. My mind is scattered, and I feel like I’ve been stretched…
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15 Bible Verses About God’s Mercy in Difficult Times
Autmn loses itself to the darkness one long evening at a time. Now, more than ever, we need the reminder that God’s mercies are new every morning, that he will carry us through the long, dark months ahead. Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about God’s mercy. I encourage you to soak in these words when you feel alone and discouraged. God is merciful when we fail. He pursues us with goodness and mercy all our lives. These are the gifts he carries in his hands, waiting for us to reach out and receive them. Let’s turn to God’s Word as we consider his mercy toward us. I also invite…
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15 Bible Verses for a Struggling Marriage
Even the strongest marriages go through difficult times. When these times come, our marriages need secure anchors to hold us through the storms of life. Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses for a struggling marriage. Bible Verses for a Struggling Marriage I invite you to meditate on these words and apply them to your marriage. God is a God of restoration and healing, and nothing is too hard for him. If you are in an abusive marriage, seek help. Do not continue in the pattern of abuse. There is a time to set boundaries and walk away. If your marriage is simply going through a difficult stretch, ask God to…
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15 Bible Verses About Repentance and Forgiveness
Repentance can best be described as turning away from sin and turning toward God. It is a call to transformation and a new way of living, empowered by God. Today, we’ll examine 15 Bible verses about repentance and God’s forgiveness. We’ll also explore some practical ways to turn away from sinful cycles and turn toward God in obedience. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you embrace a lifestyle of repentance and step into God’s healing freedom. 15 Bible Verses About Repentance Let’s begin by seeing what Scriptures says about repentance and forgiveness. Bible Verses About Repentance and Forgiveness 1.…
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Daily Devotions for Kids: Books by Kids for Kids
Are you looking for Christian daily devotions for kids? Our sons, Caleb and Aiden, are excited to join me in announcing the release of our new book, God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength. Additionally, our mother-daughter devotional books, Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith, and Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls continue to bless multitudes of mothers and daughters. All three books are now for sale in print, eBook form, and as a free Kindle download with the Kindle Unlimited plan today. I invite you to read to the end…
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Devotions for Kids: Books for the Kids You Care About
Are you looking for Christian devotions for kids? Our sons, Caleb and Aiden, are excited to join me in announcing the release of our new book, God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength. Additionally, our mother-daughter devotional book, Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith, continues to bless multitudes of mothers and daughters. Both books are now for sale in print, eBook form, and as a free Kindle download with the Kindle Unlimited plan right here today. You can also find Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls. For the next two weeks,…
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God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength
Do you know a boy who would be blessed by a devotional book to help him find strength from God? Our sons, Caleb and Aiden, are excited to join me in announcing the release of our new book, God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength. This devotional book is for sale in print, eBook form, and as a free Kindle download with the Kindle Unlimited plan today. I invite you to read to the end of today’s post to find God’s Warrior as well as our two mother-daughter devotional books. For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing devotions from the book as we…
