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An Advent Devotional for Less Stress and Deeper Peace
After years of writing, I finally decided to release an online Advent devotional this year! I pray these readings help you slow down, cultivate wonder, and connect with the Lord. I’m releasing it a few weeks before Advent begins so that you can have it on hand and start reading in December. Here’s a glimpse into this new online devotional. I pray it blesses you deeply. Still My Soul: An Advent Devotional for Deeper Peace I sit with the dawn and let my thoughts gather. The grey morning light lifts her sleepy head, and the thin air is embroidered with a crimson cardinal’s song. My mind is scattered, and I…
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15 Bible Verses to Memorize: And 3 Tips to Help You
Our thoughts determine our actions, and our actions determine the direction of our lives. When we hide God’s Word in our hearts, his wisdom becomes a part of us. Today, we’ll look at 15 powerful Bible verses to memorize as we aim to align ourselves with God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God in deeper ways. 15 Bible Verses to Memorize After we explore these Scriptures, we’ll explore practical ways to memorize Scripture more consistently. Let’s start with the Word. Bible Verses to Memorize 1. John 14:6, ESV Jesus said to him, “I am the…
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How to Have Quiet Time With God: 15 Tips
I try to begin my days spending some quiet moments with God. Many days, my mind refuses to quiet, and I have a hard time focusing. On those days, I come back to the insights I’m sharing today. Today, we’ll talk about how to have quiet time with God. First, let’s consider the importance of quiet time with God. More than anything else, God wants a relationship with each of his children. Just as we grow closer to others in our human relationships, we grow closer to God by spending set-apart time with him. When we connect with God in our quiet moments, we grow stronger. God gives us the…
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15 Minute Family Devotions: Resources and Tips
The pewter light of dawn spills through the curtain, and I gather our three children in the living room for morning devotions. I have great ambitions to help these little ones grow in their faith. Sadly, our devotional time often feels like a failure. Today, we’ll talk about some practical ways to do 15 minute family devotions. Like me, you might want to help your children grow spiritually and engage in meaningful family devotions. However, teaching our little ones to walk with God can be challenging. Most mornings, I have to break up at least two arguments about who is going to sit in the recliner. The youngest two children…
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Spiritual Renewal: 14 Fresh Ways to Connect With God
A rumble of thunder pulled us from sleep, and we spent the morning in stillness while God washed the world with warm, summer rain. The thin pages of his Word rustled in the breeze while the rain crackled like fire licking up dry grass. Something about a slow morning felt like an invitation to encounter God for spiritual renewal. Spiritual renewal is the process of revitalizing our inner selves, allowing God to transform our minds so that our desires align with his desires. It includes a fresh awakening to the work of God in our lives as we become more aware of what he is doing around us. Perhaps you…
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How to Be Still Before God When Your Mind Is Racing
After a few dry days, the rain returned this morning. Torrents fell in silver swaths that drowned out the melody of birdsong and swept us into the synchronous song of the sky. I sat by the window and let the crackling hush of falling water wash over me as I resisted the urge to begin the work of the day. It felt like an invitation to learn how to be still before God all over again. Being still before God has never come easily for me. I find a quiet place to sit, and within three minutes, I’m writing my grocery list or planning dinner. Perhaps you know how it…
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Pursuing God: 15 Ways to Stir Your Longing for Jesus
Last summer, I decided to write our eleven-year-old daughter Bekah a note for each day she would be away at summer camp. After writing a note for each day of the week and tucking them into her backpack, I thought about how excited sweet Bekah would be to read them. I had no idea that the experience was about to become a heartwarming lesson about pursuing God. The day she left for camp, I spotted a stack of envelopes labeled with the days of the week on top of the bookshelf in our hallway. Had she removed my notes from her bag? Looking closer, I realized that I couldn’t have…
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15 Free Online Bible Studies and Devotionals
Are you looking for a free online Bible study, devotional, or Christian book? You are in the right place! My vision is to provide tools to help you encounter God in your everyday life. For this reason, I have written a collection of free online Bible studies and devotionals to help you draw closer to the Lord. Below, you will find 15 free eBooks to help you connect with God in your daily devotional time, bolster your prayer life, and provide healing in difficult seasons. I pray these words bless you and lead you straight into the arms of our Father! Simply click on any of the links below to…
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A Devotional for the New Year to Help You Start Strong
The start of a new year is a new beginning. Perhaps you want to start this new year by establishing a routine of meeting with God. Today, I’m excited to share a free devotional for the New Year to help you start this routine. Mornings With Jesus will help you connect with Jesus every morning for the next 31 days! A Devotional for the New Year I spent years reading my Bible and practicing a morning devotional routine without regularly encountering God in the process. My devotional time felt more like homework than a replenishing encounter with a loved one. Can you relate? Friend, God wants to meet with you,…
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15 Bible Verses for Mothers and Daughters
Are you a mother or daughter in search of wisdom and guidance in your mother-daughter relationship? Today, I invite you to join me as we open God’s Word and explore 15 encouraging Bible verses for mothers and daughters. Whether you are the mother of a young daughter or an adult daughter seeking a closer relationship with your mom, I pray these Scriptures encourage you and guide you. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for mothers and daughters of all ages. Bible Verses for Mothers and Daughters Our first child was born on a dark Tuesday night. Throughout the pregnancy, I earnestly…
