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  • free 2026 New Year Devotional
    Transformation

    A Free 2026 New Year Devotional for Renewal in God’s Presence

    December 26, 2025 /

    Do you want to start 2026 by renewing your commitment to spend time with God?  God is pursuing you, and you can respond to his pursuit using this free 2026 New Year devotional:  Mornings With Jesus will help you connect with Jesus for renewal every morning for the next 31 days. One of the best ways to renew our commitment to God is to begin our days in his presence. Mornings With Jesus shares a daily Scripture reading, reflection, and an invitation to quiet yourself and encounter the Living God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a full library of free devotionals to help you connect…

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    When Silence and Solitude Don’t Come Easily

    October 21, 2020

    8 Bible Verses About Self-Worth: See Yourself as God Sees You

    May 3, 2023

    12 Empowering Scriptures on Insecurity

    August 31, 2022
  • Purposeful Living

    15 Bible Verses for Athletes Who Want to Glorify God

    December 21, 2025 /

    God calls us to give our best effort in everything we do, and sports can teach us about character and hard work.  Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses for athletes who want to glorify God. As a life-long athlete, I have memorized many of these verses and spoken them over my athletic endeavors.  Now that I am also a coach, I believe these truths can help other athletes by teaching them important lessons about life. If you are an athlete, I encourage you to read these Scriptures often and commit them to memory.  God wants you to glorify him in all you do, and this includes giving your best effort…

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    10 Bible Verses About Dwelling in the Presence of God

    November 17, 2021

    Transform Your Life With These 5 Prayers for the New Year

    December 27, 2023

    Finding God in Suffering: 5 Affirmations to Carry You

    September 12, 2019
  • Purposeful Living

    Praying the Beatitudes: 8 Prayers for Alignment

    December 19, 2025 /

    A mantle of unblemished white greets us at daybreak.  I look to the day ahead and feel expectant, yesterday’s regrets cleansed like the sleeping earth outside the window.  Opening my Bible to Matthew’s Gospel, I start the day by praying the Beatitudes. As I speak God’s words back to him, something within me shifts as if I’m moving into alignment with him. I’m pulled out of my ruminating thoughts, and my perspective is renewed. I invite you to pray the Beatitudes with me today.  Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s presence as you seek alignment…

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    5 Back-to-School Prayers for Students Who Don’t Love School

    August 14, 2024

    15 Bible Verses About Unconditional Love

    August 16, 2023
    How to find God's calling on your life and live to serve him

    9 Powerful Prayers for Your Inner Circle

    August 28, 2019
  • Purposeful Living

    15 Bible Verses About Children: Cherishing and Correcting Them

    December 17, 2025 /

    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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    7 Bible Verses About Your Calling in Life

    March 24, 2021

    Christian Devotions for Kids: Blogs, Books, and More!

    December 16, 2020

    How to Keep Your Joy in the Lord: 7 Ways

    June 26, 2024
  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    10 Bible Verses for Sleepless Nights

    December 17, 2025 /

    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. Be sure to read to…

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    10 Life-Giving Bible Verses About Light and Truth

    December 4, 2024

    Trusting God When Life Is Tough: 12 Scriptures on Overcoming Obstacles

    July 6, 2026

    10 Refreshing Bible Verses to Replenish Your Heart and Mind

    August 27, 2025
  • Unlikely Heroes of the Bible
    Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    Unlikely Heroes of the Bible: God Uses Imperfect People

    December 5, 2025 /

    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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    17 Bible Verses About God’s Plan: Hope for Unexpected Seasons

    March 23, 2026

    12 Thanksgiving Prayer Points With Scriptures to Guide You

    March 27, 2024

    Living in Expectation: 20 Bible Verses About Jesus Coming Back

    July 29, 2026
  • Free Advent Devotional
    Purposeful Living

    A Free Advent Devotional for Less Stress and Deeper Peace

    November 26, 2025 /

    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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    Prayers for the Nation: 10 Biblical Prayer Points

    January 23, 2026

    Live Yielded to God for Sweetness of Spirit

    March 16, 2020

    8 Bible Verses for Overcoming Anxiety With God’s Help

    May 12, 2021
  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    15 Bible Verses About God’s Mercy in Difficult Times

    November 21, 2025 /

    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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    What Is God’s Will for My Life? (10 Absolutes)

    October 20, 2021

    7 Modern-Day Lessons From the Tower of Babel

    April 3, 2026

    Judah and Joseph: Lessons From an Imperfect Family

    May 22, 2026
  • Overcoming Trials

    15 Bible Verses for a Struggling Marriage

    November 16, 2025 /

    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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    10 Spiritual Warfare Prayers for Such a Time as This

    September 12, 2025

    10 Anchoring Bible Verses for Uncertainty in Life

    February 27, 2019

    What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Empty: 5 Steps

    January 21, 2017
  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    15 Bible Verses About Repentance and Forgiveness

    November 10, 2025 /

    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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    Hold Your Peace: Finding Rest on Life’s Battlefield

    September 18, 2019

    Mama, Let Go of Your Desire to Control

    November 12, 2021

    Joshua and Caleb: When the Giants Look Bigger Than God

    July 31, 2026
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I'm Stacey, and I spend my days exploring wild places with my three kids and writing words in the quiet moments. I've been everything from a high school teacher to a solo backpacker. I've done plenty of running from God, but he has pursued me. He's pursuing you too. This page will help you respond to his pursuit.

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A mother-daughter devotional book to help moms and daughters connect with each other and grow closer to God! Written with my daughter, Bekah!

Calling all boys!

A boys' devotional book to help boys ages 5-12 grow in courage and strength! Written with our two young sons, Caleb and Aiden!

Calling all teen girls and moms!

This mother-daughter devotional was also coauthored with my teen daughter, Bekah. We help moms and teen daughters discuss challenging topics, including peer pressure, doubting God, dating, sex, and more! We'll help you break the ice today!

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God wants to work in your life to accomplish what you've been unable to achieve through willpower alone. Let Lean Into Grace lead you into God's love as he heals, refreshes, and guides you.

I also offer more than a dozen free eBooks and online devotionals!

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  • How to Cling to the Lord When You'd Rather Cling to Control
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  • How to Find Freedom From Your Secret Sins
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