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  • Overcoming Trials

    15 Bible Verses About Surrendering to God

    July 23, 2025 /

    Robins chatter on the lawn, delighted after an early morning deluge chased the earthworms from their sleepy hideaways beneath the earth.  As I watch them from my chair beside the window, I pull out my Bible in search of Bible verses about surrendering to God. I’ve been clinging to control lately, I need God to help me release my clenched fists and trust him. Today, I’m sharing 15 Bible verses about surrendering to God.  May these Scriptures help us all release our grip and trust God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that will help you establish a rhythm of connecting…

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  • Transformation

    God’s Timing for Your Healing: 15 Bible Verses About Restoration

    July 16, 2025 /

    The hills tell a story as their ruffled crests flog in the summer wind.  I remember when these hills were blanketed with sparse glimpses of crusty snow, interrupted by tufts of beige grass and patches of mud.  Today, the lush summer meadow seems to speak of the power of restoration.  Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about restoration as we seek God’s healing. I invite you to join me as I stroll down the country road and seek God for restoration.  Then, we’ll turn to God’s Word. God’s Timing for Your Healing: 15 Bible Verses About Restoration As I walk down the road, I’m reminded of Ecclesiastes 3:11. God makes…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    14 Bible Verses About Feeling Lost and Alone

    April 2, 2025 /

    Most of us face times when we feel alone.  During these times, we can turn to God’s Word for consolation.  Today, we’ll explore a list of Bible verses about feeling lost and alone. After we anchor ourselves to God’s Truth, we’ll look at the gifts we find in life’s difficult times. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s comfort and presence. Bible Verses About Feeling Lost and Alone Let’s begin by turning to God’s Word. 14 Bible Verses About Feeling Lost and Alone 1. Psalm 147:3 ESV He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. When…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    15 Powerful Bible Verses About Hope in Suffering

    February 24, 2025 /

    Pale winter sunlight slips through the curtain, and splashes of cobalt rupture heaven’s veil.  Winter feels long in these parts.  Hard circumstances are unfolding in the world around us, and I open crinkled pages in search of a few Bible verses about hope in suffering. Regardless of its form, God invites us to draw near to him in times of suffering and heartache. Today, we’ll look at 15 Bible verses for hope in suffering.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s devotion for a free devotional eBook for hope in suffering. Powerful Bible Verses About Hope in Suffering Perhaps these words hold the secret to navigating suffering: If…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    8 Restoration Prayers With Scriptures

    January 15, 2025 /

    A full moon lifts her pale face above the horizon as I amble along the snowy path. Blinded by the brilliance, I breathe deeply and pray for God’s restoration washes over me.  Perhaps you need this today as well.  I invite you to join me as we explore eight restoration prayers with Scriptures to lift our heads. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to encourage you and restore you. Restoration Prayers With Scriptures Here are God’s words about restoration, followed by eight powerful prayers. 8 Restoration Prayers With Scriptures 1. 1 Peter 5:10 (ESV) And after you have suffered a…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    Why Does God Test Us? (3 Reasons)

    November 20, 2024 /

    Do you have a sense that God has been testing you?  God does not tempt us, but he does put us through tests to help us grow and build our character.  Maybe you’ve been asking the question, “Why does God test us?”  We’ll look at three reasons for God’s tests today. The following words are taken directly from our new mother-daughter devotional book, Heart to Heart.  Find this book here today!  Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God and experience his presence. Why Does God Test Us? “God left him alone only to test…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    12 Bible Verses About God Never Leaving Us

    November 13, 2024 /

    When life is difficult, it often feels as though God has forgotten and forsaken us.  Today, we’ll turn to God’s Word as we stand on 12 Bible verses about God never leaving us. Cling to these words when you feel alone and forgotten. God sees you. He loves you. He has not taken his eye off you, and he wants to carry you through life’s raging rivers and flaming fires. 12 Bible Verses About God Never Leaving Us Here are 10 hope-filled Bible verses about God never leaving us. Bible Verses About God Never Leaving Us 1. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    God Uses Broken Vessels, and He Wants to Use You

    October 30, 2024 /

    Have you ever felt too broken to be used by God?  Bekah and I are sharing another devotion from our mother-daughter devotional book, Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls.  Let’s talk about the ways God uses broken vessels for his glory. This devotion is directed toward teen girls but is true for all of us in our brokenness.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you find hope in your brokenness. God Uses Broken Vessels Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    Lead Me to the Rock That Is Higher Than I

    August 7, 2024 /

    “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint.  Lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:1-2, ESV). Lead Me to the Rock That is Higher Than I We sit in the yard as the songbirds swoop beneath the pale blue canopy overhead. It’s hard to believe August has come.  The sun is setting earlier, and the nights will soon grow cooler.  These shorter days speak of what’s to come, and I’m not sure I’m ready. Long summer days spent sitting in the backyard and swimming in the creek will draw to a close. …

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  • Transformation

    Lean Into Grace and Experience God’s Healing and Freedom

    January 2, 2024 /

    What do you do when your life lacks the healing, freedom, and joy you long for—when you feel stuck and don’t know where to turn?  In these moments, God invites us to lean into grace as he works in our lives to accomplish what we cannot do in our human strength. I have exciting news to share with you today! After years of hard work, intensive editing, and much prayer, I’d like to introduce you to my new book, Lean Into Grace: Let God’s Grace Heal Your Heart, Refresh Your Soul, and Set You Free. Here’s a quick description of what you’ll find within the pages of this raw and…

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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!

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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!

God is pursuing you with tenderness

Lean Into Grace

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!

Check out this link to view and download more than a dozen free eBooks and online devotionals.

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