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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    8 Bible Verses About Being Worthy Enough in God’s Eyes

    August 17, 2022 /

    Our ideas about the way God sees us radically impact our lives.  Today, we’ll explore eight Bible verses about being worthy enough in God’s eyes.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for overcoming doubt and insecurity. First, I invite you to join me at the creek with my child, and we’ll talk about how God sees us. 8 Bible Verses About Being Worthy Enough My little boy and I inch closer to the creek beneath the silver arms of the sycamores.  Expectantly, we walk to the bend where the water pools in shades of ethereal emerald, and he wiggles with excitement. …

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  • Purposeful Living

    God Will Sustain You: Lean Into His Grace

    July 14, 2022 /

    Do you need the reminder that God will sustain you and carry you through whatever you are facing today?  Let’s learn how to lean into his grace and trust that he is working in our lives. God Will Sustain You Not long ago, I wrote myself a letter.  I desperately needed the reminder that God’s grace is sufficient in every season of life.  If you need this reminder today, these words are for both of us: A Gentle Reminder That God Will Sustain You Dear friend, no matter what happens today, remember to breathe. When the to-do list mocks and the work is overwhelming and the noise is deafening, breathe.…

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    8 Bible Verses About Abundant Life in Christ

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    10 Bible Verses About the Beauty of Nature

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    When Trusting God With Your Future Doesn’t Come Easily

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  • Purposeful Living

    How to Know If You Are Walking in the Spirit: 5 Ways

    July 13, 2022 /

    Have you ever wondered how to know if you are walking in the Spirit?  Maybe you want to be used by God and live for his honor, but you wonder if you are making a difference. Today, we’ll talk about how to know you’re walking in the Spirit and explore practical ways to stay in step with the Holy Spirit. First, I’ll offer an everyday example of choosing between walking in the Spirit and walking in the flesh.  Then, we’ll look at five ways to walk in the Spirit. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you stay in step…

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  • Transformation

    12 Bible Verses About Self-Love: And Practical Applications

    June 8, 2022 /

    Followers of Christ are called to put others first, but this doesn’t mean we neglect ourselves.  Today, we’ll explore 12 Bible verses about self-love as we aim to align our perspective with God’s perspective.  Then, we’ll discuss some practical ways to extend kindness to ourselves. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you learn to be loving toward yourself so that you can be more loving toward others. 12 Bible Verses About Self-Love Let’s begin by examining God’s words about loving ourselves. Bible Verses About Self-Love 1. Mark 12:31, ESV “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as…

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  • Transformation

    3 Ways to Fall More Deeply in Love With Jesus

    February 16, 2022 /

    The old sycamore leans over the icy creekbed with shoulders washed white by the weather.  Closing my eyes, I inhale the scent of the forest and pray that I might learn to embrace my moments and fall more deeply in love with Jesus in the process. For the past few years, I’ve been learning to slow down. I’ve been asking God to help me live with less grit and more grace. In the process, God is changing me. I’m also discovering that the secret to living with greater joy and deeper peace is falling more deeply in love with Jesus. What does this look like in my world with winter…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    A Devotional Book That Will Bless You: I Love You, Mom!

    January 28, 2022 /

    First light gives herself away without a hint of reservation, and I drink down the gift like I’m drinking from the fountain of life itself.  We’re in the thick of what already feels like a never-ending winter, and I’m aiming to be intentional about tapping into life-giving resources.  I’m slowing my rhythms to soak in golden beams of morning sunlight, splurging on flavored coffee, and digging into books that are nourishing my soul.  I recently discovered a mother-daughter devotional book that’s touching my heart in surprising ways. I Love You, Mom: Cherished Word Gifts from My Heart to Yours by Blythe Daniel and her mom Helen McIntosh is filled with…

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  • Purposeful Living

    What Does It Mean to Live Life to the Fullest?

    December 1, 2021 /

    What does it mean to live life to the fullest? We live our best lives when we feel purposeful, fulfilled, and joyful.  We’re living to the fullest when everyday problems and stressors don’t get the best of us. We’re living to the fullest when we’ve learned to walk in peace regardless of our circumstances.  We have also learned to be thankful in all circumstances. I invite you to join our family on a chilly winter morning, and we’ll talk about living our lives to the fullest.  Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you live life to the fullest.…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    10 Inspiring Scriptures on the Goodness of God

    November 24, 2021 /

    I sit by the window as God infuses the sky with light, and I begin the day in my usual way.  I open God’s Word.  Today, I’m searching for Scriptures on the goodness of God. 10 Scriptures on the Goodness of God As the lavender glow of dawn washes over me, I soak in the following verses and am filled with peace. When life is challenging, meditating on God’s goodness can change our hearts and lift our heads. I invite you to join me as we soak in these Truths together today.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    10 Prayers for Happiness and Strength

    November 22, 2021 /

    When life is challenging, turning to God in praise can help us rise above our circumstances.  Today, we’ll explore 10 prayers for happiness and strength to fill our hearts when life is challenging. I invite you to join me on an autumn evening as I prayed the following prayers for joy. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God and find hope. 10 Prayers for Happiness and Strength Most of us face times when praising God doesn’t come easily. When these times come, we can always praise God for his character and goodness.  The following prayers…

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  • Purposeful Living

    10 Bible Verses About Dwelling in the Presence of God

    November 17, 2021 /

    What do you want your life to be about?  I asked myself this question the other day as dawn ascended in shades of lilac over the tree line.  Opening my Bible in search of Bible verses about dwelling in the presence of God, I thought about learning to embrace more of life’s moments, cultivating joy, and rising above stress. Bible Verses About Dwelling in the Presence of God As I watched the sunrise, I reflected on the previous day and noticed some unhealthy patterns: my tendency to hurry through certain chores, impatience with my family, and an undercurrent of stress flowing beneath all my moments. There were no epic disasters.…

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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!

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.

Recent Posts

  • The Warrior’s Prayer & 8 Ways to Put on the Armor of God
  • Old Testament Stories With Modern-Day Applications
  • The Old Testament Books in Order (and a New Blog Series)
  • Consequences of Bitterness in the Bible: Finding Freedom
  • Be Still and Know That I Am God: 8 Tips
  • 10 Prayer Points for Alignment With God
  • Is God Calling You to a Balanced Life? (10 Insightful Scriptures on Balance in Life)
  • The Secret No One Tells You in Your Lowest Moment
  • 17 Free Devotional Books to Help You Grow With God
  • A Free 2024 New Year Devotional to Help You Grow With God
  • How to Cling to the Lord When You'd Rather Cling to Control
  • Your Pain Has a Purpose, and This Is Part of It . . .
  • How to Find Freedom From Your Secret Sins
  • How to Stop Worrying and Trust God in Tough Times
  • The Lie You Might Believe if You're in the Refining Fire

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