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  • Overcoming Trials

    Scriptures to Speak Over Your Child: 8 Powerful Verses

    November 23, 2022 /

    Not long ago, one of our children was struggling with a challenging school year.  As I aimed to help him navigate the difficult transition, I felt led to begin speaking biblical declarations over his life.  Today, we’ll look at 8 powerful Scriptures to speak over your child as declarations. These declarations changed the trajectory of our child’s school year.  I pray that they will bless your child as well. I invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God and experience his love. 8 Scriptures to Speak Over Your Child Speaking God’s Word as declarations over our…

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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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  • How to find God's calling on your life and live to serve him
    Purposeful Living

    9 Powerful Prayers for Your Inner Circle

    August 28, 2019 /

    I watch our baby boy sleep on the other side of the room while rain streams down the sliding glass door.  His eyelids flutter as he dreams, and I ask God to lead me as I aim to pray powerful prayers for this little one’s life. And a vital part of every person’s calling is praying for the people who are closest to us. Today, we’ll explore nine powerful prayers for our inner circles.  I’ll also encourage you to find a time of day to devote exclusively to intercessory prayers by guiding you in making a prayer list. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a…

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  • Purposeful Living

    8 Life-Changing Prayers for Your Kids

    August 17, 2018 /

    I recently wrote my kids’ names on the front of my prayer journal as a reminder to pray for them every day.  Much to my frustration, I often stare at their names and draw a blank.  If you’re like me, you want to pray powerful prayers for your kids, but sometimes you get stuck. How to Pray Life-Changing Prayers for Your Kids When I feel stuck, I pull out this list of eight life-changing prayers and pray from it. I originally wrote these Bible-based prayers at the start of a new school year, but now I pray them all year long.  My hope is that these prayers will help you…

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  • Purposeful Living

    7 Powerful Daily Prayers for Your Children

    June 6, 2018 /

    Every morning, I sit in front of my prayer list and ask God to show me how to pray for my kids. When we’re not sure how to pray, God’s Word enables us to stand in agreement with him and lift our children before his throne with confidence.  Today, we’ll explore seven powerful daily prayers for your children or grandchildren.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for three devotional books to read with your kids. Daily Prayers for Your Children Praying these prayers for my kids has centered my focus and blessed my prayer life. God wants to work in the lives of the children you…

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  • Purposeful Living

    8 Prayers for Young Children: Make an Eternal Impact

    September 20, 2017 /

    Author Toni Morrison once asked the question, “When your child walks in the room, does your face light up?” Along with showing our kids we love them, we support them spiritually by praying for them.  Today, we’ll explore eight prayers for young children. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a library of devotional books for kids as well as free devotionals and eBooks to help you grow closer to God. Prayers for Young Children Our prayers impact the spiritual realm.  Praying for our kids can radically change the trajectory of their lives. I invite you to pray these prayers over your kids when they are…

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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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My Books

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.

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