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  • Purposeful Living

    25 Bible Verses About Being Humble and Kind

    August 16, 2017 /

    Imagine how different the world would be if all people aimed to be humble and kind.  We might not be able to change others, but we can take steps to align ourselves with God for change.  Today, we’ll explore 25 Bible verses about being humble and kind. I’ll also share an inspiring story about a man who changed the world through a simple act of kindness. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional to help you grow in humility and kindness. Bible Verses About Being Humble and Kind Let’s start by looking at these Bible verses about being humble and kind. 25 Bible…

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    How to Step Out in Faith When the Next Step Feels Scary

    August 9, 2017 /

    It’s late August, and the ironweed boasts deep purple blossoms among fields of green and gold. We stand at the end of the driveway with anxious hearts.  Today is an opportunity to learn how to step out in faith.  We all feel just a little bit scared. I honestly believed I’d be more nervous than our extroverted five-year-old when the first day of kindergarten came, but it seems she’s the one with the jitters. We review the directions to her classroom for the third time. I remind her to focus on eating her sandwich at lunchtime.  We discuss important topics like hand sanitizer and hydration: the stuff moms worry about.…

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    8 Bible Verses About Courage for Your Insecure Moments

    July 26, 2017 /

    The thick Carolina air presses on my lungs like I’m caught in a stranglehold.  Running along this wooded path, I wonder if I have what it takes to do what God has called me to do.  I try to conjure up some Bible verses about courage, but I come up empty. Lavender thistle blossoms bow and rise in unison, and yet there is no breeze.  They must be praising their Maker. I join them, and the heaviness in my chest seems to lift. Perhaps it wasn’t the Carolina heat strangling me after all. I’ve been wrestling hard this weekend. I’ve wrestled with the realization that I am different than the…

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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

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  • Lessons From the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
  • 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
  • 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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