Stacey Pardoe

Encountering God in the Ordinary

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    10 Bible Verses About Waiting Patiently for God’s Perfect Timing

    March 1, 2018 /

    It’s a cloudy Monday morning when I open my Bible in search of Bible verses about waiting patiently for God’s perfect timing. Beside me, the amaryllis has burst into full bloom.  It bows low under the weight of its heavy blossom.  After all of this waiting for it to bloom, I wonder if the blossom might crush it. I watch the amaryllis become its fullest self, and I wonder about my own growth. Perhaps this recent season of waiting on God has been more purposeful than I’ve imagined.  Maybe God knows that if I bloom before I’m ready, the weight of it will crush me. Nevertheless, I’m tired of waiting.…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    10 Bible Verses About Unanswered Prayers

    February 14, 2018 /

    God’s ways are different than our ways.  His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.  Yet it’s not easy to trust him when our prayers seem to go unanswered.  The best place to turn when God doesn’t seem to hear our prayers is his Word.  Today, we’ll dig into a list of Bible verses about unanswered prayers. These Scriptures remind us that God hears the prayers of his children.  His ways are simply different than our ways. At times, he doesn’t answer our prayers according to our expectations because he is protecting us, preparing us, or has something better in mind. Bible Verses About Unanswered Prayers Let’s take a close look…

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    10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated

    February 7, 2018 /

    We all feel frustrated by our circumstances at times.  One of the best ways to respond is to pray God’s Word as we process our frustrations.  Today, we’ll explore 10 Scriptures to pray when you are frustrated. I’ll also share a personal story about feeling frustrated with God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you turn to God in life’s difficult seasons. 10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated Let’s see what God’s Word says about frustration as we bring our frustrations to God. 10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated 1. Matthew 11:28 ESV Come to…

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    20 Bible Verses About Uncertainty in Life

    November 1, 2017 /

    Our daughter, Bekah, was born on a clear November evening.  As we celebrate her birthday this month, I reflect on her life.  I also remember the long months leading up to her birth, months that taught me what it means to navigate detours in life.  Today, we’ll explore 20 Bible verses about uncertainty and trusting God’s plan when life seems to take a detour. First, I share the story of the detour that seemed to derail my life before Bekah’s birth.  Then, we’ll look at 20 Bible verses about uncertainty Bible Verses About Uncertainty Before experiencing my first pregnancy, I planned to continue teaching high school students in my Life…

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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.

Recent Posts

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  • The Spiritual Meaning of Jericho: 8 Lessons in Spiritual Warfare
  • Hungry for God: 10 Ways to Increase Your Spiritual Longing
  • How to Surrender to God: 8 Ways
  • 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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