Bible Truth for Everyday Life
Bible study tools, devotions, and free resources to help you encounter God in your quiet time and apply Biblical truth to your everyday life.
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15 Springtime Bible Verses for Renewal and Refreshment
I walked barefoot through the snow this morning and filled the bird feeder as if it were summer, a quiet rebellion against the season. Later, after the sun was high, I pulled out my Bible in search of springtime Bible verses, never more eager to embrace a fresh start and a new season. God’s created world reminds us of his care for us. Nature also reminds us that there are cycles in life. We all face seasons of rest, darkness, and solace, as well as lush and vibrant seasons of fruit-bearing and joy. As we prepare for springtime this year, let’s take the time to dwell on these springtime Bible…
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Trusting God in the Process of Stepping Into the Unknown
As I write these words today, I am moving into a new season of learning to trust God—all while watching for doors of opportunity to open wide. Trusting God when life feels secure and predictable is one thing; trusting God in the process of stepping into the unknown is much more complicated. Today, we’ll talk about trusting God in unknown situations. We’ll then explore a list of Bible verses to stand on when our trust falters. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you grow in trust. Trusting God in the Process Our youngest child recently joined his older…
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4 Christmas Eve Prayers for Peace and Joy
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, I invite you to join me as we ask God to fill our lives with joy and peace today and beyond. You might read these Christmas Eve prayers and pray them in quiet solitude. Or you might share them as you gather with loved ones over dinner or gifts. Whatever the case, I pray they lead you closer to the Father’s heart of love today. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God. 4 Christmas Eve Prayers for Peace and Joy 1. Thank God for demonstrating…
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10 Bible Verses for Sleepless Nights
The morning shadows dance with the expectancy of a new day, untouched and full of potential, as a rising sun ascends over the pines. I watch from the window through blurry eyes. Our days have been full, and I’ve been sleeping poorly. Opening my Bible, I decide to make a list of Bible verses for sleepless nights. Bible Verses for Sleepless Nights If sleep is hard to find again tonight, I’ll return to this list and soak in God’s Truth. Sleeplessness can be deeply frustrating. The next time your mind refuses to quiet in the night, turn to these Scriptures to help you find peace. I also invite you to…
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Unlikely Heroes of the Bible: God Uses Imperfect People
I recently met a younger friend for coffee, and we caught up on the past few months. Since I’d last seen her, she’d surrendered her life to Christ, and the transformation was beautiful. She was also having trouble forgiving herself for the decisions she made when she wasn’t walking with Christ. As I reflected on the conversation, I was reminded of the many unlikely heroes of the Bible. These people didn’t appear to be qualified to lead others. But God doesn’t choose those who are wise and strong according to worldly standards. He chooses the weak. He chooses sinful people who know they need a Savior and are willing to…
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8 Prayers for Strength and Patience in Difficult Times
I marvel at the almost-winter moon, a silvery second-light casting soft shadows on the wall. I’m restless tonight, unable to sleep, and I take the advice of a friend, using these quiet hours to seek God. On this night, I mostly pray prayers for strength and patience as we press into the long, winter months to come. Prayers for Strength and Patience At various times in our lives, we all need to pursue God for strength while we push through difficult times. If this resonates with you, here are some prayers for strength and patience. I invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free Advent…
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15 Bible Verses About God’s Mercy in Difficult Times
Autmn loses itself to the darkness one long evening at a time. Now, more than ever, we need the reminder that God’s mercies are new every morning, that he will carry us through the long, dark months ahead. Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about God’s mercy. I encourage you to soak in these words when you feel alone and discouraged. God is merciful when we fail. He pursues us with goodness and mercy all our lives. These are the gifts he carries in his hands, waiting for us to reach out and receive them. Let’s turn to God’s Word as we consider his mercy toward us. I also invite…
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15 Bible Verses About Repentance and Forgiveness
Repentance can best be described as turning away from sin and turning toward God. It is a call to transformation and a new way of living, empowered by God. Today, we’ll examine 15 Bible verses about repentance and God’s forgiveness. We’ll also explore some practical ways to turn away from sinful cycles and turn toward God in obedience. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you embrace a lifestyle of repentance and step into God’s healing freedom. 15 Bible Verses About Repentance Let’s begin by seeing what Scriptures says about repentance and forgiveness. Bible Verses About Repentance and Forgiveness 1.…
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Daily Devotions for Kids: Books by Kids for Kids
Are you looking for Christian daily devotions for kids? Our sons, Caleb and Aiden, are excited to join me in announcing the release of our new book, God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength. Additionally, our mother-daughter devotional books, Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith, and Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls continue to bless multitudes of mothers and daughters. All three books are now for sale in print, eBook form, and as a free Kindle download with the Kindle Unlimited plan today. I invite you to read to the end…
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Devotions for Tweens: Books by Kids for Kids
Several years ago, when our daughter was 11, she approached me with a surprising question. She asked, “Mom, will you write a kids’ devotional book with me?” I said yes. Four years later, I’ve now written three books of devotions for tweens: two books with our daughter and one with our sons. We’re excited to share these books with you here today. Best of all, you can download all three of these books in Kindle form for free with the Kindle Unlimited plan. A free three-month trial will give you plenty of time to read these books. If you’d rather find them in paperback form, they are available to purchase…
