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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A Unique Mother’s Day Gift for Moms With Daughters
Mother’s Day is coming soon. Perhaps there’s a mother in your life who is hard to buy for. If so, I invite you to check out this unique Mother’s Day gift for moms with daughters. A Unique Mother’s Day Gift for Moms With Daughters Two years ago, our then-11-year-old daughter, Bekah, saw a mother-daughter devotional written by an older mother-daughter pair sitting on our kitchen table. “We should write a mother-daughter devotional!” she declared. “That sounds great, babe. Brainstorm some ideas, and we’ll get started,” I suggested. I suspected Bekah would write a few devotions and lose interest. Our Mother-Daughter Tween and Teen Girl Devotional Book Much to my surprise,…
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7 Bible Verses About Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
Another grey sky greeted us this morning. I went to the window and watched the raindrops cling to the spruce needles like tiny, translucent pearls. I was almost tempted to grumble about the rain until I looked at the rolling fields beyond the yard. Dressed in their springtime garments of young green life, the fields seemed to sing a hopeful song beneath the dripping sky. Immediately, I saw the rainy day through a different lens. Instead of complaining, I gave thanks for the promise of springtime, warmer days, and wildflowers. I was lost in my reverie when, suddenly, our 9-year-old growled loudly from his bed and awoke his little brother.…
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Who I Am in Christ: Discovering the Part of You That Can Never Change
For the past two weeks, I’ve been offering glimpses into my new book, Lean Into Grace. Today will be our last excerpt from the book. This reading shares the story of one of the most challenging stretches of my life and describes the way God used difficult circumstances to teach me who I am in Christ. Let’s head into the book together. Who I Am in Christ My journey to more deeply understand who I am in Christ began shortly after my 29th birthday when my husband and I discovered that we were expecting our first child. We were thrilled. We’d been dreaming of becoming parents for four years, and…
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Lean Into Grace Is on Sale Now (Plus Reflections on Trusting God in All Circumstances)
Today is the day! My new book, Lean Into Grace, is now on sale! Find it right here! To celebrate, I have a special gift for you: a glimpse inside the book. The following excerpt is adapted from one of my favorite illustrations in the book and includes reflections on trusting God in all circumstances. Thank you so much for supporting the release of this new book. My prayer is that it will lead multitudes of people to life-changing encounters with the Living God. Trusting God in All Circumstances Every summer, I take our daughter Bekah on an overnight camping trip in Pennsylvania’s forested hills. We shove our sleeping bags,…
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Immanuel: God With Us Changes Everything
The clock reads half-past two, and the moon hangs high in the inky black of a December night. I’m lost in deep sleep, and I have no idea that I’m about to have a life-changing encounter with Immanuel—God with Us. At first, I’m not sure what stirred me from sleep. It takes just a moment before the source of my awakening is clear. “Mom! I’m sick!” a little boy’s voice calls from across the hallway. Rushing to his side, I soon realize that this will not be a restful night. Immanuel: God With Us Ten minutes later, a huge load of bedding is sloshing in the washing machine, the little…
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The Light of the World: 7 Truths to Shine Light into Our Hearts
“Who wants to go on an adventure?” I ask the kids as we drive through farm country on a frigid Saturday afternoon. As the darkness of impending winter presses tighter, we could all use the reminder that the Light of the world has come. Two hours later, we bundle in mittens, heavy winter coats, stocking caps, and heavy boots. Perspiration beads on my forehead as I slide the final mitten over the little one’s fingers. Managing to pile out the door on the cusp of darkness, we climb into the truck and head for the Christmas light show at the local animal safari park. The questions pour from the backseat…
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A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 60 Devotions for Teen Girls
Do you want to help your pre-teen or teen daughter connect with God while growing closer together? Last year, my pre-teen daughter Bekah and I coauthored a mother-daughter devotional together called Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith. This powerful book is packed with 60 devotions for pre-teen and teen girls and moms to read together. Devotions for Teen Girls Bekah and I are here to share a devotion with you today. Today’s devotion is written in the same style as the book. If you enjoy it, consider grabbing a copy of Girl to Girl for the special mothers and pre-teen or teen (or…
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14 Free Devotionals for Women Who Want to Grow With God
Would you like to connect with God in deeper ways and experience his presence like never before? I hope to help you encounter God in ways that transform your life forever. For this reason, I have written a collection of free devotionals for women. I pray these devotionals bless you deeply and lead you closer to God’s heart of love for you. Free Devotionals for Women Below, you will find a collection of free resources to help you connect with God in your daily devotional time, bolster your prayer life, and provide healing in difficult seasons. I pray these words bless you and lead you straight into the arms of…
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What Is God Doing in My Life? 4 Truths About Trials
This morning, I was startled to find the wood line painted grey. Nevertheless, the bleak scene matched the state of my soul. I sat by the window and wondered, What is God doing in my life? Above the hardwoods, a lavender cloud arched its back into the shape of a question mark. Perhaps the heavens were questioning God’s purposes as well. Later in the day, I took a walk beneath the naked arms of the maples, oaks, and sycamores. I let my mind trace the footprints of a handful of recent disappointments—disappointments that felt far heavier than a dismal shift of seasons. I counted the losses, stared down some shattered…
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How to Memorize Scripture More Consistently: 3 Tips to Help You
Do you want to be more consistent about spending time with God or learn how to memorize Scripture? I pray that this glimpse into our family’s rhythms will inspire and equip you to memorize God’s Word in a way that works for you. Welcome to our living room. How to Memorize Scripture: 3 Tips to Help You Morning comes softly this time of year. Today, it came with ash-colored cumulus clouds spilling over the horizon like breakers rolling onto a sandy shoreline. The treeline was flecked with yellows and oranges where the maples had surrendered to the season. After a few minutes by the window, I gathered the kids in…
