Purposeful Living
Creative ideas for enjoying your family in all seasons of the year, including spending time in nature, creative ways to celebrate holidays, and ways to teach your children the art of hospitality.
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8 Bible Verses About Joy and an Invitation to Encounter God
A fresh blanket of snow found us in the early hours before dawn today. I walked to the window and got lost in the purity of the wild world, and in the process, a spark was ignited in my soul. It felt like a fresh outpouring of joy—joy I’ve been craving for far too long. I pulled out my Bible in search of inspiring Bible verses about joy and started soaking in the words. Many of us look to the long winter season ahead, and we could use a fresh outpouring of joy. Let’s turn to God’s Word and soak in these truths about the joy of the Lord today. …
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8 Bible Verses About Finding Rest in God
I walked in the winter forest last night. On the cusp of twilight, a million snowflakes clung to the outstretched arms of the maples. Stopping to sit among them, I pulled out my Bible in search of Bible verses about finding rest in God. With cares so heavy I hesitated to name them, I soaked in God’s words, praying for his strong arms to reach down and lift my burdens. Instead, the hushed silence washed over me. Refreshed me. And when I turned to leave the forest, I felt it. The burdens were lighter. Bible Verses About Finding Rest in God Perhaps you need God to lift your burdens too. …
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15 Powerful Bible Verses About Purpose in Life
Winter fog huddles over the earth like a guest arriving late to a party that has long since drawn to a close. I’ve been feeling scattered and distracted by the needs surrounding me lately, and I open my Bible in search of Bible verses about purpose. Perhaps you want to know what the Bible says about purpose, too. I invite you to soak in the words below. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you embrace God’s purpose. 15 Bible Verses About Purpose Whether you’re searching for God’s purpose for your life or merely need fresh inspiration today, let…
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7 Bible Verses About God’s Plan and Timing
Have you been searching for God’s plans for your life? I’m Stacey, and my 12-year-old daughter, Bekah, and I are excited to share our hearts with readers of all ages as we aim to walk in God’s will. Thanks for connecting with us as we explore seven Bible verses about God’s plan and timing. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you trust God’s timing. 7 Bible Verses About God’s Plan and Timing He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. 2 Samuel 22:20 Stacey’s Thoughts on God’s Plans for Your Life:…
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Less Stress and More Peace: A Secret to Help You!
We have a special gift for you. Every Friday in December, 12-year-old Bekah and I will be sharing a devotion with you. These Friday posts are adapted from our mother-daughter devotional book, Girl to Girl. We wrote the book with a vision for moms and daughters to read each devotion together, but we invite you to join us even if you aren’t a mother or daughter! We hope to help you have less stress and more peace with today’s post! Let’s get to it! How to Have Less Stress and More Peace And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord…
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15 Bible Verses for Mothers and Daughters
Are you a mother or daughter in search of wisdom and guidance in your mother-daughter relationship? Today, I invite you to join me as we open God’s Word in search of encouraging Bible verses for mothers and daughters of all ages. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for mothers and daughters of all ages. Bible Verses for Mothers and Daughters Our first child was born on a dark Tuesday night. Throughout the pregnancy, I earnestly believed I was pregnant with a boy. We waited to discover the gender of the mysterious person growing within me at birth. Much to my surprise…
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Christmas Gifts for Christian Moms: 5 Life-Changing Books
More than anything, Christian moms want to raise children who love and follow Jesus. For this reason, the most heartfelt Christmas gifts for Christian moms are resources to help them fulfill this vision. Below, you’ll find five books. The first three books are unlike any other books on the market. These are books for Christian moms to read with their kids and help them grow in their faith. These books are unique because they are all coauthored by a Christian mom and her three young children! Life-Changing Christmas Gifts for Christian Moms As the parent of two sons and a daughter, I have a heart for helping parents develop deeper…
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My Favorite Prayer Guide of 2022: Hidden Manna on a Country Road
Cinnamon-colored sycamore leaves fall slowly, surrendering to the earth. I hold one in my hand, and it covers my flesh like a glove. For an instant, my mind drifts away from the problems of work and home. Peace cloaks me, and I think about the book that’s been serving as my prayer guide this autumn. In her new book Hidden Manna on a Country Road: Seeing God’s Daily Provision All Around Us, Sarah Geringer writes: “When I feel the overwhelm of a bigger-than-me situation, I know it’s time to hit the gravel road and pray it out, surrendering it so I can experience God’s peace. I also know that whether…
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Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit: 9 Ways to Love Well
Not long ago, after studying the fruit of the Spirit, I decided I was done yelling at my kids. Ten minutes after making the decision, someone dumped a whole box of cereal on the kitchen floor in an attempt to pick out the marshmallows. Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit suddenly felt far from my reality. If you can relate—if you want to bear more fruit in your life but tend to fall short—you’re in the right place. Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit Today, we’ll talk about how to lean into God and bear more fruit in our lives. First, let’s look at what God’s Word says about cultivating…
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A Mother-Daughter Devotional for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith!
Today is the day, friends! Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith, our new mother-daughter devotional book, is on sale in paperback right here! In case you haven’t been hanging around these parts lately, our 12-year-old daughter Bekah and I wrote a mother-daughter devotional book together, and we would love your support! Each devotion includes Scripture, commentaries from both of us, conversation starters, and even a journaling section. We had a blast writing it, and we are so excited to share it with the world. Get it now in time for Christmas! It makes a great gift for the mothers and daughters you care…
