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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    12 Bible Verses About God Never Leaving Us

    November 13, 2024 /

    When life is difficult, it often feels as though God has forgotten and forsaken us.  Today, we’ll turn to God’s Word as we stand on 12 Bible verses about God never leaving us. Cling to these words when you feel alone and forgotten. God sees you. He loves you. He has not taken his eye off you, and he wants to carry you through life’s raging rivers and flaming fires. 12 Bible Verses About God Never Leaving Us Here are 10 hope-filled Bible verses about God never leaving us. Bible Verses About God Never Leaving Us 1. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    Rising Above Adversity (With Bekah Pardoe)

    November 6, 2024 /

    Yesterday, Bekah and I shared an exciting announcement.  Heart to Heart, our new mother-daughter devotional book for teen girls is on sale here!  Today, we’re sharing another devotion from the book.  This one is from Bekah.  Join her as she shares a few insights on rising above adversity. You’ve Got This! (Rising Above Adversity) Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength. Isaiah 40:31 A few years ago, my mom and I decided to end the year with an adventure.  It was New Year’s Eve, and we decided to walk five miles from our house to my grandma and grandpa’s house. We set out an hour before dark,…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    On Sale Now: Our New Mother-Daughter Devotional for Teen Girls!

    November 5, 2024 /

    Today is the day!  Bekah and I are thrilled to share our new mother-daughter devotional for teen girls.  Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls is for sale in paperback and as a Kindle eBook today.  You can even download it for free on the Kindle Unlimited plan right here. Here is what you’ll find inside the book. A Glimpse Inside Our Devotional for Teen Girls As most moms know, connecting with our teen daughters can be complicated.  We want to help our girls work through setbacks, grow in confidence, and connect with God.  Meanwhile, finding the space to have tough conversations isn’t easy. This…

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  • Purposeful Living

    12 Godly Habits That Can Change Your Life

    November 2, 2024 /

    A pewter sky threatens rain, and I stand at the window as the little one calls from the living room.  He wants to know what we’re doing for fun today.  I’ve been deliberately turning to my mental list of godly habits daily, and I decide on a trip to the woods. “Let’s head to the creek,” I declare, and within minutes, we’re strolling down the road. “Better hurry up.  It might rain, Mom,” he urges. “A little rain won’t hurt us,” I tell sweet Aiden.  He makes a comment about melting, and we both laugh. Much to our delight, the rain holds off.  We spend an hour throwing rocks into…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    God Uses Broken Vessels, and He Wants to Use You

    October 30, 2024 /

    Have you ever felt too broken to be used by God?  Bekah and I are sharing another devotion from our mother-daughter devotional book, Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls.  Let’s talk about the ways God uses broken vessels for his glory. This devotion is directed toward teen girls but is true for all of us in our brokenness.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you find hope in your brokenness. God Uses Broken Vessels Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Characteristics of a Cheerful Giver: 4 Ways to Shift Your Attitude

    October 23, 2024 /

    Welcome to another sneak peek into our mother-daughter devotional book, Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls.  Today’s devotion explores shifting from grumpiness to joy as we aim to be cheerful givers.  We’ll also talk about the characteristics of a cheerful giver. This is written for teen girls, but I have a hunch most of us, regardless of age, can relate.  Be sure to read to the bottom of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God for a transformed heart. Characteristics of a Cheerful Giver Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    Comparing Yourself to Others (By Bekah Pardoe)

    October 16, 2024 /

    Today, I’m thrilled to share a few thoughts from our teenage daughter, Bekah.  This post on comparing ourselves to others comes directly from our book, Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls. Bekah’s words speak to most of the women I know and are a powerful reminder for us all. Comparing Yourself to Others But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God does not see as man sees, since man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 By Bekah Pardoe Sometimes, I see images of models online or…

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  • Purposeful Living

    20 Bible Verses About Putting Others First

    October 10, 2024 /

    Most of us know God calls us to put others first, but living this out isn’t simple or easy.  Today, we’ll explore 20 Bible verses about putting others first.  We’ll also explore practical ways to make sure we are putting people ahead of tasks while also maintaining balance. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you put others first. Let’s begin by turning to God’s Word. 20 Bible Verses About Putting Others First Scripture has a great deal to say about putting the needs of others first. Bible Verses About Putting Others First 1. Romans 12:10 ESV Love one another…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    8 Powerful Prayers for Deliverance and Healing

    October 9, 2024 /

    I grew up believing that demons weren’t real—that they were figments of imagination, akin to monsters and the Boogie Man.  The first time I read through the entire Bible, I realized I’d been deceived.  Scripture paints a clear picture of a spiritual realm that is just as real as the temporal world we can see.  When we pray prayers for deliverance and healing, beings in the spiritual world move. Today, we’ll explore eight powerful prayers for deliverance and healing.   First, let’s take a closer look at the description of the spiritual realm in the book of Daniel. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Join the Book Launch Team for Our New Mother-Daughter Devotional Book!

    October 2, 2024 /

    Bekah and I have an exciting announcement today!  In a few weeks, we will release our second mother-daughter devotional book, and we’re currently gathering our launch team of supporters. Our new book is called Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls.  We’d love your support as we send this book into the world. Two years ago, we published a mother-daughter devotional for younger girls called Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith.  We’ve received amazing and positive feedback from moms and daughters who have grown closer together and closer to God through this book.  Now that Bekah is a…

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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!

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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.

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