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  • Purposeful Living

    God Will Sustain You: Lean Into His Grace

    July 14, 2022 /

    Do you need the reminder that God will sustain you and carry you through whatever you are facing today?  Let’s learn how to lean into his grace and trust that he is working in our lives. God Will Sustain You Not long ago, I wrote myself a letter.  I desperately needed the reminder that God’s grace is sufficient in every season of life.  If you need this reminder today, these words are for both of us: A Gentle Reminder That God Will Sustain You Dear friend, no matter what happens today, remember to breathe. When the to-do list mocks and the work is overwhelming and the noise is deafening, breathe.…

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    Prayer Points for Today: Start Your Day With God

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    How to be Hospitable With Less Stress: 10 Easy Ways

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    15 Bible Verses About Children: Cherishing and Correcting Them

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  • Purposeful Living

    How to Know If You Are Walking in the Spirit: 5 Ways

    July 13, 2022 /

    Have you ever wondered how to know if you are walking in the Spirit?  Maybe you want to be used by God and live for his honor, but you wonder if you are making a difference. Today, we’ll talk about how to know you’re walking in the Spirit and explore practical ways to stay in step with the Holy Spirit. First, I’ll offer an everyday example of choosing between walking in the Spirit and walking in the flesh.  Then, we’ll look at five ways to walk in the Spirit. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you stay in step…

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    Bible Verses on Safety and Protection in God’s Presence

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    How to See God’s Glory in Your Everyday 

    February 21, 2022

    15 Bible Verses About Celebrating Life

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  • Overcoming Trials

    Psalm 23 Prayer Points With Scriptures

    July 6, 2022 /

    We all face times when we need the assurance that God is with us in the valley of the shadow of death.  We need his assurance, comfort, and guidance.  Today, we’ll explore six Psalm 23 prayer points with Scriptures to guide our prayers. Then, I’ll invite you to apply these prayers to your difficult situations. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you find comfort in the Lord. Let’s begin with our Psalm 23 prayer points. Psalm 23 Prayer Points With Scriptures Psalm 23 is an excellent model for prayer when life is difficult.  Let’s use God’s Word to guide…

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    11 Bible Verses About Feeling Empty Inside

    December 22, 2021

    How to Lean on God for Strength When You’re Ready to Give up

    September 16, 2020

    Scriptures to Speak Over Your Child: 8 Powerful Verses

    November 23, 2022
  • Overcoming Trials

    A Powerful Prayer for Healing: Press Into God’s Power

    June 29, 2022 /

    Praying the words of others can be a powerful way to pray because we can soak in the words we are praying rather than trying to think of what to say.  Others’ prayers can guide us and lift our heads when our emotions are shaken.  Today, we’ll discover a powerful prayer for healing by an Italian priest named St. Padre Pio. Then, we’ll pray seven additional prayers for healing. I invite you to join me as I recently sat by the window at dawn and prayed this prayer.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God.…

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    8 Comforting Bible Verses for Trials and Tribulations

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    8 Hope-Filled Bible Verses About the Storms of Life

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    6 Encouraging Prayers for Hopeless Situations

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  • Overcoming Trials

    12 Bible Verses About Weakness and Strength

    June 22, 2022 /

    Most of us have been taught to hide our weaknesses.  Meanwhile, our weaknesses are the precise areas where God wants to reveal his strength.  Today, we’ll explore 12 Bible verses about weakness and strength.  Then, we’ll have an honest conversation about how to turn to God in our weak moments. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional book to help you turn to God in moments of weakness. 12 Bible 1Verses About Weakness and Strength Let’s begin by turning to God’s Word. Bible Verses About Weakness and Strength 1. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for…

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    7 Bible Verses for Frustration: Reclaiming God’s Peace

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    Satisfaction in Jesus: A Question to Ask Yourself

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    God Loves You Even When You Don’t Feel Worthy

    June 15, 2022 /

    A few years ago, an epic parenting failure left me feeling like the worst mom in the world.  I imagine you’ve had a few of your own failures—moments when it was hard to believe that God loves you in the middle of your messiest moments.  I’ll share my story, and we’ll talk about God’s love.  Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s presence and love. The evening of my failure, the sun was sinking low. It was time to clean up the house and relax for a few minutes before going to bed.  I’d put away…

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    Devotions for tweens

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    Struggling to Draw Near to God? This Is for You…

    August 7, 2019
  • Transformation

    12 Bible Verses About Self-Love: And Practical Applications

    June 8, 2022 /

    Followers of Christ are called to put others first, but this doesn’t mean we neglect ourselves.  Today, we’ll explore 12 Bible verses about self-love as we aim to align our perspective with God’s perspective.  Then, we’ll discuss some practical ways to extend kindness to ourselves. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you learn to be loving toward yourself so that you can be more loving toward others. 12 Bible Verses About Self-Love Let’s begin by examining God’s words about loving ourselves. Bible Verses About Self-Love 1. Mark 12:31, ESV “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as…

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    17 Bible Verses for a Brokenhearted Woman

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    How to Be Still and Listen to God

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    15 Bible Verses About Resisting Temptation

    January 8, 2025
  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    Are You Afraid of Missing God’s Plan for Your Life?

    June 1, 2022 /

    I walk the country road at dusk—twilight folding over the path behind me like a parted sea falling back into place.  I’ve been thinking about staying in step with God’s plans lately, and my heart feels bogged down by worries that I might somehow botch his plan.  I wonder if you can relate.  I wonder if you’ve ever felt fearful that you just might miss God’s plan for your life. You probably know how it feels to be desperate to hear from God about something important to you.  You fasted and prayed and scoured your Bible in search of direction.  All the while, you wondered if you might be heading…

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    Devotionals for Kids

    Devotions for Kids: Books for the Kids You Care About

    October 22, 2025

    Mama, Let Go of Your Desire to Control

    November 12, 2021

    How to Give God Control: 5 Scriptures on Surrendering to God

    June 12, 2024
  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    Is God Calling You to a Balanced Life? (10 Insightful Scriptures on Balance in Life)

    May 25, 2022 /

    A pale moon hangs casually above the tree line tonight—like it’s in no hurry and has nothing to prove.  I watch its slow ascent toward the heights of inky blackness, and I feel remarkably out of balance.  I pull out my Bible in search of encouraging Scriptures on balance as I aim to align myself with God’s perspective. I’ve been feeling out of balance because our kids have been sick for weeks.  I’ve crossed everything else off the schedule, set aside writing projects, and canceled plans with friends. Every ounce of energy has gone into caring for their needs.  I’m tired, and I need the Lord to speak into this…

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    November 15, 2023

    How Saying Yes to Life Might Be Your Gateway to Greater Joy

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  • Transformation

    10 Bible Verses About Being Still With God

    May 18, 2022 /

    The shaded canopy at the trailhead fluttered to the ground, one golden leaf at a time.  I was in the woods because I was desperate to rest with God.  Opening my Bible, I began my time by soaking in God’s truth as I meditated on calming Bible verses about being still with God. Today, we’ll explore a list of Scriptures about being still and resting in God’s presence. Then, we’ll talk about practical ways to be still with God when our minds are racing. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God in stillness daily. 10 Bible…

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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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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!

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