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A New Year Devotional to Help You Start Strong
Do you enjoy reading from an Advent devotional throughout December? If you’re like me, you hit a wall when Christmas comes and the devotional ends. You feel a bit lost and aren’t sure what’s next. Throughout the past few months, I’ve worked hard to create a New Year devotional called Mornings With Jesus to help you connect with Jesus every morning for the next 31 days! Why I Wrote This New Year Devotional I spent years reading my Bible and practicing a morning devotional routine without regularly encountering God in the process. My devotional time felt more like homework than a replenishing encounter with a loved one. Can you relate?…
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11 Bible Verses About Feeling Empty Inside
Snow is sparse on the muddied earth, and I’m not so sure I want to get out of bed and face the day. I should probably find my Bible and look up some Bible verses about feeling empty, but I lack the motivation. Instead, five simple words scroll across my mind. They’re the words of Leanna Tankersley: “Each day we begin again.” My soul needs these words today. I need the simple reminder to get out of my bed and begin again. God’s mercies are new every morning. Every time I begin again, I trust in these mercies to fall fresh on me. 11 Bible Verses About Feeling Empty (and How…
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How Do We Demonstrate Our Love for God? 15 Ways
My little boy comes to me with his shoelaces twisted in knots. I’m soaking in my morning reading and enjoying a hot cup of coffee. I feel like I might be the world’s worst mom, but I don’t really want to set my coffee aside to untangle dirty shoelaces. A fleeting question crosses my mind: How do we demonstrate our love for God? I know the answer. We show God we love him by loving others, especially when we don’t feel like being loving. If I’m being real, I don’t want this interruption to the one part of the day I set aside to center myself. Maybe you’re chasing the…
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A Prayer for God to Take Control in a Situation
Snow falls like a million answers to all the wishes cast on shooting stars. I made a wish while the moon shined white last night. I whispered it in the quiet part of my heart where child-like hopes mingled with prayers. On the surface, it seemed to be a wish for everything to turn out okay. On a deeper level, it was a prayer for God to take control in a situation that was weighing on my heart. I’ll share this story in today’s post. I also encourage you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you surrender control to God. A…
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What Does It Mean to Live Life to the Fullest?
What does it mean to live life to the fullest? We live our best lives when we feel purposeful, fulfilled, and joyful. We’re living to the fullest when everyday problems and stressors don’t get the best of us. We’re living to the fullest when we’ve learned to walk in peace regardless of our circumstances. We have also learned to be thankful in all circumstances. I invite you to join our family on a chilly winter morning, and we’ll talk about living our lives to the fullest. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you live life to the fullest.…
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10 Inspiring Scriptures on the Goodness of God
I sit by the window as God infuses the sky with light, and I begin the day in my usual way. I open God’s Word. Today, I’m searching for Scriptures on the goodness of God. 10 Scriptures on the Goodness of God As the lavender glow of dawn washes over me, I soak in the following verses and am filled with peace. When life is challenging, meditating on God’s goodness can change our hearts and lift our heads. I invite you to join me as we soak in these Truths together today. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you…
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10 Prayers for Happiness and Strength
When life is challenging, turning to God in praise can help us rise above our circumstances. Today, we’ll explore 10 prayers for happiness and strength to fill our hearts when life is challenging. I invite you to join me on an autumn evening as I prayed the following prayers for joy. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God and find hope. 10 Prayers for Happiness and Strength Most of us face times when praising God doesn’t come easily. When these times come, we can always praise God for his character and goodness. The following prayers…
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10 Bible Verses About Dwelling in the Presence of God
What do you want your life to be about? I asked myself this question the other day as dawn ascended in shades of lilac over the tree line. Opening my Bible in search of Bible verses about dwelling in the presence of God, I thought about learning to embrace more of life’s moments, cultivating joy, and rising above stress. Bible Verses About Dwelling in the Presence of God As I watched the sunrise, I reflected on the previous day and noticed some unhealthy patterns: my tendency to hurry through certain chores, impatience with my family, and an undercurrent of stress flowing beneath all my moments. There were no epic disasters.…
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Mama, Let Go of Your Desire to Control
I’m so excited to share a guest post from my friend Tabatha today! Tabatha has been an inspiration and encouragement to me time and time again, and I think her words will resonate with every woman who has a hard time with the desire to control the outcomes in her life! Here are Tabatha’s words: As a lover of the outdoors, kayaking has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. For many years I’ve envisioned gliding on the still waters of a serene lake while greeting the morning sun . . . The glorious autumn leaves surrounding me as I listen to the sweet music of birds…
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14 Bible Verses to Help With Anxiety and Stress
We all face stress in life. Stress comes in the form of full schedules, unexpected crises, and everyday issues in our workplaces. What does the Bible say about stress and anxiety? Today we’ll explore 14 Bible verses to help with anxiety and stress. We’ll also discuss three biblical ways to cope with stress. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you cope with stress. 14 Bible Verses to Help With Anxiety and Stress Let’s begin by turning to God’s Word. Bible Verses to Help With Anxiety and Stress 1. Matthew 10:29-31, ESV Are not two sparrows sold for a copper…
