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  • Overcoming Trials

    8 Hope-Filled Bible Verses About the Storms of Life

    September 14, 2022 /

    We all face storms in life.  If you feel like your ship is about to sink, let’s dig into God’s Word together as we uncover eight hope-filled Bible verses about the storms of life.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional to help you weather life’s most difficult storms. Bible Verses About the Storms of Life Twenty years ago, I boarded a plane in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvnaia and flew to Anchorage, Alaska.  I spent the next three months working in a deli outside Denali National Park and traveling across the state on the weekends.  One weekend, I  took a ferry through the fjords near…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    How to Give Thanks to God in Tough Times

    August 24, 2022 /

    Not long ago, I sat down with an older, wiser woman, and we had an honest conversation about our lives.  We talked about how to give thanks to God in tough times, and she shared her wisdom and experience. No matter what you’re facing today, if you can learn to cultivate gratitude in difficult seasons, God will use it to lift your head. Here are a few things my friend offered to me as we sorted this out.  I pray they encourage you to keep looking for God’s gifts in your life as well.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to…

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    12 Bible Verses About God’s Care for Us

    July 20, 2022 /

    Smoky wisps of fog wrap their fingers through the goldenrod as I sit by the window in prayer.   I’ve been distracted lately, and my thoughts have been far from God.  A familiar question runs through my mind: Is God mad at me for neglecting my relationship with him?  Pulling out my Bible, I begin my search for Bible verses about God’s care for me. Bible Verses About God’s Care for His Children I find the following Scriptures and sit with them for a while. 12 Bible Verses About God’s Care 1. 1 Peter 5:6-7, ESV Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time…

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    How to Put Your Hope in Jesus When Life Is Hard

    July 6, 2022 /

    The wind that ripped and tore all day finally calms, and I slip into the valley to walk in the silence.  I’m here because I need to remind myself to put my hope in Jesus instead of putting my hope in climbing out of the valley of discomfort. Have you ever faced a valley so deep you wondered how you would possibly climb out of the darkness? Maybe the death of a precious loved one left you reeling with pain.  Perhaps your marriage fell apart, your dream died, or you faced a devastating diagnosis.  If you’re anything like me, you wanted to put your hope in Jesus, but, mostly, you…

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    A Powerful Prayer for Healing Your Hardest Memories

    June 29, 2022 /

    Like a quiet sea at dawn, an orchid ocean of clouds hovers above the northern skyline.  Even the oaks stand in awe—their lush summer canopies outstretched in reverence.  I look to the heavens and utter a powerful prayer for healing as I think of a friend who’s been dealing with the sting of hard memories. Does any part of your past “sting” when it comes to mind? A stinging memory is sharp.  It pricks you and deflates you—like a bee sting or a needle to a balloon.  A stinging memory just might take the wind out of your sails or lead you into the pit for a few hours, a…

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    When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong

    June 22, 2022 /

    “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). The morning after our first child was born I stared at the ticking clock on the white-washed hospital wall and counted the minutes I had slept the previous night.  The total came to 55 minutes, which didn’t feel like enough.  My abdomen ached from an emergency C-section, I could barely stand up, and little Bekah was less than patient with my lack of breastfeeding experience.  It felt like a lot. You’ve probably endured a few seasons when life felt like…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    Why Today Is Going to Be a Good Day

    April 25, 2022 /

    Above a scrim of wispy cirrus clouds, a hawk cries out as it soars upon some unseen current.  For the first time since autumn, we slept with the windows open last night.  Awakening to a cacophony of birdsong and the melodies of God’s created world feels like a gift given directly from his hand.  “Today is going to be a good day,” I whisper. Smiling, I climb from the sheets, make the bed, and think of these eight simple words as I brush my teeth and greet the three children who await me downstairs. I repeat these words as I make the coffee and prepare breakfasts for everyone: “Today is…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    The Power of Trusting God: 7 Ways to Grow in Trust

    April 6, 2022 /

    Layers of altostratus rest above the western tree line like wet towels hastily folded. Splinters of sapphire peer through their sparse creases and remind me of promises for better days to come. Closing my eyes, I remind myself of the power of trusting God in hard times. The darkness will pass. Light is coming for us all. We all need this reminder from time to time. The Power of Trusting God in Hard Times Not long ago, I sat with a friend whose heart was broken.  We talked about how to find healing when we’re hurting, and I shared as much insight as I could offer. Whether you’re sitting beneath…

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    8 Comforting Bible Verses for Trials and Tribulations

    March 30, 2022 /

    Are you walking through a difficult time in your life?  No matter what you’re facing today, God wants to encourage your heart.  He is with you, and he will never abandon you.  Let’s take a look at eight comforting Bible verses for trials and tribulations. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you find hope in difficult times. 8 Comforting Bible Verses for Trials and Tribulations The spring beauties are pushing white petals through the beige of last autumn’s fallen canopy, and I wonder if they’re some sort of sign.  Would God really speak through the petals of…

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    Life-Changing Scripture About Leaning on God in Tough Times

    January 19, 2022 /

    Dawn breaks beneath a bitter chill today.  The sparrows don’t seem to mind.  They chatter at the feeder while their Maker dabs the world with tufts of white lace.  I watch from my spot by the window as I search for Scripture about leaning on God. Scripture About Leaning on God Winter is beginning to wear on me, and we’ve only just begun.  I have a feeling I’m going to need some strong words to carry me through the long months to come—months when leaning on God will be the secret for pressing forward. You might not be worn down today, but a time will come.  A time will come…

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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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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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