Stacey Pardoe

Encountering God in the Ordinary

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  • Purposeful Living

    How to Find Spiritual Friends Who Will Carry Your Burdens

    May 27, 2026 /

    Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of God’s presence. Proverbs 27:9, TPT Sweet Friendships Refresh the Soul I once owned an inflatable two-person river raft and regularly convinced my adventurous friends to join me as I rafted down the Allegheny River.  I enjoyed rafting by myself, but it was more fun floating with a friend.  Having someone with me also provided safety for the journey. At certain points on the river, we had to climb out of the raft to avoid fallen trees and large boulders in the water. Having someone to…

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    20 Bible Verses About Friendship: How to Love Well

    November 23, 2025 /

    “You find good friends by being a good friend,” I recently reminded our son as he shared his hopes about finding a best friend at school.  He asked how to be a good friend, and we turned to God’s Word, where I shared several Bible verses about friendship. Later, I reflected on these verses and was encouraged to be a better friend to the people God has placed within my sphere of influence. Scripture has a great deal to say about being a good friend and finding friends.  Today, we’ll look at 20 Bible verses about friendship as we seek friends and aim to be good friends to others. Also,…

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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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My Books

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!

God is pursuing you with tenderness

Lean Into Grace

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!

Check out this link to view and download more than a dozen free eBooks and online devotionals.

Recent Posts

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  • Trusting God When Life Is Tough: 12 Scriptures on Overcoming Obstacles
  • Nadab and Abihu: Strange Fire and Irreverent Worship
  • How to Be Forgiven by God: Practical Steps Toward Healing
  • Living for God’s Glory: 15 Bible Verses About Glorifying God in All We Do
  • Is God Calling You to a Balanced Life? (10 Insightful Scriptures on Balance in Life)
  • The Secret No One Tells You in Your Lowest Moment
  • 17 Free Devotional Books to Help You Grow With God
  • A Free 2024 New Year Devotional to Help You Grow With God
  • How to Cling to the Lord When You'd Rather Cling to Control
  • Your Pain Has a Purpose, and This Is Part of It . . .
  • How to Find Freedom From Your Secret Sins
  • How to Stop Worrying and Trust God in Tough Times
  • The Lie You Might Believe if You're in the Refining Fire

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