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  • Purposeful Living

    Finding Joy in the Lord: 9 Biblical Tips

    October 30, 2025 /

    I’m bent over an industrial meat slicer—not thinking a thing in the world about finding joy in the Lord—when a phrase comes to mind: “Why do we often have to lose what we have to appreciate it?” I’m 21 years old, and I’m far from my home in Pennsylvania.  I’m working in a deli in the middle of Alaska, saving money for next year’s college expenses, and hiking every time I get a free hour. I love Alaska. The view of endless mountains intrigues me. I love to watch the fireweed dance beneath the midnight sun and sit by the river that flows grey with glacial silt. This place meets…

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    Free Advent Devotional

    A Free Advent Devotional for Less Stress and Deeper Peace

    November 26, 2025

    8 Faith-Building Lessons From Rebekah in the Bible

    May 1, 2026

    Spiritual Renewal: 14 Fresh Ways to Connect With God

    July 19, 2023
  • Purposeful Living

    Honor God With Your Body: 12 Practical Ways

    October 10, 2025 /

    Have you ever wondered how to honor God with your body? Perhaps you’ve read Romans 12:1 and want to apply it to your life: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship” (NIV). Today, we’ll talk about how to honor God with your body by practicing 12 practical steps.  I invite you to join me on a clear winter morning, and we’ll explore the idea of bringing God glory in all we do.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional…

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    8 Bible Verses About Joy and an Invitation to Encounter God

    December 28, 2022

    How to Declutter Your Mind With God’s Help: 8 Steps

    May 24, 2023

    Jethro in the Bible: Wise Counsel From Unexpected Places

    June 5, 2026
  • Purposeful Living

    15 Bible Verses About Fitness and Caring for Your Body

    September 1, 2025 /

    Caring for our bodies is important, but it’s not easy to find balance in this area.  It’s easy to vacillate between neglecting our bodies and putting excessive energy into caring for them.  Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about fitness and health as we seek this balance. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you honor God with your body. 15 Bible Verses About Fitness and Health “I’ve been struggling with taking the time to exercise and keeping up with the rest of my life,” a friend recently admitted.  “I know I honor God when I care for…

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    Psalm 91 Prayer Points: Prayers for Your Family and Friends

    February 20, 2026

    How to Get Out of a Rut in Life: 4 Ways

    April 18, 2018

    5 Back-to-School Prayers for Students Who Don’t Love School

    August 14, 2024
  • Purposeful Living

    6 Prayers for Loving Others Even When They’re Hard to Love

    May 21, 2025 /

    Years ago, God brought an acquaintance into my life who was hard to love.  She often called me multiple times per day.  She was easily offended and didn’t respect my boundaries.  I felt called to continue loving her, but it wasn’t always easy.  Today, we’ll explore six prayers for loving others, especially when loving doesn’t come easily.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God so that you can be his vessel of love in this world. 6 Prayers for Loving Others Over time, I realized I needed God’s love to pour through me if I was…

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

    October 23, 2024

    20 Mother Daughter Prayers for a Closer Relationship

    April 15, 2023

    Praying the Beatitudes: 8 Prayers for Alignment

    December 19, 2025
  • Embracing Your Journey
    Purposeful Living

    10 Bible Verses About Enjoying Life and Embracing Your Journey

    March 12, 2025 /

    “God’s gifts are woven into every journey,” a friend once reminded me.  “Embracing your journey happens when you learn to see the gifts, especially the ones hidden beneath challenges.”  Today, we’ll talk about how to embrace our journeys.  Then, we’ll explore ten Bible verses about enjoying life more fully. I invite you to join me in a place that often inspires my writing—the tiny cabin where our family escapes for long weekends surrounded by rolling hills, beech trees, and open skies—and we’ll talk about learning to embrace our moments. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that will help you establish a…

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    15 Bible Verses About Making a Difference

    February 28, 2020

    7 Prayers for Insecurity: When You Wonder If You Fit in

    November 9, 2022

    How to Be a Woman of Gentle Strength

    September 9, 2020
  • 15 Bible Verses About Habits
    Purposeful Living

    15 Bible Verses About Habits and Healthy Rhythms

    March 7, 2025 /

    Our habits are important.  They form the rhythms of our lives and guide our days.  Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about habits and consider how we might align ourselves with God as we seek healthy habits. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that will help you establish a rhythm of connecting with the presence of the life-giving God daily. Bible Verses About Habits and Healthy Rhythms Let’s see what God’s Word says about habits and routines that will lead us closer to the Lord. 15 Bible Verses About Habits and Daily Rhythms 1. 1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV Or do you…

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    Bible Verses About Regret (and 3 Ways to Let Go)

    May 8, 2019

    16 Practical Ways to Keep Your Heart on Fire for God

    August 30, 2023

    Are You Tired of Feeling Like a Failure as a Mom?

    May 18, 2021
  • Sowing Spiritual Seeds
    Purposeful Living

    Sowing Spiritual Seeds: 8 Truths for When You Doubt Your Calling

    March 5, 2025 /

    When I became a teacher, I remember looking around and thinking, The needs are so great, and I’m only one person.  What difference can I possibly make?  The idea of sowing spiritual seeds for God’s glory felt like a long shot.  I was just trying to survive. Two decades later, I’m no longer teaching in a public school.  But I often look at the world’s condition and have similar sentiments.  The needs are so great.  I feel so small.  What impact could I possibly make? Maybe you’ve experienced similar thoughts. Sowing Spiritual Seeds When You Feel Insignificant Not long ago, I read the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000.  The…

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    How to Stay Focused on God: 8 Tips

    September 24, 2025

    15 Bible Verses for Wisdom and Guidance

    February 1, 2023
    10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life

    10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life and Experience God’s Answers

    February 6, 2026
  • Purposeful Living

    Good Morning Prayers and Blessings to Start Your Day

    March 1, 2025 /

    The yard is muddied with footprints and tire tracks, and a warm front blows in from the south.  I’m thankful for the early thaw.  As I gaze out the window on this winter morning, I feel inspired to write a list of good morning prayers and blessings. Good Morning Prayers and Blessings I invite you to join me in praying through these good morning prayers and blessings.  Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you stay in step with God every day. Good Morning Prayers and Blessings: Start Your Day With God 1. Thank God that he is with…

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    Combating Anxiety with the Power of Intentional Moments

    January 20, 2023

    8 Bible Verses for New Seasons and Fresh Starts

    April 1, 2026

    How Do We Demonstrate Our Love for God? 15 Ways

    December 15, 2021
  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    How to Cultivate Contentment When You’re Tempted to Grumble

    February 26, 2025 /

    A grey sky hovered over the mountains as we climbed out of the valley.  Cloaked in wildflowers and the viridescent glow of summer growth, the hillsides held us in welcoming arms.  The scene felt like a gentle invitation to cultivate contentment and peace. As we traveled up the mountainside, the tender growth of flora was gradually replaced by tall stands of conifers—lodgepole and jack pine surrounding us like protective guardians. We spotted elk grazing in meadows and moose meandering through willows. The shift came slowly at first.  The trees began to thin and give way to more expansive meadows.  Before long, the scant trees all clung to the mountainside below…

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    5 Uplifting Prayers for Joy and Peace

    April 5, 2017

    A Fresh Take on How to Love God With All Your Heart

    May 11, 2022

    25 Bible Verses About God’s Love for Us

    February 10, 2021
  • Transformation

    15 Bible Verses About Resisting Temptation

    January 8, 2025 /

    Do you feel defeated as you continue to stumble into the same sinful habit repeatedly?  Maybe you feel like you’ll never find victory in this area of your life.  Today, I invite you to join me as we explore 15 Bible verses about resisting temptation. We’ll also discuss how to overcome sinful habits for good.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s power and presence in your life 15 Bible Verses About Resisting Temptation Here are some empowering Scriptures to help you resist temptation. Bible Verses About Resisting Temptation 1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV No temptation has…

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    Pursuing God: 15 Ways to Stir Your Longing for Jesus

    March 8, 2023
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    A Free 2026 New Year Devotional for Renewal in God’s Presence

    December 26, 2025

    4 Signs That God Is Pruning You

    July 17, 2024
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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!

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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!

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