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  • Overcoming Trials

    Give It to God: 15 Bible Verses for Anxiety and Stress

    October 19, 2026 /

    Before we explore today’s Bible verses for anxiety and stress, I invite you to join me as I prepare to release a new book. On November 3, I will release a new book for teens.  It’s called Anchored: A Teen Devotional for Understanding the Old Testament and Applying It to Your Life.  My vision is to teach teens the key narratives from the Old Testament while helping them see that all of Scripture is relevant to our everyday lives.  These devotions delve into everything from anxiety to sexuality, all drawn from the truth of God’s Word. Watch for it to release soon or preorder the Kindle Version on Amazon here!…

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    10 Bible Verses for Desperation: Don’t Give Up

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    Bible Verses About Pain and Hurt

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    8 Comforting Bible Verses for Trials and Tribulations

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  • Overcoming Trials

    Nothing Is Too Hard for God: Promises

    April 15, 2026 /

    “Nothing is too hard for God.  You can trust him with this,” a friend offered as we walked in the fading evening light. I wanted to believe her, but the assignment in front of me felt impossible, even for God. I’ll share the details about this situation shortly.  First, let’s turn to God’s Word as we consider the promise that nothing is too hard for God. Nothing Is too Hard for God My friend’s words were from the promise found in Jeremiah 32:27, which reads, ““I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” (NIV). We see this principle of God’s power over all…

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    6 Miscarriage Prayers for a Friend or Loved One

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    8 Comforting Bible Verses for Trials and Tribulations

    March 30, 2022

    How to Stand Firm in the Lord When Life Gets You Down

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  • Overcoming Trials

    8 Bible Verses About Not Being Afraid: Finding Courage in Christ

    July 30, 2025 /

    We all deal with fear.  In these moments, we can defeat fear by standing on God’s Word.  Today, we’ll explore eight Bible verses about not being afraid. First, I invite you to join me in the wilderness as fear threatened to paralyze me.  We’ll talk about overcoming our fears in practical ways.  Then, we’ll dig into God’s Word for eight verses about not being afraid. 8 Bible Verses About Not Being Afraid Sometime after midnight, the coyotes woke me from a deep and dreamless sleep. As they sent their sad serenade into the inky night sky, I arose and went to the window.  Our beagles joined in the melody, and…

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    7 Stress Relief Bible Verses About Worry

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    God Is Love: Making Sense of Suffering

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  • Overcoming Trials

    20 Bible Verses About Worship and Praise

    June 4, 2025 /

    God’s Word has a great deal to say about worship and praise.  Today, we’ll explore 20 powerful Bible verses about worship and praise.  Then, we’ll have an honest conversation about learning to exchange worry for worship. 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. 20 Bible Verses About Worship and Praise Let’s start with soaking in these Bible verses about worship. Bible Verses About Worship 1. Romans 12:1 (ESV) I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a…

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    15 Bible Verses About God’s Blessings

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    10 Bible Verses About Overcoming Challenges

    April 12, 2017

    How to Cling to the Lord When You’d Rather Cling to Control

    June 16, 2021
  • Overcoming Trials

    10 Bible Verses to Calm Anxiety and Fear

    September 18, 2024 /

    The sky glows roseate as the sun ascends silently, and I gaze out the window.  Instead of embracing the moment, I realize that my chest feels tight with some unidentified source of anxiety.  “Lord, show me what I need to know,” I whisper.  Opening my Bible, I begin listing them in my journal: Bible verses to calm anxiety and fear. 10 Bible Verses to Calm Anxiety and Fear As I soak in the words, my mind quiets. The inner chaos settles. God’s presence slowly begins to fill me with peace. If you could use more peace today, I invite you to join me as we soak in these verses to…

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    Blaming God for Suffering: How to Release Offense

    March 18, 2026

    5 Things to Do When You Feel Stuck in Life

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    15 Powerful Bible Verses for Times of Trouble and Grief

    April 29, 2020
  • Purposeful Living

    God’s Guidance: 4 Ways to Find His Direction

    September 11, 2024 /

    Standing on the shoreline beneath Alaska’s midnight sun, the hollow clap of clear water against stone echoes beneath my feet.  I’ve come to Alaska to seek God’s guidance for my life.  I have no way of knowing that God is waiting to offer direction that has little to do with the questions I’ve been asking. I’m 21 years old, and I’m seeking answers about my career, myself, and my faith. I don’t know it yet, but God is waiting to graciously provide answers to all three. How to Find God’s Guidance I’ve been praying about whether to leave my home in Pennsylvania to pursue a teaching career in Alaska.  Meanwhile,…

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    May 29, 2024

    14 Biblical Hospitality Verses About Welcoming Others

    July 11, 2018
  • Overcoming Trials

    How to Fight Spiritual Attacks: 7 Ways

    November 22, 2023 /

    We lose a little more light every day now.  I slip out for my evening walks beneath an underbelly of midnight blue. Not long ago, while walking beneath the canopy of darkness, I began thinking about how to fight spiritual attacks. I’ve been feeling discouraged in certain areas of my life lately.  After weeks of restlessness, I finally recognized that the relentless stream of negative thoughts might be coming from somewhere other than my own mind. After telling a friend about the thoughts, she said, “Sounds like a spiritual attack to me.” How to Fight Spiritual Attacks Like me, you might be feeling discouraged today.  Maybe you battle with worry,…

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    How to Stop Worrying and Start Trusting God: 8 Ways

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    February 10, 2023
  • Overcoming Trials

    10 Empowering Bible Verses About Feeling Defeated

    September 20, 2023 /

    Outside the window, the goldenrod fields have shifted from emerald to buttery gold. Frost will come soon, and any hint of color will be swallowed up by the monochrome beige of winter.  I open my Bible in search of Bible verses about feeling defeated because I sense I’ll need them throughout the long months ahead. Bible Verses About Feeling Defeated Perhaps you need these words, too. Maybe you’re facing an uncertain future or feeling defeated in some area of your life today. Regardless of what your discouragement looks like, let’s soak in these truths together today.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional…

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    Psalm 23 Prayer Points With Scriptures

    July 6, 2022

    8 Ways to Resist the Devil and Live in Victory

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    3 Ways to Cultivate Joy When You’re Struggling in Life

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  • Transformation

    8 Bible Verses About Self-Worth: See Yourself as God Sees You

    May 3, 2023 /

    Do you ever compare yourself to others and feel like you don’t measure up?  Maybe you want to learn how to embrace yourself the way you are, but you don’t know where to begin.  Today, we’ll explore eight powerful Bible verses about self-worth. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you find your worth in God’s love. 8 Bible Verses About Self-Worth Our self-worth is not found in others say about us or even what we think about ourselves.  We find our worth through God’s thoughts about us.  Soak in these eight Bible verses about self-worth as you let God’s…

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    15 Bible Verses for Wives: Encouragement and Hope

    March 29, 2023

    12 Empowering Scriptures on Insecurity

    August 31, 2022

    God, Lead Me in the Right Direction: 9 Prayers for Guidance

    December 23, 2020
  • Overcoming Trials

    14 Bible Verses for Anxiety and Fear

    February 15, 2023 /

    The amber light of morning finds me through a partially drawn curtain.  Within the first moments of the day, my mind returns to a situation that’s been filling me with anxious thoughts.  “Not today, fear,” I whisper, and I open my Bible in search of Truth.  Instead of meditating on my fears today, I decide to make a list of Bible verses for anxiety and fear. I invite you to soak in these empowering verses today.  Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you overcome anxiety and fear. 14 Bible Verses for Anxiety and Fear Opening my Bible, I’m…

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    January 6, 2021

    15 Bible Verses About God Hearing Our Prayers

    December 28, 2021
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I'm Stacey Pardoe, and as a Christian author and writer, I share practical tools for encountering God in ways that heal, restore, and refresh the soul. Learn to hear from God in Scripture, experience his presence in prayer, and connect with him in your daily life.

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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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  • Achan: The Progression From Temptation to Sin
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  • How to Find Freedom From Your Secret Sins
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