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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    God Hears Our Prayers (Bible Verses About Answered Prayers)

    August 17, 2026 /

    The long shadows of evening folded over us as we sat on the shoreline.  A rainbow of stones beneath our feet, mountains enveloping us, we sat in awe of the scene so far from our home in Pennsylvania.  I invite you to join our family in this moment as we consider God’s faithfulness and study Scripture with a list of Bible verses about answered prayers. God Hears Our Prayers (Bible Verses About Answered Prayers) “This is the best campsite we’ve had!” one of the boys remarked.  “I love Montana!” “I just wish it weren’t so smoky,” the other boy added. “God, we pray this smoke will clear,” I prayed aloud.…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Giving Thanks to God for Everything: Short Prayers of Gratitude

    August 14, 2026 /

    One of the sweetest and most unexpected gifts of a camping vacation is returning home.  Everyday conveniences that were once taken for granted become reminders of the importance of giving thanks to God for everything. Giving Thanks to God for Everything First Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to give thanks in all situations. When the monotony of daily life drones on, we can become numb to the blessings surrounding us. After two weeks away from home, spent mostly in a tent, the comforts of home have been surprisingly amazing: Hot, running water with the turn of a knob. A full four-burner stove, including an actual oven! The ease of an electric…

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    10 Promises of God With Bible Verses

    August 14, 2019

    Bible Verses on Safety and Protection in God’s Presence

    April 25, 2025

    Encouragement for Tired Moms: 5 Ways to Add Joy to Your Life

    December 8, 2017
  • Purposeful Living

    9 Empowering Benefits of Fasting and Prayer

    July 22, 2026 /

    Fasting is one of the most overlooked spiritual practices in many contemporary Christian circles, but there are many benefits of fasting and prayer.  The Bible describes different kinds of fasts for different lengths of time. Most often, fasting involves abstaining from food, but we can abstain from anything that brings comfort.  We’ll look at more examples in today’s post. I’ll be the first to admit that fasting doesn’t come naturally or easily to me.  Especially as someone who has struggled with unhealthy deprivation when it comes to eating, I’ve wrestled with fasting from food.  Nevertheless, I haven’t given up on this discipline.  I’ve also learned to fast from other comforts,…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Prayer Points for Intimacy With God With Scriptures

    June 8, 2026 /

    The warm days of June have arrived with all their light and brilliance, and life is filled with potential, hope.  No matter where this season finds you, God is pursuing you.  He wants a close, loving relationship with you.  Today we’ll explore ten prayer points for intimacy with God with Scriptures to guide us. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God and develop a closer relationship with him. Prayer Points for Intimacy With God With Scriptures God’s greatest desire is a relationship with each of his children.  For this reason, when we pray his Word…

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    8 Easter Prayer Points With Scriptures to Guide You

    March 25, 2026

    25 Bible Verses About Being Humble and Kind

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    16 Practical Ways to Keep Your Heart on Fire for God

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  • Purposeful Living

    8 Easter Prayer Points With Scriptures to Guide You

    March 25, 2026 /

    The scent of spring has settled over the valley, the whole earth singing a song of resurrection.  It seems fitting as we prepare to celebrate a different resurrection.  Today, I invite you to join me as we explore eight Easter prayer points with Scriptures to guide our prayers. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God in replenishing ways this Easter and beyond. 8 Easter Prayer Points With Scriptures Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ and the work he accomplished on the cross.  At the cross, God demonstrated his love for us by sending his Son to…

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  • Purposeful Living

    10 Prayer Points for Alignment With God

    February 27, 2026 /

    A falling veil of white greets me with the dawn, folding me into itself.  I watch the snowflakes flutter to the earth as I ask God to align my heart with his heart.  Throughout the past year, this prayer for alignment has transformed my life.  Today, we’ll look at 10 prayer points for alignment with God as we aim to stay in step with him. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that will help you find victory in Christ as well as a library of free devotionals and eBooks for every season of life. 10 Prayer Points for Alignment With God…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Psalm 91 Prayer Points: Prayers for Your Family and Friends

    February 20, 2026 /

    In the gentle hours of moonlight and silence, I lift my eyes to a starlit sky.  My heart is heavy, and I read Psalm 91 as I pray for protection over our family.  Today, I’ll share the Psalm 91 prayer points I prayed in the hours of darkness.  May these prayers bless you as you draw near to God in prayer as well. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God in prayer. Let’s dive into these Psalm 91 prayer points. Psalm 91 Prayer Points Jewish tradition attributes Psalm 91 to Moses, noting similarities between…

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  • 10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life
    Purposeful Living

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

    February 6, 2026 /

    Imagine how different our lives might be if we prayed with fervency, believing God would respond to our prayers.  Today, we’ll explore 10 ways to improve your prayer life.  We’ll look at biblical examples of prayer warriors and discuss the shift from praying out of obligation to praying with expectation. I’ll also share a personal example of praying with specificity and watching God break down barriers in a relationship. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God daily. 10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life The following insights are gleaned from God’s Word as well as…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Prayers for the Nation: 10 Biblical Prayer Points

    January 23, 2026 /

    A few years ago, a friend shared a question she’d been asking God during her quiet moments with him: “God, what is on your heart today?”  Most of us focus on our personal needs when we draw near to God in prayer.  God wants us to pray for these needs.  He also wants us to come into alignment with him as we intercede for our nation and the world.  Today, we’ll look at 10 biblical prayers for the nation. We are all called to be intercessors.  These prayers can help us have an outward focus as we pray for God’s guidance, healing, and divine intervention in the world. I encourage…

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  • Purposeful Living

    20 Bible Verses About the Kingdom of God

    January 7, 2026 /

    When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, his prayer included these words: “Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10).  Many of us have memorized this prayer, but we fail to understand the Kingdom of God.  Today, we’ll study this phrase and explore 20 Bible verses about the Kingdom of God. Bible Verses About the Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God is mentioned more than 80 times in the New Testament.  Let’s look at 20 of these verses together today. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s Kingdom in your…

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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!

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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  • Is God Calling You to a Balanced Life? (10 Insightful Scriptures on Balance in Life)
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