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Be Still and Know That I Am God: 8 Tips
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10, NIV “Be still and know that I am God” My mornings by the window have changed. These days, our two cats crouch like sentinels as we marvel at the chickadees and house sparrows outside. I’ve been starting my days beside this window for at least a decade now. The cats joined our family just over a year ago, and their stillness is a daily reminder to quiet myself and be present with the dawn. Today, we’ll explore some practical ways to be still in God’s presence. What…
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10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life and Experience God’s Answers
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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Seeking God With All Your Heart: 11 Tips for Your Quiet Time
All too often, I set aside time to draw near to God but end up distracted. If seeking God with all your heart ever ends in distraction or frustration for you, I invite you to join me in my struggle, and I’ll share a simple tip that has changed the way I pursue God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God. Seeking God With All Your Heart Come close to God and He will come close to you. James 4:8 The Canada thistle has emerged with lavender crowns huddled in the morning light. Admiring the…
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A Boys’ Devotional Book for Courage and Strength
Over the past few years, after writing two mother-daughter devotional books with our daughter, Bekah, many people have asked if I’ll ever write a boys’ devotional book with our sons. We have news to share today! We finally did it! Our Boys’ Devotional Book Throughout the summer months, Aiden, Caleb, and I worked together to write a boys’ devotional called God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength. Now more than ever, our world needs more warriors who know what it means to walk with God and shine his light in the world. We hope to help young boys grow into God’s warriors by teaching…
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Grow Closer to God: 15 Practical Ways to Deepen Your Relationship With Him
Shortly after daybreak, I step outside and let the warm summer rain wash over me. Being in nature always feels like an invitation to grow closer to God. The water streams down my brow in tiny rivulets, and I amble down the muddy road. The cacophony of water falling on the canopy overhead drowns out every other noise. The songbirds, insects, and tree frogs are all silent. Most likely, they are hidden away in their forest homes—hunkered down and waiting for the sun to emerge. I think of my family back at the cabin. They’re probably playing board games and eating pancakes. Like the animals, they’re waiting out the deluge.…
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11 Ways to Get Closer to God This Year
Not long ago, as I hustled from one task to the next, I slipped on the wet floor and fell with a thud. I had no way of knowing that the moment was about to be a lesson on how to get closer to God. As I grabbed my knee and writhed in pain, I suddenly felt two tiny arms holding me. Five-year-old Aiden had witnessed the scene from the living room and rushed to my side to comfort me. My heart melted. My little boy did more than merely call out to ask if I was okay. He didn’t come to my side and stand beside me looking concerned. …
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10 Ways to Connect With God When He Seems Distant
Most mornings, I gaze at our bird feeder as I sit by the window to connect with God. Today, we awoke to an empty birdfeeder—scant sunflower seeds, black as coal, scattered beneath their plexiglass home. I watched as goldfinches and house sparrows searched the bottom of the feeder for seeds. They all flitted off disappointed, determined to search for sustenance elsewhere. As I considered the disheartened birds, I read the prophet Jeremiah’s words about God’s people: “They have abandoned (rejected) Me, The fountain of living water, And they have carved out their own cisterns, Broken cisterns That cannot hold water” (Jeremiah 2:13, AMP). The empty feeder and the ancient words…
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2 Mother Daughter Devotional Books for Girls
Do you want to help your daughter connect with God while growing closer together? My teen daughter, Bekah, and I are passionate about helping moms and daughters grow closer while connecting with God. For this reason, we have written two mother daughter devotional books together! Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith is written for girls ages 7-12. It includes 60 devotions with Scripture, conversation starters, and a shared journaling section after each devotion. Thousands of mothers and daughters have experienced transformed relationships as a result of this book! Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls is for teenage…
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14 Free Short Women’s Devotions for Spiritual Growth
Would you like to connect with God in deeper ways and experience his presence like never before? I hope to help you encounter God in ways that transform your life forever. For this reason, I have written a collection of free devotionals for women. I pray these free short women’s devotions bless you deeply and lead you closer to God’s heart of love for you. Free Short Women’s Devotions Below, you will find a collection of free resources to help you connect with God in your daily devotional time, bolster your prayer life, and provide healing in difficult seasons. My hope is that these words bless you and lead you…
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How to Have Quiet Time With God: 15 Tips
I try to begin my days spending some quiet moments with God. Many days, my mind refuses to quiet, and I have a hard time focusing. On those days, I come back to the insights I’m sharing today. Today, we’ll talk about how to have quiet time with God. First, let’s consider the importance of quiet time with God. More than anything else, God wants a relationship with each of his children. Just as we grow closer to others in our human relationships, we grow closer to God by spending set-apart time with him. When we connect with God in our quiet moments, we grow stronger. God gives us the…
