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Encouraging Bible Passages for Hope and Courage
Winter writes a monochrome story in shades of gray. I gaze out the window feeling defeated by a handful of discouraging situations, ranging from disappointments in my career to physical injuries that impact my everyday rhythms. Pulling out my Bible, I decide to soak in God’s words as I seek encouraging Bible passages to speak into my circumstances. We all deal with defeat. Dreams don’t work out as we expected. Medical issues sideline us for weeks, months, or years. We lose loved ones for a myriad of reasons. During these times, it’s easy to lose hope. Meanwhile, God’s Word is an anchor. Scripture is a source of hope for the…
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18 Bible Verses to Start the Day With God
When our youngest child was an infant, getting out of bed became more difficult than ever. After restless nights spent tending to him, I was rarely eager to start the day. During that time, I decided to speak the words of Psalm 118:24 first thing every morning. This simple practice helped me align myself with God in my exhaustion. Today, we’ll explore 18 Bible verses to start the day with our focus on Jesus. First, I invite you to join me as I recently returned to the practice of speaking Psalm 118:24 each morning. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that…
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Prayer Points for Today: Start Your Day With God
Winter stirs within me a longing. I long for the light. I long for the long days of summer, the sun still high in the sky as we tuck the little ones into bed. As I gaze out the window on this winter morning, I feel inspired to write a list of prayer points for today, reminders to begin all my days with God. 10 Prayer Points for Today I invite you to join me in praying through these prayer points for today. 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. Prayer…
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A Free 2026 New Year Devotional for Renewal in God’s Presence
Do you want to start 2026 by renewing your commitment to spend time with God? God is pursuing you, and you can respond to his pursuit using this free 2026 New Year devotional: Mornings With Jesus will help you connect with Jesus for renewal every morning for the next 31 days. One of the best ways to renew our commitment to God is to begin our days in his presence. Mornings With Jesus shares a daily Scripture reading, reflection, and an invitation to quiet yourself and encounter the Living God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a full library of free devotionals to help you connect…
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4 Christmas Eve Prayers for Peace and Joy
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, I invite you to join me as we ask God to fill our lives with joy and peace today and beyond. You might read these Christmas Eve prayers and pray them in quiet solitude. Or you might share them as you gather with loved ones over dinner or gifts. Whatever the case, I pray they lead you closer to the Father’s heart of love today. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God. 4 Christmas Eve Prayers for Peace and Joy 1. Thank God for demonstrating…
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A Free Advent Devotional for Less Stress and Deeper Peace
Two years ago, I released an Advent devotional aimed at helping others slow down and experience deeper peace throughout the weeks leading up to Christmas. This year, for a limited time, I’m offering this eBook for free. Below, you’ll find an excerpt from the devotional. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for your free Advent devotional! Still My Soul: A Free Advent Devotional for Deeper Peace I sit with the dawn and let my thoughts gather. The grey morning light washes away the night, and the thin air is embroidered with a crimson cardinal’s song. My mind is scattered, and I feel like I’ve been stretched…
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7 Prayers of Thanksgiving for Even the Toughest Days
We awoke to a periwinkle drizzle, tears of firmament clinging to spruce boughs and unadorned oak branches. As I watched the day begin, I focused on prayers of Thanksgiving, fixing my eyes on what was true, lovely, right, pure, and good. As always, the practice of giving thanks shifted my mood. After spending a few minutes in gratitude, the tone for the day had been set. 7 Prayers of Thanksgiving Gratitude is powerful for all of us. Let’s take some time to pray with thanksgiving and watch this practice transform our hearts. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free Advent devotional to…
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Devotions for Tweens: Books by Kids for Kids
Several years ago, when our daughter was 11, she approached me with a surprising question. She asked, “Mom, will you write a kids’ devotional book with me?” I said yes. Four years later, I’ve now written three books of devotions for tweens: two books with our daughter and one with our sons. We’re excited to share these books with you here today. Best of all, you can download all three of these books in Kindle form for free with the Kindle Unlimited plan. A free three-month trial will give you plenty of time to read these books. If you’d rather find them in paperback form, they are available to purchase…
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How to Reconnect With God: 11 Ways
I periodically experience times when God seems distant. For no identifiable reason, I feel disconnected from him. I don’t sense his presence during worship; prayer feels like a chore instead of a life-giving time of connection; and reading my Bible feels like a task on my to-do list rather than reading a letter from the One I love. At these times, I need to remember how to reconnect with God. If you can relate, you’re in the right place. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you reconnect with God. How to Reconnect With God Most of us will face…
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How to Stay Focused on God: 8 Tips
As our family adjusts to a new season, I’ve been feeling pulled in dozens of different directions. By the grace of God, all three kids are participating in the same sport, cross-country, but we still feel stretched. I’ve been considering how to stay focused on God amid the noise and activity of this season. A conversation with our six-year-old, Aiden, recently came to mind. As I’ve reflected on his words, they’ve prompted me to come up with practical ways to keep my focus on Christ. I pray these insights bless you. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help…
