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  • Overcoming Trials

    10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated

    February 7, 2018 /

    We all feel frustrated by our circumstances at times.  One of the best ways to respond is to pray God’s Word as we process our frustrations.  Today, we’ll explore 10 Scriptures to pray when you are frustrated. I’ll also share a personal story about feeling frustrated with God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you turn to God in life’s difficult seasons. 10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated Let’s see what God’s Word says about frustration as we bring our frustrations to God. 10 Scriptures to Pray When You Are Frustrated 1. Matthew 11:28 ESV Come to…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    10 Bible Verses for Strength and Healing

    January 31, 2018 /

    We watch chickadees flutter above the deck, and the snow melts all over again for the sixth time this winter. Just when we start to believe things are looking warmer, a bitter north wind descends and everything alive turns back to ice again.  I open my Bible in search of Bible verses for strength and healing at the end of this long season. If you need this encouraging truth, I invite you to read to the bottom of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s healing and hope. 10 Bible Verses for Strength and Healing The storms just keep rolling in, one right after another,…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    How to Overcome Storms of Life: 10 Ways

    January 24, 2018 /

    The winter wind beats hard against the western wall of our house, and I stare out the window at the bands of white as they tear across the yard.  These unrelenting gusts remind me that we all face storms in life, and sometimes the best we can do is hunker down and hold fast to the One who promises to hide us in the shelter of his wings.  Today, we’ll discuss how to overcome storms of life. I invite you to soak in these truths. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you cling to God in life’s storms.…

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  • Purposeful Living

    How to Step Out in Faith When the Next Step Feels Scary

    August 9, 2017 /

    It’s late August, and the ironweed boasts deep purple blossoms among fields of green and gold. We stand at the end of the driveway with anxious hearts.  Today is an opportunity to learn how to step out in faith.  We all feel just a little bit scared. I honestly believed I’d be more nervous than our extroverted five-year-old when the first day of kindergarten came, but it seems she’s the one with the jitters. We review the directions to her classroom for the third time. I remind her to focus on eating her sandwich at lunchtime.  We discuss important topics like hand sanitizer and hydration: the stuff moms worry about.…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    10 Scriptures on Disobedience: Counting the Cost

    May 31, 2017 /

    Tufts of moisture spot the sky in shades of periwinkle as I pull out my Bible.  It is the dawn of a new day, and I’ve been thinking about the cost of disobeying God recently.  Opening my journal, I begin listing Scriptures on disobedience as I consider the consequences of not obeying God. 10 Scriptures on Disobedience Today, I’ll share those Scriptures on disobedience with you.  Obedience is the number one indication that we love God.  We’ll discuss this in greater depth shortly. First, let’s turn to God’s Word.  I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you walk…

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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!

God is pursuing you with tenderness

Lean Into Grace

God wants to work in your life to accomplish what you've been unable to achieve through willpower alone. Let Lean Into Grace lead you into God's love as he heals, refreshes, and guides you.

I also offer more than a dozen free eBooks and online devotionals!

Check out this link to view and download more than a dozen free eBooks and online devotionals.

Recent Posts

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  • How to Find Spiritual Friends Who Will Carry Your Burdens
  • 15 Bible Verses for Graduates: Assurance and Guidance
  • Is God Calling You to a Balanced Life? (10 Insightful Scriptures on Balance in Life)
  • The Secret No One Tells You in Your Lowest Moment
  • 17 Free Devotional Books to Help You Grow With God
  • A Free 2024 New Year Devotional to Help You Grow With God
  • How to Cling to the Lord When You'd Rather Cling to Control
  • Your Pain Has a Purpose, and This Is Part of It . . .
  • How to Find Freedom From Your Secret Sins
  • How to Stop Worrying and Trust God in Tough Times
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