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  • Overcoming Trials

    10 Bible Verses About Not Giving Up in Tough Times

    April 16, 2025 /

    The way the mittenlike leaf of the poplar unfurls from its tiny burgundy bud is an astonishing mystery to me.  In these moments of wonder, the rhythms of the natural world offer encouragement about the importance of perseverance.  Today, we’ll explore 10 Bible verses about not giving up in adversity. Bible Verses About Not Giving Up in Tough Times As the old poplar tree reminds me, when we stand strong in the face of challenges (including long winters, spiritually dry spells, and seasons of feeling defeated), we will eventually see the fruit of our perseverance. Perhaps you’re facing a challenging season today.  If so, let these Scriptures inspire you to…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    5 Gifts Found in the Valley of Weeping

    April 2, 2025 /

    Passing through the Valley of Weeping (Baca), they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with blessings. Psalm 84:6 AMP The Gifts We Find in the Valley of Weeping A chorus of birdsong ascends out the window, almost as if encouraging us to hope again—reminding us that seasons change, and a master Creator has ordered the ebb and flow of the world he holds in his hand. As I sit at the window and greet the day, I thank God for the gift of springtime sunshine and the shift away from the long, dark winter months. Opening my Bible, the words of Psalm 84 capture…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    Keep Christ in Christmas: 9 Ways to Keep Jesus Central

    December 6, 2023 /

    “Who wants to go on an adventure?” I ask the kids as we drive through farm country on a frigid Saturday afternoon.  As the darkness of impending winter presses tighter, we could all use the reminder that the Light of the world has come.  We could use the reminder to keep Christ in Christmas when the festivities threaten to draw our attention away from him. Keep Christ in Christmas Two hours later, we bundle in mittens, heavy winter coats, stocking caps, and heavy boots.  Perspiration beads on my forehead as I slide the final mitten over the little one’s fingers. Managing to pile out the door on the cusp of…

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  • 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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  • 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. 10 Bible Verses About Feeling Defeated 1. Isaiah 59:1 “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    The Pain of Waiting on God: How to Endure It

    May 17, 2023 /

    Five colorful bluegills swim in the shallows of the creek.  They seem to be waiting for something.  I watch them while the kids splash in the emerald swimming hole, and I get to thinking about the pain of waiting on God. Most of us are waiting on God for something. We’re waiting to pay off our houses, acquire promotions at work, or step into our dreams. We’re waiting for summer vacations and weekends away from work. The Pain of Waiting on God It’s easy to spend our entire lives waiting for what comes next and miss the lessons that can only happen in the waiting room. Most likely, you’re waiting…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    When God Closes a Door, He Opens a Window—or Does He?

    April 26, 2023 /

    A scrim of periwinkle clouds hangs low in the morning blue.  I stand at the window and admire the scene with an aching heart.  The thrum of disappointment beats in cadence with my pulse, and I think of an often-repeated adage: “When God closes a door, he opens a window.” I’m not sure who said this first, but in my experience, it’s not always how life works out. When God closes a door, it often feels like being locked in a dark room with no clue of where to turn next.  I’ve experienced this more than a few times, and I suspect you have, too. We set our goals and…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    How to Process Disappointments Biblically

    February 10, 2023 /

    As you know, I love supporting other writers.  Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of my close writing friends.  Despite the fact that we live on different continents, I consider my friend Hadassah a kindred spirit.  We regularly check in with each other on a personal level, pray for each other, and share our hearts.  I’m honored to share Hadassah’s words with you today as she writes about how to process disappointments biblically.  Here’s my dear friend: How to Process Disappointments Biblically Do you want to know how to process disappointments biblically? Perhaps you had certain goals and dreams this year that didn’t come to fulfillment. Life is…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Angry Cleaning: 3 Ways to Move Toward Peace and Joy

    October 5, 2022 /

    I recently went for a walk with a friend who confessed to Angry Cleaning. I didn’t have to ask her for an explanation because I’ve Angry Cleaned more times than I can count.  Unlike “Rage Cleaning,” in which we intentionally pour our frustration into the cleaning process, using our anger for good, Angry Cleaning is act of cleaning angrily, often because others are not helping us. I invite you to join me as I walk through the woods with my friend, and we’ll learn how to move away from Angry Cleaning, Angry Cooking, Angry Working, and Angry Parenting. Angry Cleaning A thread of silver water twists its way through an…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    What to Do When Your Dreams Are Shattered

    April 27, 2022 /

    Have you recently faced the loss of a dream?  Maybe you’re wondering what to do next, and you’ve been wrestling with God about this dream.  You are in the right place.  Today, we’ll have an honest conversation about what to do when your dreams are shattered. I invite you to join me in the woods with my little boy, and we’ll talk about bringing our broken dreams to the Lord. What to Do When Your Dreams Are Shattered The earth breathes a new aroma, and we sit by the creek to watch the crocus rise.  I could use a dose of hope today, but I don’t mention my heavy heart…

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