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  • Overcoming Trials

    14 Bible Verses About Feeling Lost and Alone

    April 2, 2025 /

    Most of us face times when we feel alone.  During these times, we can turn to God’s Word for consolation.  Today, we’ll explore a list of Bible verses about feeling lost and alone. After we anchor ourselves to God’s Truth, we’ll look at the gifts we find in life’s difficult times. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s comfort and presence. Bible Verses About Feeling Lost and Alone Let’s begin by turning to God’s Word. 14 Bible Verses About Feeling Lost and Alone 1. Psalm 147:3 ESV He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. When…

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    22 Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times

    October 25, 2017

    God Knows Your Pain and Cares About Your Suffering

    February 5, 2025

    11 Bible Verses About Feeling Empty Inside

    December 22, 2021
  • 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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    I Surrender All (Sort Of): A Review With Reflections

    March 1, 2022

    Only God Can Satisfy Your Emptiness: 3 Ways to Be Filled

    March 22, 2017

    A Fresh Take on How to Love God With All Your Heart

    May 11, 2022
  • 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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    Life-Changing Scripture About Leaning on God in Tough Times

    January 19, 2022

    Christmas Sadness: 5 Insights for Hope and Comfort

    December 10, 2025

    10 Bible Verses for Strength and Healing

    January 31, 2018
  • 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.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional…

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    3 Ways to Hold on to God When You’re at the End of Your Rope

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    12 Healing Bible Verses for a Broken Heart

    October 16, 2025

    15 Bible Verses About Faith Over Fear

    March 14, 2020
  • 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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    15 Bible Verses for Birthdays: Bless Your Loved Ones

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    Bible Verses About Closed Doors and Disappointments

    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.  Today, we’ll start by looking at six Bible verses about closed doors.  Then, we’ll explore our reactions to life’s disappointments. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God…

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    God's Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength

    God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength

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    How to Overcome Worry Biblically: 7 Insights

    December 26, 2018
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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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    One Word to Help You Navigate Holiday Sadness

    November 20, 2019

    Cast All Your Burdens on God: 4 Practical Ways

    January 25, 2023

    15 Bible Verses for a Struggling Marriage

    November 16, 2025
  • Purposeful Living

    9 Bible Verses About Feeling Unappreciated

    October 5, 2022 /

    I recently went for a walk with a friend who confessed to Angry Cleaning.  At the heart of the matter, she was angry because she felt unseen and unappreciated.  Today, we’ll explore 9 Bible verses about feeling unappreciated. Most of us face times when our work feels unseen, and others are not grateful. When these times come, we can remind ourselves that we are working for Christ, and he sees us. Let’s look at these Bible verses about feeling unappreciated.  Then, we’ll return to the conversation about Angry Cleaning. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you find validation in…

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    Bible Verses About God’s Plan for Us: 15 Scriptures

    March 21, 2018

    10 Prayers for Direction and Clarity

    February 12, 2025

    7 Prayers for Joy and Peace No Matter What You’re Facing

    May 28, 2025
  • 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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    God Has a Plan for You—Even When He Seems Silent

    April 15, 2020

    8 Hope-Filled Bible Verses About the Storms of Life

    September 14, 2022

    Please Help Me, God! I Need You!

    February 17, 2021
  • Overcoming Trials

    8 Prayers for Bad Thoughts & Moods: Shift Your Focus

    March 16, 2022 /

    Spring rain falls warm and soft against my skin.  I lift my hooded face to the grey sky as it spits the cleansing rain, and I have an honest moment about my life.  Lately, I’ve been in a perpetual bad mood for no reason I can identify.  As I continue walking, the walk becomes a prayer, and I spend my time praying prayers for bad thoughts and attitudes. When I return to the house, I feel cleansed, as if God has washed something away. Today, we’ll explore eight prayers for bad thoughts and attitudes.  Then, I’ll share a list of questions to ask when you’re in a bad mood for…

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    10 Empowering Prayers for Strength and Wisdom

    September 5, 2018

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    February 25, 2026

    The Warrior’s Prayer & 8 Ways to Put on the Armor of God

    March 11, 2026
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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!

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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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  • Old Testament Stories With Modern-Day Applications
  • The Old Testament Books in Order (and a New Blog Series)
  • Consequences of Bitterness in the Bible: Finding Freedom
  • 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
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  • How to Find Freedom From Your Secret Sins
  • How to Stop Worrying and Trust God in Tough Times
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