Stacey Pardoe

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  • Overcoming Trials

    When the Walls Are Closing in: 5 Suggestions

    February 15, 2017 /

    There’s a pileated woodpecker pounding at the bird feeder, and Caleb stands entranced at the window.  The vibrance of autumn is a distant memory, and there are long, dark weeks until the first signs of spring.  As I watch Caleb by the window, I admit it to myself: The walls are closing in, and I’ve discovered no helpful escape route just yet. What do you do when you’re in the middle of a long, dark season and can see no way out?  Today, I’ll invite you into my journey with this.  We’ll also explore some practical suggestions for when it feels like the walls are closing in.  Be sure to…

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    What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Empty: 5 Steps

    January 21, 2017 /

    Are you struggling with what to do when you feel spiritually empty? Most of us face times of spiritual dryness.  The disciplines that once helped us feel connected to God stop working.  Instead of feeling life-giving, they begin to feel empty and dry. Today, we’ll talk about what to do when you feel spiritually empty.  I invite you to join me as I gaze out the window feeling apathetic and disconnected from God on a cold winter morning. What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Empty The golden abundance of autumn has been swallowed by the monochrome grey of winter now. As I gaze into the ashen landscape, I wrestle…

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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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My Books

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.

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