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“For the Lord is good.”  This past week John and I sat on our outdoor swing and talked about how good God has been to us over the years.  Our conversation led me to ponder the first five words of Psalm 100:5, “For the Lord is good”; and in those contemplative moments,...

We're excited to have Brittney Basalious share devotional thoughts with us this week! Learn more about her on the contributors page. As I meditated on what The Lord has for me this week, I sought Him, and I believe He spoke to me saying, "Remember your Ebenezer...

It's a pleasure to hear from Rebekah Hawk this week! You can stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. “But I just want you to read it to me right now!” Her puppy dog eyes and mournful whine reproached me. Exasperated, I explained to my six-year-old that...

It's wonderful to hear from Pamela Polanco this week! Feel free to stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. It’s a shared reality that trials are an unavoidable part of life, touching both believers and non-believers alike. Yet, for those who follow...

“I love you and am glad you are mine.”  I’m telling you . . . after 26 years of marriage, my heart still leaps when John says those words to me, and a smile effortlessly emerges.  Immediately, I desire to seize the opportunity to share the same...

Delaney Johnston is sharing devotional thoughts with us today! You can stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. So often, “spiritual deserts” can appear endless. As pressures begin to mount and zeal begins to dimmer, our desire for God (and His Word) can...

It's exciting to have devotional thoughts from Elisabeth Buono this week! You may learn more about her on the contributors page. “Dead people don’t have potential.” These words are written in my Bible in Ephesians 2:1, spoken in a Bible study or sermon I once heard....

What a blessing it is to hear from Jennifer Epperson today! You can learn a bit about her on our contributors page. Recently, while reading through a book I haven’t read in several years, I found a picture tucked in between the pages. I have no idea why that picture...

It's a pleasure to hear from Vicki Weimer this week! Be certain to drop by the contributors page to learn more about her. Seeing the volcanic eruption light up the night from the living room window, I bellowed to my adult son, “Let's drive up to the church and get as...

Brittney Basalious is sharing devotional thoughts with us this week! Learn more about her on our contributors page. The Bible continually speaks of God’s law. We know God’s most popular list of rules, as most of society calls them, but are truly the Ten Commandments....

This week Rebekah Hawk brings us our devotional thoughts. You can learn more about her on the contributors page. It seems incredible to me that two years ago, I was fasting and praying for the child I hold today. One year ago, about this time, I found out I was...

It's a pleasure to have devotional thoughts from Pamela Polanco this week! If you'd like to learn more about her, just stop by the contributors page. I recently found myself sitting at the beach, surrounded by beautiful, clean sand. This particular place is one of our...

Ever had a day when your mind was riddled with random toxic thoughts - thoughts that emotionally exhaust you and rob you of joy and peace?  I think we’ve all had days where we sadly remain bogged down by destructive thoughts rather than be encouraged and...

Delaney Johnston is sharing devotional thoughts with us this week! You can learn more about her on the contribuors page. Have you ever over-filled something before?  Maybe you tried stuffing too many clothes into your laundry bag, or perhaps you attempted to fill...

It's a pleasure to read devotional thoughts from Elisabeth Buono this week! Feel free to stop by the contributors page to learn a bit about her. A couple years ago, I spent some time in a live-in residential treatment center in which our good Savior radically changed...

It's a pleasure to hear from Jennifer Epperson this week! You can learn more about her on the contributors page. In Deuteronomy 33, Moses blesses the children of Israel before his imminent death. He lists a variety of blessings for the tribe of Asher.  “Let Asher...

We're thrilled to hear from Jennifer Epperson this week! Stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. As a homeschooling mother of three—one of whom is a toddler in constant motion—my thoughts are often jumbled, interrupted, or incomplete. Chores are left...

Our culture certainly encourages “speak your mind,” leading people to make statements such as “I had to say something,” “I had no choice,” “I had to speak up for myself,”  “People need to know how I feel.”   We can easily see the fruits of that...

Our devotional thoughts are coming from Rebekah Hawk this week! If you stop by our contributors page, you can learn a bit about her. “I’m just a little bit sad because Christmas is over,” my nine-year-old son mourned.  “Aww, I hear you. What was everyone’s...

Excited to read devotional thoughts from Pamela Polanco this week! Be sure to stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. In reading Lamentations recently, I was captivated by the verses preceding the well-known words of hope and mercy. In a state of...

It's a pleasure to hear devotional thoughts from Pamela Polanco this week! You can learn a bit about her on our contributors page. A few Christmases ago, my husband and I were in NYC. I am not a fan of the city, but I must admit it is breathtaking during the Holidays....

New mercies.  I remember a particularly challenging week for me several years ago.  Every day I awoke, I met with a new set of challenging circumstances and pressures.  Honestly, I was getting worn out, feeling winded at the end of every...

Looking forward to hearing devotional thoughts from Delaney Johnston this week! You can learn more about her on our contributors page. Trust.  The Oxford Dictionary defines it as both a noun and a verb—as a “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength...

Rebekah Hawk is sharing devotional thoughts with us this week! Be sure to stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. I remember very vividly when I began to embrace my gender. Until I read Caddie Woodlawn, I thought my lot in life was pretty unfair—it...

We're excited to have devotional thoughts from Jennifer Epperson this week! You can learn a bit about her on our contributors page. About five years ago, I was having a conversation with someone about how hard it is to see Christian young people pursue relationships...

Erica Botha is sharing our devotional thoughts this week! If you don't know her, take a moment and stop by the contributors page. I sat down to read my devotions one morning, and it was Hebrews 11.  I thought, “Ok great, the Hall of Fame of Faith.  I know most of the...

  “Emma, where’s your smile?”  A toddler at the time, Emma was in her bedroom with us playing and was simply in a foul mood.  To help get her out of her funk, John inquired, “Emma, where’s your smile?” He then encouraged her to go find her smile, “Maybe it’s in...

It's great to read devotional thoughts from Erica Botha this week! If you'd like to learn a bit more about her, just stop by the contributors page. Psalm 23 is often quoted and especially at funerals.  This year at junior camp Psalm 23 verse 3a came to mind, “He...

It's great to hear devotional thoughts from Pamela Polanco this week! Stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. Growing up under the influence of atheism, it took me some time to trust in Christ after attending church. I heard many people’s testimonies of...

We get to hear devotional thoughts from Delaney Johnston this week! You can learn more about her on the contributors page. Galatians 1:24 is one of those verses that never fails to prick my heart—no matter how many times I’ve read through it.  By way of context,...

“Are you trusting, or are you trying?”  When my husband was a young boy, his dad called him into the house and asked him this question, a question meant to help him gain perspective.  Over the years, that question has been repeated in our home,...

Rebekah Hawk joins us this week to share devotional thoughts! Feel free to stop by the contributors page to learn a bit more about her. Sunday, I had a frank discussion with my son over his behavior during the singing portion of our Sunday morning worship service. I...

It's a pleasure to hear devotional thoughts from Jennifer Epperson this week! Be sure to stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. Quite often we can find ourselves at a loss for words. We don’t know what to say to a friend grieving over the loss of a...

This week we're thrilled to hear from Brittney Basalious! You can learn more about her on the contributors page. Have you ever experienced your heart beating out of your chest, overwhelming unction to share the gospel or something very specific with a total stranger?...

But God.  This past year our church had a wonderful praise service, and as I listened to several of the testimonies, I heard these two words, two words perfectly chosen to remind us of God’s working in the midst of challenges.   I think we have all...

How wonderful to have devotional thoughts from Vicki Weimer this week! Want to learn more about her? Just stop by the contributors page! “No, Sarah! Don’t do it!” “Stop, Abraham!” My heart cries out every time I read the Genesis account of Hagar, but the story never...

This week we get to hear from Erica Botha! Take a moment and learn more about her on the contributors page. When standing by the ocean during a recent beach trip with my husband, the term vast came to mind as the only word to describe the magnitude of the ocean.  We...

Jennifer Bousquet is sharing our devotional thoughts this week! Be sure to stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. What comes to mind when you hear the word toxic? Maybe it’s a barrel of radioactive industrial waste or the noxious fumes from chemical...

This week Elisabeth Edmonds is sharing devotional thoughts. If you'd like, you can learn more about her on the contributors page. Probably most of y’all have read this verse many times, memorized it, and been reminded of it during difficult times. But it’s easy for...

John and I used to quote this verse to our girls when they were little - little and afraid of the big dog, little and afraid of the dark.  Whether it were driving down the road, in our prayer time, or sitting beside their bed at nighttime, we used this verse...

It's a pleasure to have Brittney Basalious share devotional thoughts with us this week! Please stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. As I was praying to The Lord, in my spirit I heard, “Confidence.” I know that’s the thing I struggle with...

We're thrilled to hear from Vicki Weimer this week! You can learn a bit about her by stopping by the contributors page. When a new missionary family recently joined our ministry, I got a great gift in their little three-year-old. My new church buddy follows me...

It's great to hear from Pamela Polanco this week! You can always stop by the contributors page if you want to learn more about her. Have you ever felt like those who are apart from God seem to be thriving?  Let’s take a moment to evaluate our perspective:...

We hear a lot about health and wellness in our culture, don’t we?  Don’t get me wrong - I am all for clean eating and being physically active; however, do we pay as much attention to and invest as much time in our spiritual wellness - our thought...

Elisabeth Edmonds is sharing our devotional thoughts this week. Don't know her? If not, you can stop by the contributors page to get to know her a bit. Some days it’s hard to get up. It’s hard to want to face the day. It’s overwhelming to do what lies before.   Some...

Rebekah Hawk's sharing devotional thoughts with us this week? Take a moment and stop by the contributors page to learn a bit about her. As I was scrolling social media, I noticed a post with the caption “Why do marriages fail?” I was intrigued not only by the question...

Great to hear from Jennifer Epperson this week! Take a moment and stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. Paul writes this epistle to the faithful Christians in Colosse. In Colossians 1, he informs these saints that he thanks God for their faith in...

“I will do that later”  . . . “I will start that next week” . . . “I’ve got plenty of time.”   Ever uttered those statements?   Time is something we frequently presume to have at our disposal but truly have no ultimate control...

Brittney Basalious is sharing devotional thoughts with us today. If you stop by the contributors page, you can learn more about her. Last night, my daughter Melody and I went for a walk to the park. As I was strolling her down the road, I thought, “Wow, the view looks...

It's exciting to hear Cindee's devotional thoughts this week! Don't know her? Stop by the contributors page and learn a bit more about her. I always feel like I’m on a walk.  Sometimes the journey is in a big, overwhelming valley, and sometimes it is a fun, restful...

It's wonderful to hear from Jennifer Epperson this week! If you've not done so, stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. To “bless the LORD” is to praise Him. In Psalm 103, David reminds himself to praise God with his whole being for all that He has...

Ready for some wonderful devotional thoughts today? Delaney Johnston is with us this week with what God laid on her heart. She's on the contributors page if you'd like to learn more about her. So often, “spiritual deserts” can appear endless. As pressures begin to...

All in.  I absolutely love the energy behind those words!  I tend to be a “go big or go home” kind of girl, so these words resonate with me.   Before a sports game - all in!  Before a church outreach - all...

It's exciting to hear from Pamela Polanco this week! Enjoy her devotional post and stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. Growing up in the Dominican, I remember once wondering where the island was located and how it looked on the map. I knew little...

Devotional thoughts from Kimberly Grainger this week! She's not new to the blog, but if you've not stopped by the contributors page already to learn more about her, you can do so today! Our three sons are "motorheads."   So is our model-gorgeous DIL (interestingly,...

Kimberly Grainger is with us this week and sharing wonderful devotional thoughts! Don't know her? Just stop by the contributors page and check her out! For years, Minnesota winters gave us profound appreciation for spring. Snow eventually surrendered, and spring...

Who doesn’t love to have friends?  What a wonderful gift from God! He certainly delights in fellowshipping with us, but He also desires for us to fellowship with others. Chatting at church, going out for coffee, talking about hobbies, connecting through...

This week we get to hear from Brittney Basalious. Be sure to stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. After reading these verses, I knew I wasn’t ok. These verses were terrifying for me. Once I learned Who God was, and that He can’t lie, I accepted that...

It's a pleasure to hear from Vicki Weimer this week. Be sure to take a moment and get to know her a bit more on the contributors page. To find the time, we look at a clock. To know the season, we look at a calendar. Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “To every thing...

It's wonderful to hear from Jennifer Epperson this week! If you've not stopped by the contributers page to learn more about her, you can do that today! Before our third daughter’s birth, my husband and I had already decided that she would be our last child. A...

Ready for a thought-provoking devotional post? Well, Delaney Johnston gives us just that this week - check her out on the contributors page. As evidence of his humble trust, the psalmist penned these words during what, ironically, is often considered one of his...

Being intentional.  Ever caught yourself saying to someone or even thinking to yourself, “I could have done that” or “I should have done that”?  I know I've said both of those statements far too many times.  What does being intentional even mean?  Being intentional...

Pamela Polanco shares devotional thoughts with us this week. You may learn more about her on the contributors page. After reading Psalm 94 recently, I realized that I —unlike the psalmist— sometimes struggle to make sense of my circumstances or the world around me. I...

It's wonderful to hear from Lisa Joyner this week - her first time on the blog! If you don't know her, please stop by the contributors page to learn a bit about her. In February 2012, I was shocked to learn that I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, one...

It's great to hear from Pamela Polanco this week. If you would like to learn more about her, check out the contributors page - you'll be able to learn more about her + all of the other fantastic writers. When my husband and I traveled on deputation, he always looked...

“In every thing give thanks.”  That can certainly seem like a tall order on some days, can’t it?  Give thanks even when we are mistreated?  Cut off in traffic?  Not given the benefit of the doubt? Passed over for a job opportunity?  Misrepresented?  Even then,...

It's wonderful to hear from Jennifer Bousquet this week! If you'd like to learn more about her, check out the contributors page. I woke from a few restless hours of sleep to the sound of my baby crying from the next room.  He needed me. The familiar pit instantly...

Rebekah Hawk is sharing our devotional thoughts this week. If you don't know her, stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. Laws usually remind me of restrictions. I must not drive too fast, I may not keep all the hard-earned money I earn, I am not...

This week we get to hear from a new writer - Jennifer Epperson! You can learn more about her on the contributors page, so take a moment and check her out. As a homeschooling mother of three—one of whom is a toddler in constant motion—my thoughts are often jumbled,...

It's great to hear devotional thoughts from Rebekah Hawk this week! She's a regular on the blog; however, if you've not done so yet, stop by the contributors desk to learn more about her. Having grown up in church, I have so much head knowledge about prayer, but I...

It's exciting to hear from Delaney Johnston this week! If you've not done so already, stop by the contributors page and learn more about her. Have you ever read a verse in the Bible that quite literally made you stop in your tracks?  You know, one of those, “No way....

abide  “to remain, to dwell” . . . As I contemplate what it means to abide in Christ, I find it simply overwhelming that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, desires that I – with all my many failures - abide in Him!  I believe our heart’s desire truly is to abide in Christ,...

It's wonderful to hear from Brittney Basalious this week. If you've not already done so, take a moment and stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. Every day, every hour, every minute, and every single second of our lives is full of purpose. We meet our...

Hello, everyone! Elisabeth Edmonds is sharing devotional thoughts with us right before Christmas Day! She's new to the blog, so be sure to head over to the contributors page to learn more about her. it’s almost Christmas, and a lot of kids all over are probably...

We are privileged to hear from Pamela Polanco this week! Be sure to head over to the contributors page so that you can learn more about her. Oh, sweet Christmastime! I’m certain that we all have a favorite memory around this time of joyfully celebrating the birth of...

Kimberly Grainger joins us today with devotional thoughts. If you've not already done so, head over to the contributors page to learn a bit more about her. Typically, we're into candles and choirs, friends and fudge, tinsel and toffee, grandkids and garland. This...

Relevant.  This word often drives our thinking, leading us to seek devotional books, podcasts, blogs, and conversations that address our current needs and satisfy the longing in our hearts.  Now, don’t get me wrong.  I’m not against devotional...

This week Kelly Lawson is sharing our devotional thoughts. Be sure to stop by the contributors page to learn more about her. I've been teaching stories from the life of Abraham to my elementary students the last two months. I find that studying to teach Bible stories...

Isn’t it wonderful to have friends?  You know – those that we can share our disappointments, fears, and thoughts with, those that we can go to for advice, those that we grab coffee with and laugh with at the silliest of things.  Godly friendship is...

Delaney Johnston shares devotional thoughts with us today! She's over on the contributors page if you would like to learn more about her. Recently, God has directed me to study through the Psalms. One lesson He has taught me through this study is the literal meaning...

We are privileged to hear from Rebekah Hawk this week! If you would like to know more about her, just check out the contributors page. Confession: I have found myself saying, “I’m praying about ___” –whether it was a big decision we were facing, a request for healing,...

It's a pleasure to hear from Delaney Johston this week! Take a moment and read what the Lord laid on her heart. Want to know a bit more about her? Stop by the contributors page. As evidence of his humble trust, the psalmist penned these words during what, ironically,...

I'm thrilled to share some thoughts with you this week! Our God is so very good! It's refreshing to pause and reflect each week on a biblical truth together. “As the Father hath loved me” . . . The Father’s love for His only Son . . . What thought-provoking words from...

It's a privilege to hear from Pamela Polanco this week! If you want to learn a bit more about her, just stop by the contributor's page. When I was younger, my family visited a book fair. That day, the Dominican president was autographing books for small...

Kimberly Grainger is sharing our devotional thoughts this week! I'm sure you'll be blessed - take a moment and learn more about her on the contributor's page. God's plans often explode our heads. The united armies of Israel, Judah, and Edom asked the prophet Elisha...

It's a pleasure to hear from Rebekah Hawk this week! Take a read - I'm sure you'll enjoy the devotional thoughts. If you want to get to know her a bit more, stop by the contributors page. My little idea that I’d like to share with you today comes from the excellent...

We're privileged to hear from Brittney Basalious today! Head on over to the contributors page to learn more about her. What does it mean to leave your first love? Have you felt overwhelmed, distant, and spiritually dry in your walk with Christ recently? Every prayer,...

Rebekah Hawk is sharing devotional thoughts with us again this week. You can learn more about her on the contributor's page. When I say, “I don’t care what people think of me; I only care what God thinks,” I find myself making a statement of either extreme arrogance...

For as long as I can remember, my parents shared Bible stories with my brother and me about our faithful God.  On many occasions, they would sit us down and tell us how He’d been faithful to our family, making certain that we knew He was a personal God Who cared about...

It's a pleasure to hear from Brittney Basalious this week. She's new to the blog, so be sure to stop by the contributor's page to learn more about her. The story of Hosea is interposed between a prostitute’s relationship with her husband and many lovers. The woman of...

This week we get to hear from Erica Botha. Stop by the contributor's page to learn more about her. At a basketball tournament I attended, a pastor gave a challenge that bears repeating.  He said the message was not his own but rather one he had heard many years before...

We get to hear from Pamela Polanco this week! Learn more about her on the contributor's page if you would like. Have you ever felt trapped in a situation where you are acutely aware of your human fragility? Perhaps it was a medical diagnosis, the loss of a dear one,...

This week we get to hear once again from Kimberly Grainger! If you don't know her, just head over to the contributer's page to snag a few details. So, in the Judges 7 account of Gideon's battle with the Midianites, we know the odds were never in their favor.  Scholars...

Welcome back, everyone!  In my last post, “Knowing Our God:  an Intentional Pursuit,” we began our journey together to intentionally pursue a deeper relationship with our God.   We first studied how we could know Him more through His...

Rebekah Hawk shares our devotional thoughts this week. Some of you may be new to the blog and are not familiar with her. You can learn a bit about her by checking out the contributor's page. This summer, my secular instructor defined ethics as “actions, beliefs, and...

We get to hear from Cindee Bailey this week! She's new to our blog, so make certain to stop by the contributor's page and learn more about her. I was sitting in a hospital room watching my mom drift from me.  It was a very long journey, and I struggled...

Monday.  So, I know a lot of people don’t love Mondays, but I actually anticipate them!  Crazy, right?  Why in the world would someone love Mondays?  Well, I love them because they offer me the time to hit the refresh button on existing goals + start with fresh energy...

Darla Forrester shares her thoughts in our devotional post today. She's new to the blog, so be sure to check her out on the contributor's page. How’s it going? Has your day been smooth so far or a little bit bumpy? Maybe you’re a little on edge. Guess what? So am I!...

Hello, everyone! We get to hear from Rebekah Hawk this week, one of our regular writers. If you've not already done so, check her out on the contributor's page. “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” Yesterday...

Jenn Bousquet shares our devotional thoughts this week. Don't know her? Take a moment and check her out on the contributor's page. Recently, one of my elderly extended family members had to be moved into a retirement home because she could no longer care for her...