You know, life has a way of throwing us all into some seriously interesting chapters. We go through rough patches, we deal with divorces, we step into the wild world of co-parenting and step-parenting, and we figure out how to blend families like we’re mixing a complicated recipe with half the directions missing. Add in the daily juggle of being grateful for the jobs we have and navigating the whole digital parenting maze, and, well… it’s a lot. And let’s be honest — a whole lot of us have walked through divorce or are smack in the middle of it.…
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Gratitude Thank You for the mercies that keep showing up before I’m even awake enough to notice them. Tune my heart to recognize the good woven into this day. Help me move with a spirit that remembers I’m not owed anything yet given so much. Let gratitude shape my thoughts, words, and work. Scripture “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) If you’re seeking more Encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to carry with you throughout…
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“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Everyone reads this and thinks, “Yep, people need to watch what they say to ME.” Meanwhile, we’re out here talking to ourselves like we’re the villain in our own story. We say stuff like: Then we’re confused when our spirit feels like it got hit by a truck. Let’s be honest: Half the battles we fight are because we keep speaking death over our own day before it even starts. Your words don’t just hit the air, they hit you. They shape your attitude, your hope, your confidence, and your…
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Facing Pressure Fortify my resolve when doubts start swaggering in. Give me the grit to take the next step even when it looks steep. Keep my heart bold and steady in the face of pressure. Let courage rise above every excuse trying to hold me back. Scripture “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 (NIV) If you’re seeking more Encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to carry with you…
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Some Days Life Hits Hard Let’s be real… some days life hits so hard you start Googling “How to disappear but still pay bills.” I mean… whew. If struggle had a VIP list, half of us would have lifetime memberships. And listen, when I was writing my book… I was THIS CLOSE to throwing the whole laptop across the room many times. I literally sat there thinking: “Why am I doing this? Who told me I had the audacity to write a book? Who’s even going to read it? Or even care.” But every time I tried to quit, God…
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Isaiah 43:19 Isaiah 43:19 says God is doing a new thing… and honestly? Some of us are so stressed, tired, and over life’s shenanigans that if God put the “new thing” in a neon sign, we’d still be like: “Is this for me? Are You sure? Because my life looks like the clearance rack right now.” Let’s be real, waiting on God can have you checking your spiritual tracking number like: “Uh… hello? My blessing was supposed to be here last Tuesday.” But God doesn’t rush just because we’re impatient, dramatic, or threatening to quit every other week. When I…
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Wandering Guide my steps where I’m prone to wander. Give clarity where my judgment gets foggy. Keep my heart attentive to Your nudges. Lead me down the path that aligns with Your wisdom. Scripture “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV) If you’re seeking more Encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to carry with you throughout the day.
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Unrest Settle the unrest I keep carrying around. Let your calm take the edge off my racing thoughts. Steady my breathing and quiet the inner storms. Fill this day with a peace that doesn’t waver. Scripture “Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27 (NIV) If you’re seeking more Encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to carry with you throughout the day.
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Shine a Light Lift my spirit where it’s sagging at the seams. Shine a little light into the corners I keep forgetting about. Let hope edge out every shadow trying to linger. Set my outlook toward what can grow, not what can’t. Scripture “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 (NIV) If you’re seeking more Encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to…
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The Sin We Love to Ignore … BUT JESUS WOULD’VE DRAGGED US FOR IT We’ll call out lying in a heartbeat. Stealing? We’ll act like it just made the front page of Christian TMZ. Adultery? Whole committees form. Gossip? Everybody suddenly becomes a prophet. But the one thing Jesus talked about more than ALL of that? The sin most Christians won’t even blink at? Worry. Yep. The “acceptable” sin — the one we treat like it’s a spiritual emotional support animal. Jesus said it plain: (And He wasn’t dropping Pinterest suggestions — He meant that.) But we dress it up,…